| The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development November 2024 |
 Customers share candid assessments of permitting system The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement. Read more |
 Development Services Center holiday hours The Development Services Center at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue will be closed or have adjusted hours on certain Tuesdays and Thursdays during the holidays. Read more |
 No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s 2024-2025 This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals. Read more |
 Notice of Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Inclusionary Housing Program and Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by Wednesday, Nov. 20. A hybrid public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Read more |
 Montgomery Park Public Benefits Agreement to be considered by City Council City Council will hold a public hearing and take public testimony on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Read more |
 Noise Control Code amendment project Learn more about the City of Portland’s Noise Control Code, how it works to preserve neighborhood livability while supporting construction activities and special events, and ideas for its improvement. Read more |
 City Council approves zoning code changes allowing more adjustments to bring the city into compliance with Senate Bill 1537 The Housing Adjustment Compliance Project amendments will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Read more |
 Now available: Portland’s 2023 energy performance metrics for more than 600 commercial buildings View the newly published summary annual report and energy performance metrics. Learn how large commercial buildings across Portland perform in energy usage and efficiency, and use the map interface to compare buildings with key characteristics. Read more |
 Extra erosion control measures now in effect Through April, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity. Read more |
 Preparing Your Trees for the Winter Learn more about how to help protect and care for your trees this winter. Read more |
 Home improvement in your future? Don’t miss out on rebates! Did you know that you can get money back on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill for making water-efficient upgrades? The Portland Water Bureau offers rebates on water-efficient toilets and irrigation equipment, as well as on commercial air-cooled ice machines. Read more |
 Request for architecture, trades and construction volunteers 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. Read more |
| Join an advisory body Historic Landmarks Commission: Seeking an interested person who is passionate about Portland’s historic and architectural heritage to serve a four-year term beginning in June 2025. Applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2. Development Review Advisory Committee: Seeking interested 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. |