News
Field Issuance Remodel program adapts to meet growing demand for efficient permitting and review of residential projects
The Field Issuance Remodel program offers residential remodeling contractors one point-of-contact to streamline the permitting and inspection process. BDS staff innovated to add more contractors without expanding staffing.
News article
Notice of Issuance of Draft Permanent Administrative Rules for Inclusionary Housing
Written comments or testimony must be received by 5:00 pm on February 25, 2021 and must include a first and last name to be considered. Register for the virtual public hearing on February 25, 2021 or see other ways to submit your testimony.
Public notice
Updated Policies on Permit Extensions, Abandonment and Expiration, and Reactivation Requests and New Online Requests
The program guide for policies on when permits may be extended, when they are abandoned or expire, and when they may be reactivated after expiration has been updated.
Updated Public notice
Portland City Council adopts updates to city’s tree code, strengthening tree preservation
A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.
Updated News article
UPDATED Traffic Advisory: New date! Flanders Crossing bridge installation scheduled for Jan. 22-25
Bridge installation will require a full closure of a segment of I-405 between Highway 26 and the Fremont Bridge
Updated News article
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