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News
Natalie Didion named new City of Portland Building Official
She replaces Matt Rozzell, who is leaving on Friday, Feb. 7, to become the building codes administrator for Clackamas County.
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State building codes updated to allow attached, stacked two-family dwellings
Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) adopted a rule allowing attached, stacked two-family dwellings, previously required to be detached. Learn more about requirements and how to apply for a permit.
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City of Portland processes Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy
The State requires the LUCS in order to approve Zenith's Air Permit.
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City to host council work session and listening session on Zenith Energy
Work Session will be held in Council Chambers on January 21 at 9:30 a.m., with listening session to begin at noon.
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Events
2/10/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Noise Review Board Meeting
This volunteer advisory board works to improve neighborhood livability by striking a balance between sound-generating activities related to construction, special events, and other issues, and the desire for livable communities.
Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.
2/20/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Past Meetings and Hearings
Noise Review Board & PIR Subcommittee Joint Work Session
1/16/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
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