- Media Advisory: Bureau of Development Services Holiday Closure Schedule
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (November/December 2009)
- Permit Inspection Operational Changes - 10/23/09
- Enforcement / Complaint Operational Changes and Priorities - 10/21/09
- 2009 BDS Fall Landlord Training Program Registration - 10/5/09
- Deck Design Guide - One and Two Family Residential Dwellings - 9/29/09
- Media Advisory: BDS Level of Service Update: Permit Inspections - 9/24/09
- Preparing a Stormwater Utility Plan - 9/21/09
- Stormwater Utility Plan Guide and Checklist - 9/21/09
- 2009 Home Improvement & Remodeling Show
- Made in Oregon Sign - Historic Design Review
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (September/October 2009)
- Portland’s Approved Leaf Blower List Goes Public on September 1, 2009
- BDS to Change the Days and Hours of Operation of Development Services Center
- Original Art Mural Permit Program Up and Running
- Your Sustainable City at Good In the Hood
- BDS Director receives acknowledgment for the Bureau's contributions...
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (July/August 2009)
- Lien Amnesty Program for Past Code Violations Elicits Positive Response...
- BDS participates in "NO Vacancy" Project
- Video: Green Building Resources by Debbie Cleek
- Original Art Mural Project
- Your Sustainable City at the Latino HomeBuyers Fair
- Gilkey Student "Schools" BDS Employees
- BDS Offers Lien Amnesty Program for Past Code Violations
- July 10, 2009 Lunch & Learn - Recycle at Work
- Upper Story Windows Pose Danger to Kids
- 2009 Parade Event Marking
- Council Adopts Zoning Code Amendment to Extend Expiration Dates for Land Use...
- Video: Design Review Forum Updates by Tim Heron
- City of Portland Awards $37,800 in energy efficient grants and extends application...
- Water Bureau invites BDS to participate in Fundraiser
- Video: Plumbing Inspection - Bored Sanitary Sewer Line
- BDS Staff Support Women In Trades Career Fair
- Bureau of Development Services to Co-Host Urban Design and Noise Symposium
- BDS talks Careers at NW Youth Career Expo
- Video: Plumbing Corrections by McKenzie James
- BDS Participates in Regional Green Building Conference
- Video: Electric Service by David Scranton
- How building codes will make your summer safer
- Building Codes - The Foundation of America's History
- Video: 2009 Building Safety Week by Hank McDonald
- Building Codes - How They Help Keep You Safe
- Oregon Proclamation Building Safety Week 2009
- Building Safety Week 2009 Starts Today
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (May/June 2009)
- BDS to jointly host Urban Design and Noise Symposium May 19, 2009
- Please come join BDS at the NW Youth Careers Expo on May 7, 2009
- Bureau of Development Services Celebrates Building Safety Week May 3 - 9
- Green Building Trends by Alisa Kane
- Development Services Director Paul Scarlett Reaches 10-Year Milestone...
- Bureau of Development Services Creates Hotline for Code Enforcement Complaints
- Electrical Residential Final Inspection by Kim Appleberry
- BDS host Guests from Japanese Government Ministry
- Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Extend Expiration Dates...
- Rough in Plumbing by Mckenzie W. James
- No Wasted Time involves BDS Director and Staff
- Want Small and Sustainable? Try Tree In a Box
- BDS Permit Consolidation Report to Council will be heard on April 16th at 6:00pm
- Weekly Tips: Water Piping in Your Home
- Video: Better Living Booth Attracts Lots of Attention
- Portland Energy Efficient Home Pilot (PEEHP) Grant Program
- Celebrate Black History Month - Youth Day
- BDS Partners with O’loughlin Trade Shows for Home Show
- Land Use Review Approvals and the Economic Downturn
- Fix It Fair - Water Heater Class by Mckenzie W James
- BDS FY 2009-10 Requested Budget
- BDS Engineers Judge Middle School Science Projects
- Sign-Up to receive Electronic Delivery of BDS Publications
- BDS BLOG: What's new?

