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Updated: Public Comments Requested on City's Proposed Rules Governing Private Capping of a Neighbor's Sewer Line
The proposed rules would govern notification requirements applicable to a property owner who wishes to cap a neighbor’s private sewer that crosses the first property owner’s property without a recorded legal easement.
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(Updated) BDS Adopts Interim Residential Demolition Administrative Rule
BDS has adopted an Interim Demolition Administrative Rule, effective February 10, 2020, that revises the inspection requirements for demolitions of structures used for residential purposes with four or fewer dwelling units and any detached accessory structures with a floor area over 200 square feet.
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Update: The City of Portland Completed Successful Migration to Upgraded Permitting Software
Normal Business Hours Resume Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
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Building Official Determination: Congregate Living Facility or Dwelling Unit?
The Bureau of Development Services has a new Building Official Determination that clarifies the difference between a dwelling unit and a congregate living facility in the building code.
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BDS Announces Search for Volunteers to Serve on the Adjustment Committee
The Bureau of Development Services has announced a search for people interested in filling two vacancies on the City of Portland Adjustment Committee.
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City Council Adopts Resolution Directing Future Projects on Title 11, Trees
On Wednesday, January 8, City Council passed a resolution directing BDS, together with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, to complete projects relating to Title 11, Trees.
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Building Official Determination: Accessory Kitchens in Single Family Dwellings
QUESTION: Can a single-family dwelling have more than one kitchen?
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City Council is Seeking Input on a Draft Resolution for Future Projects on Title 11, Trees, regarding Trees in Development Situations
Earlier this year, Development Services proposed an amendment to Title 11, Trees, to extend the sunset date of certain regulations passed in 2016 that strengthened tree preservation requirements (especially preservation of large sized trees) in development situations on private property.
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