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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
December 2024
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 Schedule more inspections and get results faster on DevHub
It's easier than ever to schedule an inspection and view results.
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Portland Permitting & Development is pleased to offer commercial building permit customers the option of scheduling a meeting with a plan reviewer to discuss corrections identified on a checksheet.
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On most commercial permits, responses to checksheets for all review groups must be completed in each correction cycle before further review will begin.
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City infrastructure bureaus are teaming up to align conflicting code sections and adjust improvement thresholds.
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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 can submit comments on the proposed changes through 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10.
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Twenty Portlanders will be selected to serve on the new commission, including four youth seats (ages 16-24). Applications are due Friday, Jan. 17.
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With the official start of winter just around the corner, it’s finally time for classic winter activities: drinking hot cocoa, visiting the Portland ice rink, and winterizing your plumbing!
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Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!
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On Nov. 13, Portland City Council unanimously approved updates to the city’s Odor Code giving more flexibility to businesses like restaurants and nail salons, and creating more equitable and transparent enforcement.
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Amendments will allow more flexibility for different sizes and types of signs, similar to other new and remodeled arena facilities.
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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will add $10.3 million to the program.
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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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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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Development Review Advisory Committee: Seeking 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
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission:Â Monday, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Jan. 16, 8 a.m.
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