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Changes to charter, code, and policies

Displaying 1 - 20 of 445 upcoming or effective changes to code, charter, or policy.
Change Type Description Effective
Ordinance 192190 (Directive B) Code change

Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products (add Code Chapter 17.110)

Section 17.110.030 Prohibited Conduct shall be in effect 180 days following the effective date of Ordinance 192190.

Ordinance 192213 Code change

Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33)​

Ordinance 192213 Code change

Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33)​

Ordinance 192210 Code change

Amend Partial and Full Exemptions of System Development Charges for Affordable Housing Developments Code to temporarily remove income requirements for homeownership units (amend Code Section 30.01.095)

Ordinance 192211 Code change

Add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11)

Ordinance 192203 Code change

Amend City Code to reflect the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission​ (amend Code Chapters 3.33 and 3.115)

Ordinance 192204 Code change

Amend City Code to transfer oversight of portable sign placement in the right of way and remove registration requirements (amend Code Title 32 and add Code Chapter 17.110)

Due to a clerical error, the Chapter adopted by Ordinance 192204 will be numbered 17.111.

Ordinance 192209 Code change

Amend Vehicles and Traffic Code to clarify applicability of ride fees and establish a Drivers' Resource Center for Transportation Network Company drivers (amend Code Sections 16.40.030 and 16.40.240)

Ordinance 192190 (Directive A) Code change

Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products (add Code Chapter 17.110)

Section 17.110.030 Prohibited Conduct shall be in effect 180 days following the effective date of Ordinance 192190.

Ordinance 192179 Code change

Amend Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Code to allow a transfer of interest earned in FY 2024-25 for the FY 2026-27 budget (amend Code Section 7.07.060)

Ordinance 192184 Code change

Add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge visibility, and require identity verification for individuals conducting law enforcement activities (add Code Chapter 23.30)

Ordinance 192185 Code change

Amend Arts Tax Code to provide tax relief, promote sustainability of Arts Access Fund, define critical terms, and respond to community and audit recommendations (amend Code Chapter 6.10)

Ordinance 192173 Code change

Amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges (amend Code Chapter 14B.60)

Ordinance 192171 Code change

Establish a new Transportation Utility Fee to help fund basic maintenance and safety of the City's transportation system (add Code Chapter 17.20)

Ordinance 192163 Code change

Amend Business License Law Code to increase the business license tax gross receipts exemption (amend Code Section 7.02.400)

Ordinance 192156 Code change

Amend Campaign Finance Code to maintain enforcement of voter-approved regulations following court order (amend Code Chapter 2.10)

Ordinance 192168 Code change

*Add Code to establish the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (add Code Chapter 3.23)

Ordinance 192153 Code change

Amend Civil Rights Code related to sexual orientation and family status definitions and amend nondiscrimination clauses (amend Code Section 14A.50.110 and Code Chapter 23.01)

Ordinance 192153 Code change

Amend Civil Rights Code related to sexual orientation and family status definitions and amend nondiscrimination clauses (amend Code Section 14A.50.110 and Code Chapter 23.01)

Ordinance 192157 Code change

Amend Office of the City Attorney Code to authorize payment of costs for City employees facing certain criminal or civil proceedings (amend Code Section 3.10.020)

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