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Apply for building or trade permits anytime through Development Hub PDX
The Bureau of Development Services now offers a faster and easier way to apply for a building or trade permit online through Development Hub PDX.
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2020 Editions of Stormwater Management Manual and Source Control Manual Now in Effect
The City of Portland adopted 2020 editions of the Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM). The new editions of the manuals are in effect starting Dec. 14, 2020.
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Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - Winter 2020
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Proposed 2020 Stormwater Management Manual: Schedule Update
Environmental Services held the first council reading for Title 17.38 on Oct. 7 and second council reading on Oct. 14. The 2020 Stormwater Management Manual will be in effect later this fall.
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Procurement Annual Report: Businesses receive $845 million investment from City of Portland
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 report showcases changes, improvements and accomplishments in supporting the community and local economy, with an emphasis on social equity.
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Procurement Annual Report 2019-2020
This is the Annual Report for Procurement Services for the 2020 Fiscal Year, which begins July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Procurement Services established goals for our internal organization, equity in contracting, construction workforce development, and sustainable procurement.
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BDS Adopts Interim Residential Demolition Administrative Rule
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Social Distancing Guidelines for Restaurant Seating and Retailers
Use outdoor space like a parking lot to help with social distancing and safety. Get zoning and other city code information to use parking lots for outdoor customer seating, services, and to sell merchandise. Use these social distancing guidelines for your outdoor seating, outdoor booths and more.
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Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants
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Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM) updates by Environmental Services
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Public testimony invited for Portland City Council consideration of tree code updates Oct. 29
The public is invited to review and provide testimony before the City Council on a package of updates to Portland’s tree code relating to the removal of exemptions from requirements to preserve and plant trees in certain development situations.
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Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Administrative Rule – Chapter 24.55 – Demolitions
The proposed rule makes permanent improvements to the residential demolition inspection process by adding a new inspection to improve compliance, reorganizing the previous rule for clarity, and adding appendices for easier reference.
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City Council Approves Funds for 176 New Affordable Homes in South Waterfront
Project is the Third Portland Project Approved Under Metro Housing Bond
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