Phone: 503-823-7300
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
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The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
News & Events View all »
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Sep 22
Commercial Building Permits: Electric Vehicle Parking
Electric vehicle ready parking shall be provided for new parking facilities where 50 or more open parking spaces are proposed
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Sep 22
Commercial Building Permits: Kitchen Exhaust Systems
Changes to mechanical permit requirements regarding kitchen exhaust systems for new construction
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Sep 12
The Bureau of Development Services Announces Search for an Individual to Serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) is seeking to fill a vacant position on the City of Portland Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC). The current vacant position represents Small Businesses.
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Sep 6
Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures
During the rainy season, between October 1st and April 30th, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention.
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Aug 2
New Online Map Search of Land Use Cases
As part of our ongoing effort to improve public access and the usability of information, we have added a land use case search to the Portland Maps website Advanced Search feature.
Service Updates View all »
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Sep 22
Reduced Inspection Services Sept. 25 - Sept. 29
Inspection scheduling will be affected September 25 through September 29 as our inspection staff will be attending mandatory continuing education training.
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Jul 27
Tenant Improvement Permits: Timing of Core/Shell and TI Permits
BDS has determined that TI permits may also be issued when a core/shell permit meets Substantial Completion Guidelines.
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Jun 19
Land Use Review Decision Recording Process
Effective June 9, 2017 – The Land Use Services Division is changing the process for how approved land use reviews get recorded with Multnomah County.
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Jun 12
New Service Announcement for Cannabis Industry
Starting in June, the Bureau of Development (BDS) will offer reserved weekly meetings specific to the permitting needs of the cannabis industry. Two different tiers of meetings will be offered, depending on the type of cannabis business being proposed. These meetings will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
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Apr 26
Batch Permit Submittal and Review Process
Effective May 1, 2017 - Projects with three or more detached dwelling units (designed to the residential code) on a single lot, or three or more dwelling units that are attached to one another, are submitted through the Batch Submittal and Review Process.
To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will provide translation, reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services/alternative formats to persons with disabilities. For accommodations, translations, complaints, and information, call 503-823-7300, TTY 503-823-6868, use Oregon Relay Service: 711, come to 1900 SW 4th Ave, 5th Floor, Portland, OR 97201, or email bds@portlandoregon.gov.
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