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Updates to Floodplain Development Code took effect July 31

Changes approved by the Portland City Council are interim actions to bring Portland into compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures.

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Portland Permitting & Development fees, effective July 1, 2025

Learn more about the fee changes.

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Exceptional design in new buildings highlighted in annual State of City reports

Design Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission reports feature innovative new structures that complement surrounding neighborhoods and revere historic context.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2025

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Notice of Land Use Decision LU 24-004554 RP

Replat Review
8235 N Kerby Ave

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Learn more about best practices for inclusive design and emergency planning

Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, March 6, sponsored by the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board.

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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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Deadline extended: 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, Dec. 2.

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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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Portland Permitting & Development fees for 2024-25

Learn more about the approved fee changes.

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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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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.

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Design, Historic Landmarks commissions highlight exceptional projects and successes in annual reports

Innovative designs and notable achievements in historic preservation were highlighted in State of the City presentations to the City Council on March 13.

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Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing

With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.

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Are you a developer or contractor of large projects or a frequent customer interested in advising Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, Feb. 15.

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Statement on greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings

Today the Bureau of Development Services released a decision approving a greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC.

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Design Commission offers advice to advance innovative affordable housing project on small lot

The Design Commission weighed in and offered early guidance on Nov. 16 on a proposed design for a 32-unit affordable housing development at 3606 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

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Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site

Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.

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Three local design and historic review experts share insights at prominent national conference

The sold-out National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference, held in Portland Oct. 11 to 15, featured sessions highlighting innovative building designs and successes in cultural preservation.

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