Services and Resources
66 services and resources found
Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
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Oregon Administrative Rules website. Administrative Rules are created by most agencies and some boards and commissions to implement and interpret their statutory authority (ORS 183.310(9)). Agencies may adopt, amend, repeal or renumber rules, permanently or temporarily(for up to 180 days).
Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) - Contractor License Search
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The CCB regulates Oregon's construction industry. Review a contractor's license using the contractor license search on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) website. Find out if a contractor's license is current. All contractors using the online permits system must have a CCB license.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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DEQ's mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land and water.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Asbestos Information
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For questions regarding asbestos and the rules governing renovation, repairs and removal of asbestos-containing material.
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
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State of Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development website. Planning for thriving communities and protecting Oregon's natural resources legacy.
Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
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Oregon Electrical Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC). This code applies to all nonexempt electrical installations and alterations.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
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For worker safety issues including the use of asbestos or lead-based paint, please contact OSHA.
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
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The Plumbing Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC).
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
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Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC).
Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 197.360
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ORS 197.360 lists the requirements to qualify for an expedited land division review.
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
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The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (Board/OSBAE) was established by the Oregon Legislature in 1919 to protect public health, safety, and welfare through regulating the practice of architecture.
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
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Oregon Structural Specialty Code website. The division works with the Building Codes Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board to adopt the latest editions of the base model codes for the new Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).
OSHA Restrooms and Sanitation Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) requires employers to provide all workers with sanitary and immediately-available toilet facilities (restrooms). Read more about OSHA requirements for portable restrooms.
Portland Zoning Maps
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Search for an address in the zoning map. Read about base zones, historic and conservation districts. Learn about natural resource management plans. Find information about overlay zones and plan districts in the City of Portland.
An innovative program created in collaboration with our customers. Work with a project manager throughout every step of your large commercial project. Get help with large and complex commercial projects and multi-million dollar development projects. Start working with your process manager now.
Learn more about large commercial permits eligible for process management. For projects valued at $10 million or more, work with a process manager. Find out if your large commercial project is right for process management and get started working with a Development Services Process Manager today.
Learn more about the phases of process management and major projects. From schematic design and design development to organizing construction documents and navigating inspections, process management can help with large projects. Work with a process manager on your complex commercial project.
Radio Frequency (RF) Facilities Located in the Right-of-Way
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Information and applications for RF facilities located in the right-of-way or other City-owned land.
Rent Right: A Guidebook for Landlords and Tenants
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Tips and information for landlords and renters about how to maintain rental units and homes. From the Multnomah County Healthy Homes Coalition
This is a fee-based service that's usually used to do searches as part of real estate transactions. For one time or infrequent searches, we recommend contacting a title company to perform the search for you.
Request fire flow information
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Some development permits require water flow and pressure information. Start here to request that information from the Portland Water Bureau.
Search for Active Land Use Review Cases
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Look up land use review cases by case type, neighborhood, historic and conservation district and date range. Portland Maps has information about active land use review cases online.
Search for Commercial Construction Permits on PortlandMaps
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Search Development Services maps for commercial construction permits. Find current permits, permits in review and more using an online map of Portland.
Search for Commercial Demolition Permits on Portland Maps
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Look up demo permits online on Portland Maps. Interactive map with commercial demolition information from 2005 to the present. Includes the number of commercial demolition permits issued with links to information about the individual permit. Find current permits, permits in review and more.
Search for Completed Land Use Review Cases
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Review completed land use applications, including land use reviews, pre-application conferences, early assistance appointments and public registry files with GovQA. You must have the land use case number and create a GovQA account to find completed land use review cases online.
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