- Inspection Services Division - Permit Inspection Operational Changes - 9/24/09
- Plan Review/Permitting Services Division - Trade Permit Service Update
- Bureau of Development Services Provides Service Level Update
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (September/October 2009)
- Portland’s Approved Leaf Blower List Goes Public on September 1, 2009
- Bureau of Development Services to Change the Days and Hours of Operation of Development Services Center (DSC)
- Lien Amnesty Program for Past Code Violations Elicits Positive Response from the Public
- Original Art Mural Project
- Bureau of Development Services Offers Lien Amnesty Program for Past Code Violations
- City of Portland Awards $37,800 in energy efficient grants and extends application period
- Council Adopts Zoning Code Amendment to Extend Expiration Dates for Land Use Approvals and Related Actions
- City of Portland Awards $37,800 in energy efficient grants and extends application period
- Development Services to Co-Host Urban Design and Noise Symposium
- Bureau of Development Services Celebrates Building Safety Week May 3 - 9
- Bureau of Development Services Creates Hotline for Code Enforcement Complaints
- BDS Permit Consolidation Report to Council will be heard on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 6:00pm
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (March/April 2009)
- Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Extend Expiration of Land Use Approvals
- BDS Announces Change In Hours of Operation for Development Services Center
- City of Portland Contracts with Oregon Laboratory for Biodiesel Testing (PDF Document, 26kb)
- BDS FY 2009-10 Requested Budget
- Portland Energy Efficient Home Pilot offers $113,000 for the construction of homes built to exceed energy efficiency standards
- Bureaus of Development Services, Transportation Announce Reopening of SW Terwilliger Blvd
- Commissioner Leonard, Development Services Honor Departing Development Review Advisory Committee Members (PDF Document, 73kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Introduces Small Business Assistance Team
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (January/February 2009)

- Development Services And Water Bureau "Showdown" in Commissioner Leonard's Charity Challenge
- BDS Director to Speak at Responsible Sustainable Design Event in Hawaii...
- Bureau of Development Services Announces Fall Schedule for Landlord Training
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (November/December 2008)
- Contractor Completes Temporary Slope Stabilization Measures at SW Landslide Site
- Bureau of Development Services Creates Process to Get Sustainable Technologies into Building Faster
- Portland Selected to Showcase Field Issuance Remodel Program at National Conference in Orlando, Florida
- City-Hired Contractor Covers Unstable Slope Just Before Rains Fall
- Development Services Makes Emergency Declaration For Slope Stabilization, Allows Limited Entry to Additional Structures
- Development Services Takes Action to Assist Homeowners, Protect Public Safety at Site of SW Burlingame Place Slide (PDF Document, 72kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Expands Speakers Program (PDF Document, 81kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Launches Strategic Planning Process (PDF Document, 72kb)
- Highlights of the most significant ORSC code changes (PDF Document, 2,203kb)
- Animal Services Taskforce to Hold Public Forums in June to Solicit Feedback (PDF Document, 440kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Introduces Streamlined Permit Process, Reduced Permit Fees for Solar Projects (PDF Document, 29kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Celebrates Building Safety Week May 5-11 (PDF Document, 29kb)
- BDS announces Spring schedule for landlord training (PDF Document, 31kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Unveils New Look With Logo and Slogan (PDF Document, 94kb)
- BDS participated in the Career Fair at Gresham High School
- Urban Planning & Land Use Permitting in Bosnia-Herzegovina
- "What Have You Done For Your Planet Today?" Earth Day
- Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (March 2008)
- Technical Advisory Group to Form to Consider Local Building Code Amendment
- BDS Opens Doors, Sponsors Black History Month Youth Day
- Black History is American History
- BDS Spends Weekend at Home & Garden Show
- BDS Introduces New Single Family Residential Submittal and Review Process (PDF Document, 118kb)
- Home is where the job is
- Bureau of Development Services Creates Two Inspection Divisions (PDF Document, 56kb)
- BDS Posts a New Website for the Development Review Advisory Committee
- BDS Engineer visits with First Graders
- March 14, 2008 L&L Energy Trust of Oregon; New construction Incentive Programs
- BDS Continues to successfully Reach Out to the TET (Vietnamese New Year) Festival
- The New Single Family Residential Submission & Review Process is Changing
- BDS Spends the day with the Architectural Heritage Foundation
- Green Building Initiative Kick-off Meeting
- "Face of BDS" Ad Campaign on K103fm
- Living Smart featured in a publication of the National Home Builder's Association
- BDS Sponsors TET (Vietnamese New Year) event in Portland 2008
- Fire in Chimney Prompts Safety Reminder in Cold Weather
- BDS - Your Public Safety Advocate
- BDS Sponsors Black History Month Vignette Series on K103fm
- The Skanner 22nd Annual Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
- Noise Control and Downtown Construction
- BDS Staff goes back to High School
- BDS Continues to successfully Reach Out to the Aboy Customers
- "The Overlook" - Living near the Rail
- Small Business Bill of Rights

