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Highlights

Permit fee support:

    • 90% (approx.)

General fund:

     10% (approx.)


Building permits issued (FY 11-12):

     8,000 (approx.)


Building applications received 

(FY 11-12):

     7,800 (approx.)


Permit inspections (FY 11-12):

     124,000 (approx.)

 

 BDS Mission

"The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes."

BDS Mission

Mission
 
The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
 
Goals
 
To meet the needs of our community, we pursue the following goals:
  • Support community vitality and protect life, property, and natural resources by promoting compliance with applicable codes and regulations
  • Provide cooperative and responsive internal and external customer service
  • Process all Bureau functions efficiently
  • Create a collaborative workplace that promotes mutual respect through trust, fairness and open communication
  • Support continual professional growth of the workforce and organization through education, technology and diversity
Values
  • Dedication to serving the public
  • Pride in our work
  • Care for the long-term viability of our community
  • Recognition of worth, quality and importance of each employee and member of the community
  • Support of continual learning, education and innovation   

Contact & Resources

Contact Information

Phone numbers are (503) area code.

 Main Number...............823-7300

 Automated Info Line...823-7310

 Zoning Information.....823-7526

Resource & Records...823-7660

Customer Service.......823-7308

TTY..............................823-6868


Resources

Do I need a permit?

Find My Zoning

Small Business Development

Development Review Process

Report a Code Violation

Apply for a Permit