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Public Comment on Relocation Rules
The Portland Housing Bureau is releasing a second draft of technical changes to the Mandatory Relocation Assistance Exemption Eligibility and Approval Process administrative rules for public comment. Written comments or testimony must be received by November 8, 2019.
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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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Notice of Public Hearing: New Administrative Rule: Title 29 – Property Maintenance
The Administrative Rule provides guidance on implementing Title 29 of the Portland City Code (PCC), which governs property maintenance regulations related to minimum property maintenance standards within the City of Portland.
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Public Comment is Requested on Proposed 2020 Source Control Manual and Changes to Administrative Rule ENB-4.15
Environmental Services is updating the City's Source Control Manual (SCM) and Administrative Rule ENB-4.15. The SCM provides structural, treatment, and operational requirements to prevent pollution of soil, groundwater, and surface waters. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
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Expiration Date Extension Project and Central City 2035 Plan Re-Adoption
The Portland City Council recently adopted two projects that will have impacts on expiration dates and development in the Central City Plan District. Both projects will go into effect on August 10, 2020.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Portland Water Bureau to Begin Annual Groundwater Maintenance Run
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Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting July 8
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Tier 1 Environmental Review
PHB will be submitting a Tier 1 Environmental Review to HUD on July 7, 2020. The Review is available here, and the comment period is open until July 6, 2020.
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Public Comment is Requested on Proposed Rules Governing System Development Charges
Environmental Services is proposing an update to Administrative Rules ENB-4.05 that govern sewer and stormwater system development charges (SDCs). This update seeks to create clarity and consistency for staff and the community through an updated SDC methodology and removal of obsolete information.
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May 1, 2020: Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
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Development Services Fee Change Update
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Development Services had intended to propose fee changes taking effect July 1, 2020. However, due to COVID-19 and its impact on the local economy, we have decided not to pursue fee changes at this time. The changes will be delayed until further notice.
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April 3, 2020: Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
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Building Code Appeals
We want you to be aware of the building (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and floating structures) code appeal process.
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