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All Permits Must Meet Requirements of Adopted 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Starting January 1, 2020

The City of Portland will be adopting the new Oregon statewide building code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2019 with an effective starting date of October 1, 2019.

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New Appeal Submittal Deadlines

What’s happening with Building, Electrical, Floating Structures, Mechanical and Plumbing Appeals? The Submittal Deadlines have changed!

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates

Read news from Planning and Sustainability about the deconstruction ordinance, expanding opportunities for affordable housing, the River Plan/South Reach and DOZA.

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New Policy on Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work

Effective Monday, December 2, 2019 the BDS Business Practice Policy Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work will go into effect.

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32nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair

Development Services will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Fix-It Fair on Nov. 23, 2019.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2019

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City Council passes URM Placarding Ordinance

On October 10, 2018, City Council passed an ordinance that requires owners of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings to place placards on their buildings.

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Neighborhood Contact Code Project

The intent of the Neighborhood Contact requirement is to provide an informal sharing opportunity between the applicant or representative of a development proposal and the people who live, work and pass by the site on a regular basis - to better allow neighbors to give constructive feedback.

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Bureau of Environmental Services Update: Changes to Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Manuals

Read news from the Bureau of Environmental Services about the Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manuals.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about the Residential Infill Project, HB2001 & SB534, the proposed amendment to increase deconstruction projects, the connected communities along division transit report, and the review of ezones in North Portland.

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Portland Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry Update

On October 1, 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will implement an updated set of the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists.

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Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures

During the rainy season, between October 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2019

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 2019

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Encouraging Inclusive Design for All

Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.

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Finding a Solution: Updates to Development Services' Path of Escalation

Feeling stuck? Need help getting answers about requirements for your project? As you may or may not know, there are many different regulations, requirements, policies or processes that can conflict depending on the type and complexity of a development project. Get help.

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Development Services Fee Update

The Bureau of Development Services collects fees to fund service provisions, including inspections, plan review, permit issuance, land use review, enforcement, and other bureau functions. This page reflects 2019 changes.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about building design, ezones in SW Portland, faith and community organizations, and the Residential Infill Project.

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ePlans, a New Online Portal, and Mobile Apps are on the way

Learn about how plans will be submitted online through ePlans, as well as other projects coming out of the POPS program.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

Read news from BPS about 82nd Ave improvements, Planning & Sustainability Commission membership, neighborhood notification improvements, Residential Infill Project, and proposed historic resource code amendments.

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