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News
Portland Permitting & Development proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2025
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat
Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox
Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.
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Help review and advise on building code decisions; apply by April 27
The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.
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Events
River Community Advisory Committee
The River Community Advisory Committee is comprised of six members who represent a variety of interests relating to floating structures. It assists with the development of procedures and administrative guidelines for implementing city code relating to floating structures.
4/28/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
5/1/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
5/5/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - SPECIAL DATE
SPECIAL DATE
Past Meetings and Hearings
Noise Review Board Meeting
4/14/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
4/3/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
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