The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services • November 2023
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David Kuhnhausen appointed interim director of Development Services
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The longtime permitting manager will lead the bureau through the next phases of updates to the City's development review processes.
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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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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 Sunday, Dec. 10.
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Dividing residential lots to increase housing construction to get easier and quicker with proposed code updates
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Community members are invited to review the Land Division Code Update Project Discussion Draft and comment on the proposals to project staff by Dec. 31.
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Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site
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Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.
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City Council unanimously approves plan to protect Portland’s residents, properties, wildlife, and floodplains
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The Floodplain Resilience Plan updates development requirements in Portland’s floodplain to minimize flood risk and protect habitat for threatened and endangered fish.
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Portland Water Bureau head engineer honored with DJC Women of Vision award
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Portland Water Bureau Chief Engineer Jodie Inman, P.E., was among honorees at the Nov. 2 Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Women of Vision ceremony. Photo courtesy of Daily Journal of Commerce.
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American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project
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On Oct. 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.
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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 after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2023
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This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.
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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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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, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m.
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Design Commission: Thursday, Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m.
- River Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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