The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services
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Rubio, Development Services release results of housing production survey
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To better understand some of the constraints affecting the building of needed housing units in Portland, the City surveyed development professionals to identify changes that may achieve development more quickly.
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Portland achieving results through innovations in its solar permitting process
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Property owners want to reduce their reliance on the energy grid and promote cleaner and more sustainable sources of electricity. The City of Portland is testing new approaches in the review of permits for solar panel arrays.
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Portland City Council adopts two ordinances to assist in office-to-residential conversions
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On March 15, the Portland City Council adopted two emergency ordinances aimed at making it a little easier to change vacant office space to housing.
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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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Deadline extended: 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 20.
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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 Tuesday, April 4.
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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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Help Protect Portland’s Ash Trees and Watch for Emerald Ash Borer
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Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a highly destructive invasive beetle that has killed millions of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.). This past summer, EAB was identified in Forest Grove, Oregon. PP&R Urban Forestry removed ash trees from the street tree planting lists in 2019 and continues to discourage the planting of ash trees in developed parks and other properties in urban areas. Learn how you can help slow the spread of EAB.
Photo credit: Leah Bauer, U.S. Forest Service
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City Council approves appointments to the City of Portland’s new Planning Commission
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Eight new commissioners will help guide equitable growth and development across the city.
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City Council votes unanimously to adopt code refinements that help shelter providers site and tailor improvements to their properties
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Changes focus on small outdoor shelters like Safe Rest Villages.
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BPS's Shawn Wood built a sturdy deconstruction program
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Now he's off to the EPA to advance the use of low-embodied-carbon building materials on a national scale.
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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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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, March 27, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission -- Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m.
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River Community Advisory Committee -- Thursday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.
- Design Commission -- Thursday, April 6, 1:30 p.m.
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Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, April 10, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission -- Tuesday, April 11, 12:30 p.m.
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Development Review Advisory Committee -- Thursday, April 20, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission -- Thursday, April 20, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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