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Are you interested in guiding the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Join the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Jan. 10.

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Notice of Proposed Amendments to Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Enforcement Administrative Rule

The purpose of this rule is to establish a citation-based enforcement process for violations of Portland City Code (PCC) 33.207. This rule applies to any property owner engaged in offering or allowing Type A or Type B accessory short-term rentals as defined in PCC 33.207.

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Passionate about Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Join the Historic Landmarks Commission.

The City of Portland seeks an interested person to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Monday, Nov. 25.

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Second set of changes to Portland’s floodplain development went into effect Oct. 1

Learn more about these updates to comply with federal requirements.

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Portland Permitting & Development fees for 2024-25

Learn more about the approved fee changes.

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Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.

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New rules take effect Oct. 1 to improve short-term rentals

These updates better enable the City of Portland to act against short-term rental hosts who violate the City’s rules. They also make the application and reporting processes easier for hosts.

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State building officials bestow top honors on Portland development review professional

Natalie Didion with Portland Permitting & Development named Plans Examiner of the Year

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City of Portland lauds impressive results in erosion control and prevention

Portland Permitting & Development expresses appreciation to customers who, since Feb. 1, achieved 99 percent compliance with the City’s updated erosion control requirements.

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Wanted: Experienced plumbers passionate about safety

The City of Portland seeks an experienced plumber to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, July 28.

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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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Planned outage of ProjectDox for system upgrade and cloud transition

To enhance service efficiency and expand its use, ProjectDox, the digital document management system used for reviewing development permits, will undergo a planned outage from Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. to Sunday, July 21, at 11:59 p.m.

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Two experienced development professionals join the Design Commission

The City of Portland welcomes Sarah Vaz and Thomas Eldridge to provide leadership on urban design and architecture in the city’s design overlay zones where design and neighborhood character are of special concern.

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Lila Pigott Promoted to Interim Division Manager of Digital Services in Portland Permitting & Development

Lila Pigott will be serving as Interim Division Manager of Digital Services of Portland Permitting & Development starting June 20, 2024.

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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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Have a passion for promoting safety in floating buildings? Consider joining the River Community Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons who wish to apply to serve a three-year term on the River Community Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through July 21, 2024.

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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat

Effective May 15, 2024, 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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City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks four qualified people to serve on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, June 2.

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New pre-approved ADU plans now available

Development Services is pleased to offer plans for detached ADUs that meet certain building code requirements. They also support the City’s housing goals and the bureau’s equity goals. Homeowners considering building a detached ADU can use these free plans and save time in the permitting process.

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Statement on Bureau of Development Services letter regarding warehouse development at 12350 NE Sandy

The Bureau of Development Services recently sent a letter recommending a temporary halt to construction activity while an appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals is pending.

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