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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat ↗

Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.

April 16, 2025 6:00 pm News article



Portland Permitting & Development launches ↗

To better coordinate services, the City of Portland combines development review teams from five bureaus to form a unified building permit department.

July 1, 2024 8:00 am News article


Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat ↗

Effective May 15, 2024, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.

May 14, 2024 9:00 am News article


City of Portland recognizes International Noise Awareness Day ↗

As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Noise Program join the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.

April 10, 2024 9:00 am News article






Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat ↗

Effective May 15, 2023, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.

May 15, 2023 9:00 am News article



Is Pandemic Recovery a Bit Noisy? ↗

To help businesses and restaurants run successfully outdoors while maintaining goodwill with neighbors, the Noise Program has created a resource to explain the City of Portland’s noise code.

August 13, 2021 9:26 am News article