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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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Commissioner Nick Fish passes away
Our thoughts and condolences are with Commissioner Fish's family and friends.
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Portland Parks Board statement on Commissioner Fish's passing
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Older buildings associated with Portland’s Black experience recognized for their historical significance
Documentation of African American historic resources available for public review; comments on documents welcome until late February 2020.
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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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A Look Back: Changing the landscape of accessibility in East Portland
A Look Back: Changing the landscape of accessibility in East Portland
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A Look Back: Changing the landscape of accessibility in East Portland
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City Council adopts the Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Amendments ordinance
City Council voted to adopt the Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Amendments ordinance on December 18, 2019.
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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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A Look Back: Fixing Our Streets fixes SW Main Street, a gateway to downtown Portland
Transforming a street for the 21st Century
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