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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
November 2024
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 Customers share candid assessments of permitting system
The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement.
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The Development Services Center at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue will be closed or have adjusted hours on certain Tuesdays and Thursdays during the holidays.
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This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.
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The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by Wednesday, Nov. 20. A hybrid public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
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City Council will hold a public hearing and take public testimony on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.
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Learn more about the City of Portland’s Noise Control Code, how it works to preserve neighborhood livability while supporting construction activities and special events, and ideas for its improvement.
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The Housing Adjustment Compliance Project amendments will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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View the newly published summary annual report and energy performance metrics. Learn how large commercial buildings across Portland perform in energy usage and efficiency, and use the map interface to compare buildings with key characteristics.
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Through April, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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Learn more about how to help protect and care for your trees this winter.
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Did you know that you can get money back on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill for making water-efficient upgrades? The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates on water-efficient toilets and irrigation equipment, as well as on commercial air-cooled ice machines.
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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.
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Historic Landmarks Commission: Seeking an interested person who is passionate about Portland's historic and architectural heritage to serve a four-year term beginning in June 2025. Applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2.
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Development Review Advisory Committee: Seeking interested persons who are interested in guiding the City of Portland's permitting processes to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term. Applications are accepted through Friday, Jan. 10.
Persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Structural Engineering Advisory Committee: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission:Â Monday, Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
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Permitting & Development quick links
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