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Permit Improvement Project

Project
Community and Economic Development
The objective of this project is to improve policies and processes for receiving construction permits citywide.
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Code Alignment Project

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Background on the Permit Improvement Project

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Check Permit Timelines

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Contact

Terri Theisen

Permitting Improvement Strategy Manager
terri.theisen@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-865-6840
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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Permitting & Development

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Connecting to the Sewer

Inspector Jerome Perryman performs an industrial worksite inspection

Fire Permits and Inspections

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Connect to City Infrastructure

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Trees and Development

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Water Development Services

News

Free remote consultations now offered for commercial building permit customers at first review

Portland Permitting & Development is pleased to offer commercial building permit customers the option of scheduling a meeting with a plan reviewer to discuss corrections identified on a checksheet.

News article

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Past Meetings and Hearings

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