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City bureaus work to improve timeliness and efficiency in building permit process

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Earlier this year, Commissioner Dan Ryan appointed a Permitting Improvement Task Force which met three times over two months and was charged with identifying solutions to improving the timeliness and efficiency of the building permit process.
This is a photograph of a new single-family home being built.

Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - June 2021

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City Council approves measures to assist businesses in recovery from the pandemic

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Businesses, entrepreneurs, and providers of affordable housing and services can take advantage of temporary suspensions of some zoning requirements to assist in improvements to their facilities and enable faster economic recovery.
Restaurant owner Deepak Kaul demonstrates changes takeout precautions put in place as a result of COVID-19.

Remote Video Re-inspections protect health, keep residential projects moving during COVID-19

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This service of the Bureau of Development Services provides video re-inspections for corrections on permitted work, saving time and money for customers and the City.
This is a photo of an inspection, being conducted via video over a cellphone, of a newly installed furnace.

City of Portland selects new Chief Procurement Officer to guide public investments, improve equity programs

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Biko Taylor brings expertise from public school districts, commitment to support small businesses

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under current zoning code before July 31, 2021

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Changes to the City of Portland's zoning code will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2021. Learn more about how to submit a permit application if you wish to have the current zoning code apply to your project.

DEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant Applications Open Through 8/31/21

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DEQ grant funds to support compliance with Clean Air Construction are now available. Applications are open through 8/31/20. DEQ has $8 million to award and grants can cover up to 100% of retrofits, 40% of repower and 25% of replacement. The City provides free fleet assessments to qualifying firms.

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees before June 30, 2021

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Beginning July 1, 2021, fees for building permit applications will increase. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

City Council to consider business relief and recovery measures

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An ordinance to address business relief and recovery measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic will come before the Portland City Council on Wednesday, June 16.

Long-awaited SW Capitol Highway project breaks ground on Monday, June 14

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The 18-month-long construction will transform SW Capitol Highway between Garden Home and Taylors Ferry roads into a safer and more resilient roadway.
A rendering of the future SW Capitol Highway, looking northbound at SW Alice Street. Rendering by PBOT.

Gresham Trestle Upgrades Project Update - June 2021

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City Council waives design review for exterior lighting, security gates in some commercial areas

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On March 3, the Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that temporarily makes it easier for businesses to install exterior lighting and security gates at entrances of buildings in design overlay zones. A second ordinance to further help businesses will come to City Council on June 16.

Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural engineering issues

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The Bureau of Development Services seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Monday, June 14.
Two plan reviewers at the Bureau of Development Services review and discuss plans for a new building.

Help guide development review in Portland; apply by June 14

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The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 14.
August 22, 2018: Project Engineer Haley Rothwell of Colas Construction discusses The Beatrice Morrow apartments on NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with Martin Segura III, LEED AP at Carleton Hart Architecture.

Fee changes for the Bureau of Development Services, effective July 1, 2021

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The Bureau of Development Services is implementing fee increases across most of its services, effective July 1, 2021.

New features now available in Portland’s electronic plan review system

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The City of Portland upgraded its ProjectDox platform for electronic review of development plans, providing easier ways for customers to upload documents and respond to comments.
Woman looks at building plans on a computer screen while on the phone.

City Releases Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects

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Up to $80.5 million in capital funding for development teams to create 525-575 new affordable housing units across the city.

Have questions about development permits and zoning? Schedule a free 15-minute virtual appointment with an expert

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A new service offered by the Bureau of Development Services and other permitting bureaus provides free 15-minute virtual appointments with planners, reviewers and permit staff to answer basic questions about development projects.
Got Questions? Schedule a free 15-minute appointment with building permit and zoning experts at portland.gov/bds/15-min.

15- Minute Appointments Replaced Time-Certain Appointments

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This service provides an option for Development Services customers who want to obtain information about development. Interested customers can book a 15-minute appointment with a Development Services employee.

Statement on the latest activities with the Zenith Energy Oil Terminal

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The Bureau of Development Services approved a certificate of occupancy for three railcar access platforms and a Land Use Compatibility Statement for non-fossil fuel infrastructure for Zenith Energy. Learn more about the City of Portland’s commitment to renewable energy and what comes next.

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