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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
January 2025
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 New Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) replaces 2021 edition
The new code is effective Jan. 1 with a six-month phase-in period.
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Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.
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The purpose of this administrative rule is to provide guidance on implementing Chapter 24.31 of the Portland City Code, which governs transient lodging facilities within the City of Portland.
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Learn more about important information on applying for tree removal and replanting permits for street and private property trees.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability engaged ECOnorthwest to analyze the potential economic impacts of two proposed building standards in Portland: carbon performance standards for large buildings and cooling temperature standards for rental housing.
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The Transportation Plan is part of the Montgomery Park Area Plan and includes the extension of Portland Streetcar to Montgomery Park as its central recommendation.
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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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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Design Commission: Thursday, Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m.
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Permitting & Development quick links
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