The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services • July 2023
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Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements
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The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.
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Recent City of Portland Studies Show Challenges, Opportunities for Portland’s Housing Market
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Community and Economic Development bureaus under Commissioner Rubio will discuss findings and production strategy during a July 25 City Council work session.
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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, July 30.
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Enhanced dashboard provides greater transparency, predictability for building permit review
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As part of ongoing efforts to improve the City of Portland’s permitting processes, the Portland Permit Metric Dashboard is updated to offer information that helps customers understand the average times involved in different phases of the permit review process.
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New study shows promising housing production results from the Residential Infill Project (RIP)
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A year after new rules governing single-dwelling zones went into effect, middle housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production have increased dramatically.
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City Council Passes Ordinances to Expand Access to Homeownership
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On June 28, Portland City Council unanimously passed two ordinances introduced by Commissioner Carmen Rubio to address the ongoing housing crisis — this time with a focus on expanding access to homeownership for low- and moderate-income households.
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City Council Passes Resolution to Explore New Economic Development and Housing Investments in East Portland and Central City
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On June 28, Portland City Council unanimously passed a resolution co-introduced by Commissioner Carmen Rubio and Mayor Ted Wheeler that will kick off the process to explore Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts as a tool to address community priorities in East Portland and the Central City.
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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
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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
- Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, July 24, 1:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission -- Tuesday, July 25, 5 p.m.
- River Community Advisory Committee -- Thursday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.
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Design Commission -- Thursday, Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission -- Tuesday, Aug. 8, 12:30 p.m.
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Noise Review Board -- Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, Aug. 14, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Review Advisory Committee -- Thursday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission -- Thursday, Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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