The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services • September 2023
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Portland City Council unanimously commits to consolidate city permitting
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The Council seeks the creation of “a consolidated single permitting entity… with clear authority, responsibility and accountability.”
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Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland
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Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.
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New residential, plumbing and electrical codes expected to take effect Oct. 1, 2023
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Learn more about anticipated phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.
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Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising 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 persons 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, Oct. 15.
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New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites
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Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.
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Projecting Portland’s housing needs for the next 20 years
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The draft of Portland’s Housing Needs Analysis is released. The public is invited to review it and testify to the Planning Commission online via the Map App or at a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.
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Additional sinks now allowed in detached structures
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The Bureau of Development Services rescinded its Additional Sink Covenant Code Guide and its policy of requiring covenants for additional sinks in detached structures as part of planning and zoning review.
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City Council Unanimously Passes Resolutions to Expand Enterprise Zone Program
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Portland City Council unanimously passed three resolutions that will expand the Enterprise Zone program, which is locally and nationally recognized as an innovative tax incentive tool to help businesses grow in an inclusive way.
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Updates to draft Ezones in Columbia Corridor and nearby industrial land available for review
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The updated draft Ezones reflect site visit results and refinements of mapping policies. Residents, business owners, and property owners are invited to review the updated draft Ezones on the CCIL Map App. Contact project staff with questions or use the Map App to request a site visit.
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Portland Housing Bureau and Multnomah County Partner to Release $28.8M in Capital Funding for 400+ Affordable Homes
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Funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and Multnomah County general fund will target permit-ready projects with remaining budget gaps; funds from the Portland Clean Energy Fund, the Joint Office of Homeless Services, and Section 8 vouchers also available.
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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
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.
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River Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Oct. 9, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.
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Design Commission: Thursday, Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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