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Information regarding City Code in 2025

Code Change
Effective Date
Description of Change

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. 

Code, Charter, Policy Effected
Title 1 General Provisions
Title 2 Legislation & Elections
Title 4 Original Art Murals
Title 5 Revenue and Finance
Title 6 Special Taxes
Title 7 Business Licenses
Title 9 Protected Sick Time
Title 10 Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations
Title 11 Trees
Title 12 Utility Operators
Title 13 Bees and Livestock
Title 14 Public Order and Police
Title 15 Emergency Code
Title 16 Vehicles and Traffic
Title 17 Public Improvements
Title 18 Noise Control
Title 19 Harbors
Title 20 Parks and Recreation
Title 21 Water
Title 22 Hearings Officer
Title 23 Civil Rights
Title 24 Building Regulations
Title 25 Plumbing Regulations
Title 26 Electrical Regulations
Title 27 Heating and Ventilating Regulations
Title 28 Floating Structures
Title 29 Property Maintenance Regulations
Title 30 Affordable Housing
Title 31 Fire Regulations
Council Document Enacting the Change
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