The follwing information is compiled from the City of Portland, OR official website.

State Building Codes and Administrative Rules

State Building Codes and related Administrative Rules and interpretations are listed below.

• Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
• State Building Codes
• Oregon Administrative Rules 918
• Building Codes Division Statewide Code Interpretations
• Statewide Alternate Methods
• State Appeal Decisions

City Codes

BDS administers the following City Codes:

• Chapter 3.30 Bureau of Development Services
• Title 4 Original Art Murals
• Title 10 Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations
• Title 11 Trees
• Title 24 Building Regulations
• Title 25 Plumbing Regulations
• Title 26 Electrical Regulations
• Title 27 Heating and Ventilating Regulations
• Title 28 Floating Structures
• Title 29 Property Maintenance Regulations
• Title 31 Fire Regulations
• Title 32 Signs and Related Regulations
• Title 33 Zoning Code
• Chapter 16.60 Motor Vehicle Fuels
• Other City Titles

City Administrative Rules

Administrative rules clarify the intent of Portland City Codes or create standards to comply with Portland City Codes.

• Accessory Short Term Rental Enforcement
• Erosion Control Manual
• Fees for Land Use Process
• Final Plat Notification Process
• Motor Vehicle Fuels
• Parade Event Marking
• Permitting Original Art Murals
• Private Rights-of-Ways
• Recurring Environmental Violation Enforcement Process
• Replanting Requirements for Tree Removal
• Sign Code Enforcement Processes
• Special Inspection Program - Temporary Rules

Code Guides

Code guides provide answers about the application of specific codes.

• City Code Guides
• Commercial Building Code Guides
• Commercial Mechanical Code Guides
• Commercial Plumbing Code Guides
• Commercial Electrical Code Guides
• One & Two Family Dwelling Code Guides
• Rescinded Code Guides

The follwing information is compiled from the City of Portland, OR official website.

Construction code regulations affect all construction and most site development activity. This page contains links to identify current permit and inspections types, and code related information and services. Select from the following topics.

General Information

• Resource/Records Counter
• Permit Processing Flowchart
• Find your permit type
• Building Code Appeals
• Permits for Alternative Technology
• Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Information
• Helpful Information on Choosing a Contractor

Site Development/Sanitation Permits

The Site Development Program oversees plan review and inspections related to stormwater, sanitation, erosion control, tree preservation and environmental soils.

• Site Development Permits
• Sanitation Permits
• Flood Hazard Regulations and Maps
• Fact Sheets

Residential Permits

Links to information for new construction and improvements to structures built under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code such as houses, duplexes and townhouses. Select the project type that applies to you.

• Residential Inspections Frequently Asked Questions
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Conversion to Living Space
• Decks
• Residential Demolition
• Dormer or Second Floor Additions
• Enlarging the Building Footprint
• Fences
• Garage, Shed, Accessory Structures
• Manufactured Homes
• Retaining Walls
• New Single Family Residences (NSFR)
• Residential Seismic Strengthening
• Residential Engineering
• Residential Solar Permits

Commercial Permits

Links to additional information for commercial projects including tri-plexes, apartments, condominiums developments with three or more attached units and other commercial projects. Select the project type that applies to you.

• Commercial New Construction and Additions
• Commercial Alterations - Tenant Improvements
• Facility Permit Program
• Radio Frequency Transmission Facilities

Facility Permit Program

Facility Permit Program is designed to serve customers with ongoing interior tenant improvement work where facility maintenance, upgrade and renovation is frequent.

• Project Submittal
• FAQs
• Applications/Handouts
• Contact Information

Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permits

Permits to install, replace, or repair electrical, mechanical, plumbing fixtures or systems.

• Electrical Permits
• Mechanical Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Online Permitting
• Trade Permit Extensions
• Trade Permit Reactivations

Inspections

Inspections on industrial, commercial, residential and single family construction projects. Select the inspection type that applies to you.

• Residential Inspections
• Commercial Inspections
• Special Inspections
• Site Development/Sanitation Inspections
• Signs & Other Inspections

Signs & Other Permits

Permits related to sign installation, zoning and running a business out of your home.

• Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits
• Sign & Awning Permits
• Zoning Permits
• Tree Permits/Questions
• Home Occupation Permits

Structural Engineering

Code, standards and design criteria

• Structural Design Requirements
• Commercial Permits
• Residential Permits
• Miscellaneous Structures
• FAQs
• Useful Links

The follwing information is compiled from the City of Portland, OR official website.

Set Up a Business in Portland

• Register your business with the Revenue Bureau
  Includes registration requirements and business tax information
• Get your questions answered by a small business liaison
  This link has a lot of answers to initial questions about zoning and remodeling, including food cart questions
• The Portland Business Handbook
  This is a resource put together by the Portland Development Commission that is a compilation of resources for starting or expanding businesses
• Business PDX Resource Center
  Provides a variety of financial, networking, and real estate resources for new or expanding businesses in Portland

Licenses and Permits

Permit processes for various City business regulations

• Permits Center - Bureau of Development Services
• Search Permits/Land Use Cases
• Special Event Permits
• Public Works Permit Process
• Secondhand Dealer Permits
• Taxi Permits and For-Hire Vehicles

The detailed municipality information displayed on this page is not a property of America's Building Records (ABR). This information is complied for your convenience from the municipality's official website. For the most up-to-date information please visit their official website.