The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services • May 2023
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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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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023
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Fees for building permit applications are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Converting office space to residential units
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Learn more about the review process for converting unused office space to apartment and condominium units.
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Planning a project? Do this first: Find your zoning using Portland Maps
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Thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit? Got an exterior project in mind? It’s important to find out what zoning rules apply to your property. Even if your project does not require a building permit, you will still need to follow zoning requirements.
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Design and Historic Landmarks commissions present State of the City Reports to City Council
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On March 15, the Design Commission and the Historic Landmarks Commission presented their annual reports to City Council. Their reports focused on successes and challenges of the past year as well as goals for the coming year.
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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat
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Effective May 15, 2023, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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Spring is here. Keep your meter clear.
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Water meter readers walk far and near,
to read each meter four times a year.
If your meter's blocked, they'll have to reappear.
So help them out and keep your meter clear!
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Portland City Council approves five-year ‘Advance Portland’ inclusive economic development strategy
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The plan is a framework for inclusive growth through advancing competitiveness, racial equity, and climate action.
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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, May 22, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission -- Tuesday, May 23, 5 p.m.
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Design Commission -- Thursday, June 1, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission -- Monday, June 12, 1:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission -- Tuesday, June 13, 12:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board -- Wednesday, June 14, 6 p.m.
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Development Review Advisory Committee -- Thursday, June 15, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission -- Thursday, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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