The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services • December 2023
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Rebecca Esau offers insights, advice as retirement nears
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The outgoing director of the Bureau of Development Services offers her perspectives on the achievements of, and opportunities for, Portland’s permitting and zoning review processes.
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Improvements made to online permitting portal, Development Hub PDX
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Upgrades are now available: It’s easier than ever to provide necessary information as well as get construction and trade (electrical, mechanical and plumbing) permits on their way to approval.
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Updated NSFR Sample Site Plan just released
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An updated New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Sample Site Plan is now available to aid in the permitting process.
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Design Commission offers advice to advance innovative affordable housing project on small lot
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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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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board
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The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Have a passion for architecture, development and public spaces? Consider joining the Portland Design Commission.
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The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, each for a four-year term, on the Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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Planning Commission hears testimony and deliberates on proposals to speed up housing production
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After hearing testimony from dozens of Portlanders and reviewing hundreds of pieces of written testimony, Commissioners voted to recommend the Housing Regulatory Relief package to City Council, with several amendments.
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Urban Forestry and the Case of the Moving Tree
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Urban Forestry implements sections of City Code Title 11, the Tree Code.
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New residential, plumbing and electrical codes took effect Oct. 1, 2023
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Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.
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No administrative appeals to be considered during week of Christmas 2023
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This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.
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Prevent unwanted water use
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You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.
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Seeing yellow or green-tinted drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.
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Residents around the Portland-area may be seeing a slight, yellow or green color in the water. This color is a lingering result of the heavy rains in early December. This is a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the Bull Run Watershed.
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All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.
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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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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Design Commission: Thursday, Dec. 21, 1:30 p.m.
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Design Commission: Thursday, Jan. 4, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m.
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Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m.
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Design Commission: Thursday, Jan. 18, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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