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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
June 2025
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Fines and fees will increase by 5-6% and can stack with multiple violations up to the current maximum of $26,201.
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Design Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission reports feature innovative new structures that complement surrounding neighborhoods and revere historic context.
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Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.
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Portland Parks & Recreation is making it easier for people to protect trees, improve safety and contribute to a greener Portland
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Public works permit projects that construct green streets or other vegetated green stormwater facilities in the public right of way will be subject to a new maintenance fee. Permittees will pay the Bureau of Environmental Services a fee to cover planting, establishment, and maintenance during the required two-year warranty period instead of having to do that work themselves.
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The City of Portland is seeking public input on the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project, a new initiative to expand opportunities for affordable housing development on sites owned by non-profit housing providers and public agencies. Comments are welcome through Thursday, July 3.
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Proposed zoning code updates address parking, exterior improvements, and regulatory improvements. Comments are welcome through Friday, July 18.
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Staff from across the City of Portland and community partners came together for the Partners in Home Repair event, which offered an opportunity to share resources and knowledge and make new connections.
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Through Sept. 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.
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The new code took effect Jan. 1 with a six-month phase-in period.
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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: Wednesday, June 18, 6 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, June 24, 5 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, June 26, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, July 14, 1:30 p.m.
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