Changes to Charter, Code, and Policies

Amend District Property Management License Code to update fees and district boundary to extend Downtown Portland Clean and Safe Enhanced Services District Property Management License Fee for an additional ten years and to align with amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (replace Code Chapter 6.06)

Ordinance 191960 Findings C & D are effective October 1st, 2025. 

Amend Signs and Related Regulations Code to allow greater flexibility for signage within the Rose Quarter Entertainment Sign District (amend Title 32)

Amend Planning and Zoning Code and Property Maintenance Regulations Code to amend and update off-site odor impacts regulations (amend Title 33 and Title 29)

This directive is up for review in line with a one-year timeline following significant changes in 2024. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the results of the past year to evaluate what changes should be made to the directive. 

This directive is up for review as the Bureau evaluates best practices around foot and vehicle pursuits. 

This directive has been significantly updated. The most significant change is the removal of references to "excited delirium" and updated guidance for members on how to respond to situations where community members are at heightened medical risk.

The Bureau created separate directives to provide clearer guidance regarding communicating with people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing and people who have limited English proficiency.

Amend Council Organization and Procedure Code related to the Council Agenda, Council Rules, and Council Committees (amend Code Chapter 3.02)

This directive was previously posted for Second Universal Review in January of 2024. However, it has undergone significant revisions since that posting, so the Policy Development Team is posting it for an additional public review. Few substantive requirements have been changed, however the directive has been reorganized to show requirements by job type and classification to make it easier for members to understand their responsibilities. 

The revised directive includes updates to clearer definitions and added guidance for members on Juvenile placements, and temporary custody. 

Amend Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (amend Code Titles 13 and 28, and replace Code Titles 14, 26, and 29) 

Add wireless facility operators to the Utility Operators Code and amend fee schedule to include wireless facilities in the right-of way (amend Code Title 12) 

Amend Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (amend Code Titles 1, 11 and 27, replace Code Titles 10, 16 and 21)

Amend Parks and Recreation Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 and to update park rules (replace Code Title 20)

Portland City Code has been substantially revised to align the City Code with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228. The online version of the Code is currently being updated by the Council Clerk team, and each Title will be published as they are completed. 

Please view Information regarding City Code in 2025 to view the new version of each City Code Title. 

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

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)

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)

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

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