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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about the Residential Infill Project, HB2001 & SB534, the proposed amendment to increase deconstruction projects, the connected communities along division transit report, and the review of ezones in North Portland.
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Portland Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry Update
On October 1, 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will implement an updated set of the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists.
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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures
During the rainy season, between October 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.
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Encouraging Inclusive Design for All
Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.
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Finding a Solution: Updates to Development Services' Path of Escalation
Feeling stuck? Need help getting answers about requirements for your project? As you may or may not know, there are many different regulations, requirements, policies or processes that can conflict depending on the type and complexity of a development project. Get help.
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Development Services Fee Update
The Bureau of Development Services collects fees to fund service provisions, including inspections, plan review, permit issuance, land use review, enforcement, and other bureau functions. This page reflects 2019 changes.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about building design, ezones in SW Portland, faith and community organizations, and the Residential Infill Project.
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ePlans, a New Online Portal, and Mobile Apps are on the way
Learn about how plans will be submitted online through ePlans, as well as other projects coming out of the POPS program.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about 82nd Ave improvements, Planning & Sustainability Commission membership, neighborhood notification improvements, Residential Infill Project, and proposed historic resource code amendments.
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Portland Online Permitting System Update: PDX ePlans
Development Services and Technology Services are making progress together on POPS, a program that is moving the City’s paper-based development review process to a more streamlined and efficient online digital system.
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
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Design Commission presents State of the City to City Council
Design Commission Chair Julie Livingston presented the Commission’s annual State of the City report to Portland City Council on October 17, 2018. Five representatives of the development industry testified on behalf of the Commission.
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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures
During the rainy season, between Oct. 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.
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POPS Customer Advisory Committee Reconvenes
The Bureau of Development Services staff has been working to implement the Portland Online Permitting System (POPS), a program that will move the City’s paper-based development review process to a more streamlined and efficient online digital system.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about DOZA, Comp Plan, multi-dwelling zones, neighborhood contact code requirements, residential infill, Willamette River, Equitable Housing Strategy and the bike parking code.
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Lunch & Learn - Basics of Erosion and Sediment Control in Residential Development - Oct. 19, 2018
On Oct. 19, Development Services hosted a Lunch & Learn on the basics of erosion and sediment control in residential development.
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Lunch & Learn - Zoning Code Updates in the Central City - Development along the Willamette River Central Reach
Thursday, June 21, 2018 | FREE - Noon - 1 p.m. | Bureau of Development Services Room 2500 C (2nd Floor) 1900 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR. 97201
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POPS Update About the Master Address Repository Integration With TRACS
We're excited to share an update about the Master Address Repository (MAR) integration with TRACS; this integration streamlines the process needed to create addresses.
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BPS Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Central City 2035, Better Housing by Design, DOZA and a long range plan for the South Reach of the Willamette.
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