The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services
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You’re invited to share your views about multi-dwelling and middle-housing regulations
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Portland is experiencing a housing crisis. Commissioner Carmen Rubio and the development review bureaus are interested in exploring ways to remove process and regulatory challenges with the goal of increasing housing production. You’re invited to take a brief survey to share your perspectives. The survey closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27.
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Temporary fee reductions available on early assistance meetings for multi-family housing projects
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The City of Portland is reducing fees by 50 percent, through April 30, on all types of early assistance services for multi-family housing projects with 20 or more dwelling units. Talk with us early before you design your project.
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Development Services, Fire and Rescue to launch pilot for reviewing solar permit applications
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This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.
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Historic Landmarks Commission endorses addition to historic library
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Albina Library, a 111-year-old community institution in Northeast Portland, will be updated to meet modern building standards and community needs while honoring historic context.
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Interested in promoting new tools to guide Portland's building permit process? Apply to serve on the Process Improvement and Technology Subcommittee
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This subcommittee of the Development Review Advisory Committee proposes improvements to business processes for issuing building permits in the City of Portland. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Monday, March 6.
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City Council voted unanimously to require new residential and mixed-use buildings to be electrical-vehicle ready
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New buildings will be constructed with conduits to accommodate future electric vehicle charging.
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Request for Architecture, Trades and Construction Volunteers
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Do you have professional architecture, construction, or trades skills and want to give back to community? We are seeking volunteers to assist homeowners and small businesses from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and disability communities to bring their property up to code.
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Join us at the 2023 Small Business Resource Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3 to 6 p.m.
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Join the Bureau of Development Services, Prosper Portland and other organizations at the first Small Business Resource Fair sponsored by APANO and Jade District in partnership with Community Services Network. The fair is an opportunity for small business owners or folks thinking about starting a small business to network and learn about what resources are available to help you and your business.
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Join us at the Fix-It Fair at Parkrose High School
Saturday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Discuss your home project and ask questions of city planners and permit experts. Learn more about whether you need a permit for your project and what may be required.
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New 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1
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Previous codes from 2019 will be phased out as of April 1, 2023. Please take note.
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Donate reusable construction materials
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You may have leftover and reusable materials from your construction project. These materials may benefit property owners in our community.
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Updates from the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS)
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A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhood. Please visit the specific project website and contact project staff with any questions.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
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Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m.
- Design Commission -- Thursday, March 2, 1:30 p.m.
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Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, March 13, 1:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee -- Thursday, March 16, 8 a.m.
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Design Commission -- Thursday, March 16, 1:30 p.m.
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