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One food cart, hold the building permit
Food cart owners call them a business necessity. The city of Portland calls them potential safety violations. With an increasing number of mobile food carts in the city sporting covered areas to protect outdoor diners from the elements, the city says its time to require the additions to follow the same permitting and inspection rules as other construction projects.
BDS wants new electronic permitting system
Portland's Bureau of Development Services has asked to borrow $5.2 million from the city to buy a new electronic permitting system, which officials say would save the department time and money.
Riverfront Park wades through permits
Permitting has proven to be the largest challenge facing Milwaukie's new park. Its proximity to water and plans for boat launch locations require approval from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Oregon Division of State Lands and numerous local agencies.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
