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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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Two Portland Bureaus Seeking Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Applications for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) Director positions are being accepted until January 6, 2025.
Press release
Portland Permitting & Development launches
To better coordinate services, the City of Portland combines development review teams from five bureaus to form a unified building permit department.
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City Council gives green light to Portland Permitting & Development, officially creating new bureau
The City's new permitting bureau will officially launch July 1, with changes taking shape over the next 18 months.
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David Kuhnhausen appointed interim director of Development Services
The longtime permitting manager will lead the bureau through the next phases of updates to City’s development review processes.
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Rebecca Esau announces retirement
After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.
News article

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.
Updated Public notice
Encouraging Inclusive Design for All
Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.
Updated Newsletter
Structural Advisory Board Meeting • June 12, 2019
The Structural Advisory Board will meet on June 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. to discuss the appeal for the proposed Atomic Orchard project located at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd.
Updated News article
Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) Happenings
Do you want to make an impact on development in Portland? Read about joining the Development Review Advisory Committee.
Updated Newsletter
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