“The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and collaborative application of building and development codes.” BDS oversees private property construction and land use permits to ensure compliance with city and state building and zoning codes.

• Complete list of BDS Handouts and Forms

• Submittal Guidelines – New Construction

• Submittal Guidelines – Major Alterations

• Building Code Appeals

• Permit Applications

• Deferred Submittal Requirements and Application

• Land Use Review Applications

• BDS Fee Schedules and Fees

• How to Update My Plans

• Permit Status

• devTeam Brochure

• devTeam Major Projects Group Brochure

• devTeam Major Projects Group Application

• devTeam Intake Checklist

• devTeam Complete Submittal Intake Process

• System Development Charges

• System Development Charges - Information Handout

"The Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving." PBOT oversees the construction, maintenance and repair of the city’s streets and sidewalks.

• Portland Office of Transportation website

• Pre-Design Meeting Request Form

• Public Works Permitting Process

• System Development Charge Information
• Public Works Bonding Requirements and Information
• Pedestrian Facilities
• Street Use, Street Closure and Public Right of Way Permits

“Environmental Services provides City of Portland residents with Clean River programs, including water quality protection, wastewater collection and treatment, and sewer installation.” BDS oversees both public and private sanitary waste and storm water disposal.

• Bureau of Environmental Services website

• 2008 Stormwater Management Manual

• System Development Charge Information

• Business Services / Sewer and Stormwater Management Services

• Public Works Permitting Process

"From forest to faucet the Water Bureau provides the best drinking water in the world." The Water Bureau oversees the construction and maintenance of public and private potable water systems.

• Water Bureau website

• System Development Charge Information

• Estimating Water Bureau System Development Charges

• Construction Projects and Sewer Charges

• Water Bureau Development Services
• Water Bureau Developers Manual
• Public Works Permitting Process

"Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system makes Portland a great place to live, work & play." Parks oversees the acquisition, construction and maintenance of city parks as wells as providing recreational opportunity for Portland citizens.

• Parks and Recreation website

• PDC exemptions page (for housing)
• City Code re Parks SDCs
• Parks SDC page
• Commercial Rate Calculator for 2009
• Central City Map (for tiered fee structure; rates higher in Central City than everywhere else)
• Commercial Park SDC Process Flowchart
• Street Tree regulations and permits

"This new bureau builds on the outstanding history of planning in Portland, and will ensure that sustainability principles are thoroughly integrated into the core of Portland's planning, urban design and government operations." OPS will oversee city planning visions and promote sustainability practices.

• Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
• Construction, Remodeling and Demolition Waste

• Solid Waste and Recycling

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Info and Energy Tax Credit Info

"Since March 2002, Energy Trust has saved Oregon utility rate payers - residents and businesses statewide - more than $440 million."

• Energy Trust Incentives for Major Renovations and New Construction Projects

"Our Mission is to bring together resources to achieve Portland’s vision of a diverse, sustainable community with healthy neighborhoods, a vibrant central city, a strong regional economy, and quality jobs and housing for all." PDC partners with businesses, developers, housing advocates and other government agencies to provide economic stimulus to meet the city’s business and housing goals.

• Portland Development Commission
• System Development Charge Exemption/ Fee Waiver
• Development Fee Waiver Program for Non-Profits
• Storefront Improvement Program
• Portland Development Commission Services to Business

"The mission of Portland Fire & Rescue is to aggressively and safely protect life, property and the environment by providing excellence in emergency services, training and prevention." Fire also oversees private property new construction and maintenance to ensure compliance with state fire codes.

• Portland Fire and Rescue
• Fire Bureau Permits and Forms