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--- permit [2026/07/13 18:01] – tony
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+====Questions for the permitting people====
 Here's a [[https://www.portland.gov/ppd/early-assistance/15-minute-question-appointments|link]] for 15 min question appointments.
 Current Questions:
-  * Can we connect with a "breezeway", or what do you require for it to be classified as an "addition".
+  * We have a 15' setback from the street. Can we put a covered porch in that area? Where does that 15' setback start? Is it foundation, is it the roof overhang, is etc etc etc?  Porch can be 3' into the setback. Can go through adjustment process. Eaves can go 2' into the exclusion. 15' goes to front building wall. Measurements 33.930.030. land use review application. This will be a few thousand dollars, and we might get it back if
-  * Is there a website to see approximate costs of permits for different project classifications.
+  * Do we need a front door?
-  * We have a 15' setback from the street. Can we put a covered porch in that area? Where does that 15' setback start? Is it foundation, is it the roof overhang, is etc etc etc?
+  * Can I have two taps into that main sewer line?
-  * Can we pull our foundation back to avoid the roots of the oak tree, then cantilever over so our house doesn't have a weird squiggle?
-  * Does the old house need it's own electrical service? Water service? Plumbing exit service?
-  * Do we need a front door?
-  * We need a site plan, does that need to be created by a licensed surveyor?
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+====What we need====
 https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/code/110-sd-zone_3.pdf  <-- Building code for single family dwellings.
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-== Sample Plans! ==
+==== Sample Plans! ====
 [[https://www.portland.gov/ppd/documents/sample-site-plan/download|site plan]]
+====Old Questions, answered====
+  * We CAN connect an expansion through a breezeway.
+  * Fire setback counts every little extension. roofline, awning, deck, etc.
+  * We CAN pull our foundation back and cantilever over it to avoid the tree zone, but the cantilever requires engineering checks. Which is money.
+  * We do NOT require separate water/power/sewer unless it is two buildings. What makes it two buildings? two ranges with a door inbetween.
+  * Site survey just needs to be accurate, doesn't need certified people to stamp it.
+  * Don't need engineered drawings if we follow their seismic stuff.
+  * 15' front setback goes to the walls.
+    * It allows 2' into the exclusion zone for eaves.
+    * Porch can be 3' into the setback, but that's too narrow for my liking, and that isn't covered. Lame.
+    * See Measurements 33.930.030
+    * We can ask for an adjustment, it'll run a few thousand dollars. They'll give some of that back if it's a quick no.
+      * 33.805.040 Approval Criteria
+      * https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/code/805-adjustments_0.pdf
+      * https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/code/110-sd-zone_2.pdf
+      * 33.110.220 Setbacks
+      * https://www.portland.gov/ppd/zoning-land-use/land-use-review-fees-and-types/adjustment-reviews