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Project guide for changing a commercial space

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Will this project add, remove, or change any fixed structure like a wall, platform, or stage?
Will this project change how the space is used?
This includes using the space for a different purpose, like turning a store into a restaurant.
Will this project include any structural changes?
This includes new framing, removing walls, or cutting into floors.
Will the number of people allowed in the building change?
This means increasing or decreasing the number of people who can safely and legally be in the building at one time.
Will the number of people allowed in the building increase or decrease?
Choose "increase" if more people will be allowed, or "decrease" if fewer people will be allowed.
Will this project be for a restaurant, commercial kitchen, or food-handling space?
This includes any space where food is made, cooked, or served for sale or public use.
Will this project include any electrical work?
This includes adding, moving, or removing things like outlets, lights, or wiring.
Will this project include any plumbing work?
This includes installing, moving, or removing pipes, drains, or fixtures like sinks and toilets.
Will this project include any mechanical work?
This includes work on heating, cooling, or ventilation systems like furnaces, air conditioners, ducts, rooftop units, or walk-in coolers.
Will this project add or change a fire alarm system?
Fire alarm systems include smoke detectors, control panels, pull stations, or other parts that detect or signal fire.
Will this project include tall racks or shelves for storage?
These are tall shelves or racks often used in warehouses or stores.
Will any part of the space be left unfinished or empty?
This means parts of the space won’t be finished or used right away.
Do you need to prune any trees (branch or root) in the right-of-way?
The public right-of-way is shared space next to streets, like sidewalks, planting strips, road shoulders, medians, or alleys.

Disclaimer

This form gives guidance based on your answers. The results are preliminary and are not a permit. The City of Portland may ask for more information at any point in the permitting process. If there is any difference between this form and the City's official publications, the publications control. If you have technical issues or questions about the form, contact us at ppd@portlandoregon.gov.

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Project address:
Property ID: 
Base zone 
Changes to building structure or size:
Change in how space is used:
Occupancy change:
Includes restaurant or food-handling space:
Includes electrical work:
Includes plumbing work:
Includes mechanical work:
Adds or changes fire alarm system:
Includes tall racks or shelves:
Part of space will be left unfinished or empty:
Tree pruning in right-of-way

Address and zoning data provided by PortlandMaps.com  

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Project address:
Property ID: 
Base zone 
Changes to building structure or size:
Change in how space is used:
Occupancy change:
Includes restaurant or food-handling space:
Includes electrical work:
Includes plumbing work:
Includes mechanical work:
Adds or changes fire alarm system:
Includes tall racks or shelves:
Part of space will be left unfinished or empty:
Tree pruning in right-of-way

Address and zoning data provided by PortlandMaps.com  

Edit details

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