The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
August 2024

Small Project Permits information available

Learn more about how permits for smaller-scale projects are reviewed and the types of projects that qualify for more efficient handling to speed up the permit review process.

City of Portland lauds impressive results in erosion control and prevention

Portland Permitting & Development expresses appreciation to customers who, since Feb. 1, achieved 99 percent compliance with the City’s updated erosion control requirements.

State building officials bestow top honors on Portland development review professional

Natalie Didion named Plans Examiner of the Year

City Council votes to streamline the process for dividing residential property, increase housing development

On July 31, commissioners unanimously adopted the Land Division Code Update; changes take effect Oct. 1.

City Council to consider strategies to stimulate new housing production

Community members invited to testify on the draft Housing Production Strategy in person at a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. or in writing via the Map App.

Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to the Stormwater Management Manual

Comments may be submitted through Monday, Aug. 19.

City of Portland will explore ‘One Water’ approach for delivering holistic water, sewer and stormwater services

Mayor Wheeler directs staff to assess the feasibility of integrating the city’s Water and Environmental Services bureaus, delivering environmental and economic benefits.

Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat

Effective May 15, 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.

Request for architecture, trades and construction volunteers

Do you have professional architecture, construction, or trades skills and want to give back to community? We seek 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.

Upcoming public meetings and hearings

• Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m.
• Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Aug. 26, 1:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m.
• Design Commission: Thursday, Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m.
• Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Sept. 9, 1:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m.
• Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
• Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.
• Design Commission: Thursday, Sept. 19, 1:30 p.m.

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