Services and Resources

156 services and resources found
For questions regarding asbestos and the rules governing renovation, repairs and removal of asbestos-containing material.
State of Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development website. Planning for thriving communities and protecting Oregon's natural resources legacy.
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.
Some review types (Type I and Ix) can only be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) at the state level. For more information, please visit the LUBA website or call them at 503-373-1265.
For worker safety issues including the use of asbestos or lead-based paint, please contact OSHA.
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) 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).
ORS 197.360 lists the requirements to qualify for an expedited land division review.
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 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).
City of Portland original art mural permit information and application.
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.
Urban Forestry is responsible for reviewing Street, City, and Heritage trees. Urban Forestry reviews are conducted any time a project is valued at $25K or greater and any time a Street, City , or Heritage tree may be impacted or removed by the development.
Please fill out this survey to help us understand your access needs during this project.

This survey is intended for neighbors who live in the Penridge Water Main Replacement project area.
Apply for a permit refund online. Request a refund for a permit purchased from the City of Portland. If you bought a building permit and no longer need it, apply for a refund. Get all permit refund instructions online. Find out how much you might get from a permit refund.
Apply for a personal wireless service facilities permit. Get all application forms. Find out how to complete your radio frequency (RF) application. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.
Apply for a commercial plumbing permit and get a commercial plumbing inspection. Get all forms like the commercial plumbing permit application. Includes information about trade permit extension requests and trade permit reactivation requests. Condo owners doing plumbing work can also start here.
Apply for a residential plumbing permit and schedule a plumbing inspection for a 1 - 2 family home. Get all required forms for a residential plumbing permit including the plumbing permit application. Includes information about trade permit extension requests and trade permit reactivation requests.

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.
You need a pre-application conference for all Type III and IV land use reviews before submitting an application. Learn more about pre-application conferences and find out if you need one for your development project.
Get a pre-permit zoning plan check for large projects and for complex projects. Learn more about pre-permit zoning plan checks and find out if you need one. Get information about application requirements online now.
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.
Public Works appeals apply to the City's requirements for improvements made to the public right-of-way as part of the development process.