The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services
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City Council allows deferral of system development charge payments for new housing units
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The new temporary policy is one tool to incentivize the development of needed housing.
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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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Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2023
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Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
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The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, April 30.
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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced heating and cooling professionals to serve on appeals board
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The City of Portland seeks four people to each serve a three-year term on the Mechanical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 7.
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Join us at the 17th Annual
Native American Housing to Home Ownership Fair
Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops, meet with lenders, real estate agents, and other community partners to learn about homeownership.
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Environmental Services staff available for 15-minute question appointments
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Starting Tuesday, April 25, staff from the Bureau of Environmental Services will be available for virtual and in-person 15-minute appointments to answer questions about sewer connections, stormwater management, Source Control Manual requirements and other related topics.
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Environmental Services Develops New Sewer Route-of-Service Options for Middle Housing Land Divisions
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Environmental Services developed a new policy to provide more flexible sewer service options for Middle Housing Land Divisions (MHLDs). With this change, Environmental Services now allows two sewer configurations specifically for MHLDs: 1) wye laterals, and 2) MHLD shared sewers.
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City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services
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This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.
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2022 Oversight Committee Report Highlights Landmark Year for Portland’s Housing Bond
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The committee overseeing implementation of city’s first affordable housing bond presented its 2022 report, highlighting the City’s accomplishments in exceeding commitments for the voter-approved resources.
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2022 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report
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Portland Housing Bureau is pleased to present the 2022 Progress Report for Portland’s Housing Bond.
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New Housing Report Shows Unprecedented Affordable Housing Production, Rising Incomes, Rent Increases
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The State of Housing in Portland Report shows major progress on affordable housing, while disparities persist and rents across the city remain unaffordable for many, despite rising incomes.
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Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project
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Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Portland’s new Planning Commission convenes for the first time
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Eight new Planning Commissioners held their inaugural meeting with Commissioner Carmen Rubio and BPS staff.
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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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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, April 24, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission -- Tuesday, April 25, 5 p.m.
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Design Commission -- Thursday, May 4, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, May 8, 1:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission -- Tuesday, May 9, 12:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee -- Thursday, May 18, 8 a.m.
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Design Commission -- Thursday, May 18, 1:30 p.m.
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