- City Council recently passed an ordinance waiving Zoning Code nonconforming upgrades (bike parking, parking lot landscaping, etc.) for retail projects valued at $1m or less and several other project types (through March, 2023). Get those small retail TIs in now!
190498 | Portland.gov - Free building permit and zoning help is now available from the City of Portland’s 15-minute time certain appointments. You can book a virtual appointment sometimes as quickly as next-day! These appointments take the place of the old in-person permit center but are a little easier because you can share screens and provide questions beforehand.
15-Minute Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help | Portland.gov - The recent Design Overlay Zone Amendment (DOZA) project approved some big changes for Design Review thresholds: trash enclosures, short-term bike parking, and pedestrian circulation systems are now clearly exempt from Design Review! (This will make planning for nonconforming upgrades on sites with d overlays much easier.)
420 Design copy (portland.gov) - The recent Design Overlay Zone Amendment (DOZA) project approved some big changes for Design Review thresholds: some minor alterations to glazing as well as other alterations of 200 SF on many façades are now clearly exempt from Design Review!
420 Design copy (portland.gov) - The recent Design Overlay Zone Amendment (DOZA) project approved some big changes for Design Review thresholds: project cost no longer affects review type (II vs. III/public hearing). In all areas, review types are now based on added floor area or affected façade area.
Title 33, Planning and Zoning, Chapter 33.825 Design Review (portland.gov) - As Permit Center is currently virtual, in lieu of same-day permits for small projects, the City is now reviewing some small scope permits through the Small Project Permit Program. Projects that meet certain criteria will be reviewed in no more than 2 days, with typical total review time around 15 days.
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