Information Technology Advancement Project (ITAP) Update Software selection, digitization, moving forward and customer comments & questions Increase in DSC Hours Beginning July 31, 2012 the Bureau of Development Services will have additional staff available to assist our permit customers in the Development Services Center (DSC) every Tuesday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. BDS Budget Update The City Council approved Mayor Adams' FY (Fiscal Year) 2012-13 Proposed City Budget on May 30th. The Approved Budget for BDS includes the following items... DRAC Happenings At the May DRAC meeting members discussed the DRAC Work Plan for 2012-13 and established subcommittees to work on Historic Design Review and Systems Development Charges (SDCs). Green Building Corner On first meeting the local Portland designer Larry Cross I was struck by his friendly directness, broad smile and enthusiastic energy. Changes coming in Portland's Nonconforming Sewer Program An estimated 4,000 residential sewer connections in the City of Portland don't comply with city code. The most common types of nonconforming sewer connections are party sewers... Coming Soon - Revised Construction and Demolition Recycling Form The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has revised the Pre-Construction Recycling Plan Form that general contractors or property owners receive after issuance of a building permit. 2012 International Code Conference Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon - The Annual Conference: October 21 - 24 - Final Action Hearing: October 24-28, 201