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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
April 2025
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 Portland Permitting & Development proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2025
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.
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The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.
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Find out how to get a simple bathroom permit in the City of Portland. Get a bathroom permit without drawing plans. Learn more about how to apply and start a simple bathroom permit application.
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Home sellers that are at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) may be eligible for a free Home Energy Score.
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BPS is proposing updates to administrative rules to conform with the City of Portland's new form of government. Submit public comments on these changes until Sunday, May 4.
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Community members are invited to comment on draft proposals to streamline public infrastructure upgrades and improvements in natural areas. Comments are welcome through Friday, May 9.
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The new code took effect Jan. 1 with a six-month phase-in period.
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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
- Noise Review Board:Â Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, April 17, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, April 17, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, April 28, 1:30 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, May 1, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, May 5, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, May 12, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, May 13, 12:30 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, May 15, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, May 15, 1:30 p.m.
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Permitting & Development quick links
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