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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
February 2026
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Give feedback on initial recommendations to increase needed types of housing
Community members are invited to comment on the draft proposal to revise zoning bonuses to incentivize needed housing types, such as affordable and accessible housing, and units with more bedrooms.
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Portland’s gas leaf blower policy: What you need to know
Whether you live, work, or play in Portland, here is what you need to know about Portland’s policy to phase out gas leaf blower use.
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Coming soon! Join the conversation about local transportation funding
Portland City Council is talking about how to solve Portland’s transportation funding crisis. Come to an open house to learn more and provide your feedback.
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Early Floodplain Notice: Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing Project
Portland Housing Bureau is conducting an environmental review for the Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing project. The project’s location occurs in a FEMA-designated 500-year floodplain. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments by Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Portland projects get a boost from federal funding, thanks to Oregon senators and representatives
Portland’s Congressional delegation fought for $6.7 million in federal funding to support six key projects focused on affordable housing, environmental protection, traffic safety, economic development, and overdose prevention.
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Extra erosion control measures are now required
From Oct. 1 through April 30, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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New 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1
Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1, 2026.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m.
- Design Commission: Thursday, March 5, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, March 9, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, March 10, 12:30 p.m.
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