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No administrative appeals considered during week after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2021
There will not be a Weekly Administrative Appeals meeting during the weeks of November 29 and December 27, 2021.
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PBOT cuts the ribbon on Rivergate Overcrossing
Rivergate Overcrossing is Portland's newest investment in its freight network. The $23 million bridge solves a long-standing traffic bottleneck, making it easier and safer for employees to get to work, truck drivers to deliver their goods and businesses to get their goods into customers' hands.
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New 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code replaces 2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code on Oct. 1
The Oregon Building Codes Division recently adopted the new 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC).
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Washington Park Update
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Washington Park Update
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Washington Park Update
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City Council approves measures to assist businesses in recovery from the pandemic
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.
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City of Portland denies Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy
The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is denying a request from Zenith Energy to issue a Land Use Compatibility Statement necessary for the renewal of its air quality permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Paving work requires nighttime road closure of SW Naito Parkway on Aug. 30 and 31
All traffic on SW Naito Parkway between SW Harrison and SW Jefferson will be detoured between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
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UPDATE: NW Cornell Road closure postponed to Monday, Aug. 30
Traffic will be detoured via NW Skyline Boulevard and West Burnside Street through Spring 2022
Updated Traffic Advisory
Interim Rule Update for Private Right-of-Ways
Learn more about interim changes to the Administrative Rule for Private Rights-of-Ways (Streets, Alleys, Shared Courts, Common Greens and Pedestrian Connections).
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New 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) Takes Effect Oct. 1
The Oregon Building Codes Division adopted the new 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), which took effect April 1. The six-month phase-in period wherein permit applicants have the option to submit for permits using either the current (2017) ORSC or the new (2021) ORSC is coming to an end.
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Traffic Advisory: Southbound SW Capitol Highway detoured at SW Garden Home Road starting Wed., Aug. 18 through November 2022
Work continues on Fixing Our Streets-funded SW Capitol Highway project connecting Multnomah Village and West Portland, prompting detour
Updated Traffic Advisory
A smoother street is coming to NE Fremont Street from NE 38th to 21st avenues
Paving work begins Monday, Aug. 16 on NE Fremont Street from NE 38th to 21st avenues, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing maintenance paving work. The street repairs will continue through the month of September, each weekday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and possibly weekends.
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PBOT gears up for construction on SE Division from SE 80th to 174th avenues
The Outer Division Safety Project will invest $11M in safety improvements for pedestrians, drivers and people on bikes on one of the most dangerous streets in Portland
Press release
Intersection paving at César E. Chávez and SE Hawthorne boulevards will impact traffic on Wednesday and Thursday
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, construction to impact eastbound and westbound traffic on Hawthorne
Traffic Advisory
Stay updated on enhancements to ProjectDox
Building permit customers can stay informed on updates and new developments in the City's electronic plan review software.
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Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Update
Sewer Connections: Permits Required for Sewer Connection and Repair
Updated Newsletter
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