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The Plans Examiner • News from the Bureau of Development Services
April 2024
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Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.
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Development Services is excited to announce significant improvements to its application process for New Single-Family Residences (NSFR) and New Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permits, set to roll out on Thursday, April 25.
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Applicants for new and renewing Type A ASTR permits are encouraged to use Civic Portal to submit information and achieve faster decisions on their permit applications.
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The purpose of the rule is to provide guidance for processing requests to reduce existing liens on properties resulting from an enforcement action taken pursuant to Portland City Code. Comments are accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.
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As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Noise Program joins the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.
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The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.
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An updated plan review process and technology will be rolled out in May 2024. Learn more about these updates.
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Longtime bureau manager will work with Bureau of Development Services, Portland Housing Bureau, Prosper Portland, and Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to advance policies and programs that support prosperity and resiliency throughout all of Portland.
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Public comments are accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1.
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A survey is now available, and an open house will be held on Wednesday, April 24, to help revise the Portland Urban Forest Plan.
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Planning Commission recommends the RICAP 10 proposal with two amendments; Portlanders can testify to City Council at a public hearing in May.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation recently adopted a rule that describes the two thresholds used to determine when frontage improvements or right-of-way dedication are required.
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Study outlines ways to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. It urges Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and partners to act urgently to reduce the carbon impact of new construction with alternatives such as low carbon materials, adaptive reuse incentives, and construction waste policies.
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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 properties up to code.
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Development Review Advisory Committee: Seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.
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Structural Engineering Advisory Committee: Seeking interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25.
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Plumbing Code Board of Appeal: Seeking three experienced plumbers or plumbing designers to each serve a three-year term. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19.
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Noise Review Board: Seeking two interested persons, including a construction professional, to serve three-year terms. Applications are accepted through Sunday, June 2.
Persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, April 22, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, April 23, 5 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, May 2, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, May 6, 1:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, May 8, 6 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, May 13, 1:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, May 16, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, May 16, 1:30 p.m.
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Development Services quick links
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