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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
September 2025
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Your project may need inspections at different stages—before, during, and after the work. This guide shows you exactly when to schedule inspections and what steps to take. We’ll walk you through the requirements and help you get ready so your inspections go smoothly.
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In partnership with Portland Permitting & Development, the Bureau of Technology Services’ Digital Services team is launching an interactive tool to help customers apply for permits.
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 New 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions take effect Oct. 1
Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1, 2026.
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Community members are invited to testify on proposed zoning updates, which are grouped into the following themes: parking, exterior areas, and regulatory improvements.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule relating to thresholds for frontage improvements and dedication requirements as part of the Code Alignment Project. Public comment is accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19.
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On Aug. 26, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project to City Council for adoption.
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Presenting the 2024 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.
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Learn about the arrival of this invasive pest and how you can support our efforts to reduce its impact.
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A $1.8 million investment will bring more trees, training and community tree care to Portland neighborhoods.
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This provides an update on program fees and highlights some important design requirements that protect the Pedestrian Through Zone.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Noise Review Board:Â Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Sept. 22, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Oct. 2, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee:Â Thursday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Oct. 16, 1:30 p.m.
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