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Help guide development review in Portland; apply by June 14
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. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 14.
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Statement from Mayor Wheeler and Commissioners Rubio, Ryan, Mapps, and Hardesty on New Impact Reduction Program Protocols
These new protocols reprioritize public health and safety among houseless Portlanders and aim to improve sanitary conditions until we have additional shelter beds and housing available.
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New features now available in Portland’s electronic plan review system
The City of Portland upgraded its ProjectDox platform for electronic review of development plans, providing easier ways for customers to upload documents and respond to comments.
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Statement from Mayor and Commissioners on Federal Climate Goals
Only through broad, multi-jurisdictional partnerships can we face the threat of climate change
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Shelter to Housing Updates
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Response to Building Permit Review audit
Read the response from Commissioner Dan Ryan and the director of the Bureau of Development Services in response to the March 2021 audit on the city’s permitting processes.
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Six Month Reflection: Spring Forward
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Portland City Council creates economic recovery surcharge on overnight stays to help bring back visitors, jobs and spending
Tourism leaders requested the additional 1 percent fee as part of Portland’s Tourism Improvement District. Their industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.
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Third-grader wins logo competition for Portland's Arts Education and Access Fund
New logo represents community benefits of the arts fund, which restored arts education in all of Portland's public elementary schools.
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New applicants sought for Development Review Advisory Committee; deadline is Feb. 26
The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is seeking interested persons to serve in one of seven positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26.
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Commissioner Ryan's Bi-Monthly Blog
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Portland City Council agrees to focus on safety, housing and economy as city faces historic challenges
Shared priorities will shape the Portland City Council’s budget and policy decisions during 2021.
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Field Issuance Remodel program adapts to meet growing demand for efficient permitting and review of residential projects
The Field Issuance Remodel program offers residential remodeling contractors one point-of-contact to streamline the permitting and inspection process. BDS staff innovated to add more contractors without expanding staffing.
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Portland City Council adopts updates to city’s tree code, strengthening tree preservation
A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.
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Apply for building or trade permits anytime through Development Hub PDX
The Bureau of Development Services now offers a faster and easier way to apply for a building or trade permit online through Development Hub PDX.
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My First Three Months
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Fall Supplemental Budget Hearing
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