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Social Distancing Guidelines for Restaurant Seating and Retailers
Use outdoor space like a parking lot to help with social distancing and safety. Get zoning and other city code information to use parking lots for outdoor customer seating, services, and to sell merchandise. Use these social distancing guidelines for your outdoor seating, outdoor booths and more.
Updated News article
Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM) updates by Environmental Services
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
Expiration Date Extension Project and Central City 2035 Plan Re-Adoption
The Portland City Council recently adopted two projects that will have impacts on expiration dates and development in the Central City Plan District. Both projects will go into effect on August 10, 2020.
Public notice
Plans Examiner John Cooley Recognized for his Work on a Seismically Retrofitted 111-year-old Building
Plans Examiner Newsletter
Newsletter
BES requests public comment on proposed changes to the Stormwater Management Manual and Title 17.38
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services will accept public comment on proposed revisions to the City’s Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Portland City Code Title 17.38 from 8 a.m. May 18, 2020 through 5 p.m. June 19, 2020.
Updated News article
Disaster Preparedness- Prepare Your Home for an Earthquake
For week three of Building Safety Month 2020, we'll learn about preparing our communities and homes in the event of a disaster. Helpful video details how to prepare your home for an earthquake.
Blog post
Water Safety in Buildings
Week two of Building Safety Month 2020 is Water Safety. We've teamed up with the Portland Water Bureau to learn about bacteria growth in still waters. We'll also share some plumbing and water heater maintenance tips.
Blog post
Introduction to Building Codes and Building Permits
During the first week of Building Safety Month 2020 we'll learn about how building codes and permits benefit you.
Blog post
Updated Pedestrian District Boundaries and Classifications Take Effect March 6, 2020
The new pedestrian classifications include changes to Pedestrian District boundaries to align with all designated “Centers” and major Transit Station Areas, as defined by Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
Updated Public notice
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