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Program Guide
Temporary Outdoor Shelters
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B. Commercial Building Permits and Development Review Permits
1. Commercial Building Permit (CO). Temporary and permanent structures
placed on the shelter site will require a commercial building permit with the
following exceptions:
a. Sleeping pods not exceeding 240 square feet.
b. Storage structures under 120 square feet.
c. Any structure determined by the City of Portland Building Official.
2. Development Review Permit (DR). BDS will require a DR permit if a
commercial building permit is not needed, per B.1., above. The Bureau of
Environmental Services will review the permit application for the sewer
connection, waste, and trash storage. The Portland Water Bureau will review
the permit for water accessibility and WQBF requirements.
C. Plumbing, Water, and Public Sewer Permits
1. A plumbing permit is required for the installation of new plumbing fixtures
such as flush toilets.
2. A plumbing permit is required to establish sewer and water conveyance
systems on private property.
3. A BES sewer connection (UC) permit is required for public sewer and water
connections in the right of way.
4. A plumbing permit may be required if on-site drainage improvements are
needed. A BDS inspector will coordinate with BES to determine drainage
solutions.
5. Exceptions. A plumbing permit is not required for non-flush toilets (port-apotties) or fully contained portable hand washing stations provided the
following requirements are met:
a. The facilities are installed and regularly maintained by a DEQ licensed
sewage disposal service. Each portable toilet must display the name of
the pumping service responsible for servicing.
b. Waste must be removed by a DEQ licensed sewage disposal service with
a pumper license and taken to an authorized treatment site.
c. All liquid wastes must be handled in a manner that prevents a public
health hazard and protects public waters.
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