News
Residential Permit Night Temporary Suspension
Residential Permit Night is being temporarily suspended due to the implementation of our new web-based plan review software that is placing additional demands on our staff.
Updated Public notice
All Permits Must Meet Requirements of Adopted 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Starting January 1, 2020
The City of Portland will be adopting the new Oregon statewide building code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2019 with an effective starting date of October 1, 2019.
Updated Newsletter
Neighborhood Contact – New Online Tools
Portland’s Neighborhood Contact requirements provide an opportunity for those who live, work or otherwise pass by a development site to learn about a project before the owner submits for permits or applies for a land use review.
Updated News article
New Appeal Submittal Deadlines
What’s happening with Building, Electrical, Floating Structures, Mechanical and Plumbing Appeals? The Submittal Deadlines have changed!
Updated Newsletter
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates
Read news from Planning and Sustainability about the deconstruction ordinance, expanding opportunities for affordable housing, the River Plan/South Reach and DOZA.
Updated Newsletter
New Policy on Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work
Effective Monday, December 2, 2019 the BDS Business Practice Policy Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work will go into effect.
Updated Newsletter
32nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair
Development Services will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Fix-It Fair on Nov. 23, 2019.
Updated Newsletter
ProjectDox Version Update Occurring Friday, November 8, 2019
The Electronic Plan Review system (ProjectDox) will be unavailable starting at noon on November 8, 2019 for a version update. ProjectDox should be fully functional on Monday, November 11, 2019.
Updated Public notice
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