Changes to Charter, Code, and Policies

Displaying 1 - 20 of 101 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

0311.50 Investigative Use of Social Media Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Draft of New Directive Posted for Public Comment. 

0612.00 Radio Use Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Directive Posted for Public Comment.

0670.00 Trimet Enforcement Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Directive Posted for Public Comment.

Ordinance 191301 Code Change

Revise solid waste and recycling rates and fees for franchised residential collection and the commercial tonnage fee effective July 1, 2023 (amend Code Chapter 17.102).

0652.00 Search Warrants Police Directive First Universal Review

Undergoing initial review and public comment.

0830.00 Arrest Without Warrant Police Directive First Universal Review

Undergoing initial review and public comment.

0840.00 Arrest With Warrant Police Directive First Universal Review

Undergoing initial review and public comment.

0860.30 Citations In Lieu Of Custody Police Directive First Universal Review

Undergoing initial review and public comment.

0600.00 Air Support Unit Operations Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Directive Posted for Public Comment.

0631.60 Premises Entry Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Directive Posted for Public Comment

0810.10 Bureau Contact with Members of Immigrant Communities Police Directive Second Universal Review

Revised Directive Posted for Public Comment

0810.20 Diplomatic and Consular Immunity Police Directive Second Universal Review

New Directive Posted for Public Comment

Ordinance 191244 Code Change

Amend Portland City Elections Code to implement ranked choice voting approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-288 (replace Code Chapter 2.08)

Ordinance 191243 Code Change

Amend System Development Charge Financing and Exemptions Code to add new deferral option for the payment of system development charges (amend Code Section 17.14.040)

Ordinance 191208 Code Change

Transfer responsibility for the Noise Program, the Liquor License Program, and the regulatory and enforcement provisions of the Cannabis Program from Office of Community & Civic Life to Bureau of Development Services (amend Code Chapters 3.30, 3.96, 14B.100, 14B.120, 14B.130 and Title 18)

Ordinance 191187 Code Change

Amend Vehicles and Traffic Code and direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to adopt Administrative Rules to create a process for the installation of electric vehicle chargers in the public right-of-way (add Code Sections 16.20.290 and 16.90.111)

Zoning Code Update Packet #206 Zoning Code Update

Code edits to Title 33 for three projects:

  • WPTC Plan (Ord. No. 191079)
  • EV Ready Code (Ord. No. 191164)
  • Shelter to Housing Continuum Part 2 (Ord. No. 191171)
Ordinance 191202 Code Change

Amend System Development Charge Exemptions Code to waive system development charges for office-to-residential conversion projects performing seismic upgrades (amend Code Section 17.14.070)

Ordinance 191203 Code Change

Amend Seismic Design Requirements for Existing Buildings Code to adjust the seismic improvement standard of R-2 occupancy classifications (amend Code Section 24.85.040)