- A Memorable Night with Evening Trades Apprenticeship Preparation (E-TAP)
- BDS 6th Floor Food Barrel Challenge Shatters Last Year's Record
- School Construction Excise Tax
- BDS Inspectors Answer Questions at A-Boy Plumbing & Electrical
- BDS Director encourages Jefferson High students to strive for excellence
- Construction Tax Hopes
- Development Services Center will open at 8:30 am on Dec. 12th (PDF Document, 30kb)
- Live update from Vernonia - 12/10/07
- Development Services Mobilizes Inspection Teams, Heads to Vernonia to Assist with Flood Damage Assessment (PDF Document, 29kb)
- My Trip to New Orleans - BDS Director
- REACH CDC Wintering-In Fall 2007 Volunteer Event
- Latest BDS Radio Ads on K103 FM
- BDS Director Heads to New Orleans to Showcase Portland and Help Hurricane Victims Rebuild (PDF Document, 123kb)
- BDS at Green Building conference in Chicago
- Buyer Education Committee wants your ideas
- A Day of Recognition and support for Diversity and Relations
- BDS head plays Benson principal for a day - DJC News
- BDS Director to Become Principal For A Day at Benson High School (PDF Document, 30kb)
- Customers Ask, BDS Listens -- Customer Service Improvements Related to Final Plats are Live (PDF Document, 42kb)
- BDS Silent Auction Benefits Oregon Food Bank
- Good news, if you are thinking of opening a restaurant or coffee shop!
- IAPMO 78th Annual Education and Business Conference
- Inspector Ride Alongs Give Director Insight into Customer and Employee Experiences
- Portland to Showcase Living Smart and Biofuels Programs at National Conference in New Orleans (PDF Document, 37kb)
- Metro's Recycled Paint Program
- New Requirements for Submitting Final Summary Reports for Special Inspections
- Home Improvement & Remodeling Show
- Upcoming Landlord Training Program
- BDS released a new Systems Development Charges (SDCs) Publication
- BDS Inspections Division Update
- Land Division Monitoring Report
- City of Portland partners with State of Oregon on biofuels testing
- BDS Invited to Speak at Housing Construction Forum in Moscow, Russia (PDF Document, 25kb)
- Residential Structural Plan Review Exemption Program (PDF Document, 63kb)
- BDS Appoints Interim Managers of Development Services and Site Services (PDF Document, 56kb)
- Bureau of Development Services to Hold Green Awards Celebration on April 26th (PDF Document, 66kb)
- Lunch & Learn: Overview of Seismic Regulations for Existing Buildings (City Title 24.85)
- Commissioner Leonard and BDS Director Host Students for Career Days (PDF Document, 56kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Director Takes Outreach Plan to the Community (PDF Document, 54kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Director, Paul Scarlett, Appoints Mikal Shabazz to Assistant to the Director Position (PDF Document, 56kb)
- Development Services receives permanent status from the State of Oregon for Field Issuance Remodel Program - Jan. 11, 2007 (PDF Document, 64kb)

- Bureau of Development Services Appoints Alisa Cour to Manage Customer Service Division - 12/15/06 (PDF Document, 55kb)
- BDS Outreach Expansion - 11/20/06 (PDF Document, 56kb)
- Bureau of Development Services Launches Speakers Program (PDF Document, 66kb)
- Area Developer First to Break Ground on Living Smart Houses (PDF Document, 55kb)
- State of Oregon Amends Plumbing Plan Review Rules (PDF Document, 61kb)
- Development Services Director Paul Scarlett Announces Expansion of Get Legal Program (PDF Document, 59kb)
- Commissioner Leonard and Bureau of Development Services Director Paul Scarlett Host Reception May 3 to Kick-Off “Living Smart” Program featuring Award-Winning Narrow Lot Designs (PDF Document, 126kb)
- Proposed Rule Hearing - 05/12/06 - 4:30 pm Suite 2500A, Portland, OR 97201 (PDF Document, 42kb)
- Proposed Rule Hearing - 05/12/06 - 4:30 pm Suite 2500A, Portland, OR 97201 (PDF Document, 80kb)
- Bureau of Development Services introduces a new online service for customers! (PDF Document, 54kb)
- Tree and Landscaping Manual - 1/23/06

- New Environmental Violation Reviews & Fees Go Into Effect
- Pleasant Valley Plan District Adopted - Effective June 13, 2005
- Tree and Landscaping Amendments to the Zoning Code will be heard by City Council on June 1, 2005 (PDF Document, 879kb)
- Fee Increase Proposal to go Before City Council May 25th, 2005
- ORA/BDS Partnership Yields National Award (PDF Document, 79kb)

- Press Release - BDS Director Kerridge hired as Assistant City Manager of Sacramento (PDF Document, 107kb)
- State Measure 37
- Chapter 24.85, Interim Seismic Design Requirements for Existing Buildings
- Code Change Flyer and Registration Form
- Notice of FEMA Flood Plain Revisions