Changes to Charter, Code, and Policies

Displaying 1 - 20 of 213 upcoming or effective changes to code, charter, or policy.
Change Type Description Effective
Measure 26-228 Charter Change

Certify abstract of votes cast, candidates elected, and proclaim Measure 26-228 approved at the Municipal Non-Partisan General Election held on November 8, 2022.

View all Measure 26-228 Charter amendments

Ordinance 191461 Code Change

Amend Council Organization and Procedures Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (replace Code Chapter 3.02)

Ordinance 191552 Code Change

Amend Elections Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (amend Code Chapters 2.02, 2.04, and 2.14)

Ordinance 191605 (Exhibit B) Code Change

Amend Arts Education and Access Income Tax Code to update net revenue distribution (amend Code Chapter 5.73)

Ordinance 191641 Code Change

Amend Title 15 Emergency Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (replace Code Title 15)

Ordinance 191478 (Exhibit B) Code Change

Amend Flood Hazard Areas Code to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program requirements and modify compensatory excavation and removal requirements (amend Code Chapter 24.50)

Ordinance 191537 Code Change

Replace Sewer User Charges Code to streamline and align with rate study recommendations (replace Code Chapter 17.36)

Ordinance 191559 Code Change

Amend Tourism Improvement District Code to modify the license assessment rate and remove the periodic sunset review requirement (amend Code Sections 6.05.020 and 6.05.060 and repeal Code Section 6.05.130)

Ordinance 191663 Code Change

Amend Property Owner Responsibility for Streets Code to update street maintenance terminology (amend Code Chapter 17.42)

0850.20 Police Response to Mental Health Crisis Police Directive Second Universal Review

This directive is up for 2nd Universal Review. The Bureau does not anticipate many revisions to this policy, as it was last reviewed in November 2022.

0850.21 Peace Officer Custody (Civil) Police Directive Second Universal Review

This Directive is up for 2nd Universal Review. The Bureau does not expect many changes since it went through a review 16 months ago.

0850.22 Police Response to Mental Health Director Holds and Elopement Police Directive Second Universal Review

This Directive is up for 2nd Universal Review. The Bureau doesn't expect many changes as it was last reviewed in November 2022.

0850.25 Police Response to Mental Health Facilities Police Directive Second Universal Review

This Directive is up for 2nd Universal Review. The Bureau does not anticipate many changes since this was last reviewed in November 2022.

DIR 0850.30 Juvenile Interviews, Detention, and Custody Police Directive First Universal Review

This Directive was last reviewed 12/29/22 and is up for its 2-year review. The Bureau expects to make changes to align with Directive 870.25 Temporary Detention Areas in Police Facilities and to address some new accreditation standards.

Ordinance 191653 Code Change

Add Leaf Blowers Code to phase out the use of gasoline leaf blowers to reduce public health impacts (add Code Chapter 8.80)

0640.38 Interacting with Members of the LGBTQIA2S+ / Queer Community Police Directive Pending Enactment

This policy originated in 2022, and therefore, was subject to review 1 year after its enactment. The Bureau worked with key LGBTQIA2S+ partners to bring it into better alignment with other City policies and made a few updates to definitions and language.

0750.00 Bureau Cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force Police Directive Pending Enactment

The Bureau reviews this policy annually and there were no changes.

1035.00 Ballistic Shields Police Directive Pending Enactment

This Directive is being rescinded as of 4/6/24. The Bureau determined that the content of this directive is largely training related and as such there is no need to retain it as a directive. 

Ordinance 191649 Code Change

Amend Public Art Code to establish public monuments policy and review criteria (amend Code Chapter 5.74)

Ordinance 191613 Code Change

Add Utility Operators Code to govern utility access and use of the City right-of-way and adopt fee schedule for utilities operating in the City right-of-way (add Code Title 12)