important alert
Presidents Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.

informational alert
Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Section 2-125 Ordinances, Continuance of Existing.

City Charter Section

[Ch. 1903, sec. 52; rev. 1914, sec. 53; 1928 pub., sec. 53; 1942 recod., sec. 2-136; rev. Nov. 6, 1962; amended November 8, 2022, effective January 1, 2025.]

  1. All existing ordinances of the City of Portland, in force when a Charter revision takes effect and not inconsistent herewith, or constituting a contract between the City and another person, shall be and remain in full force until repealed or until they expire by limitation contained therein. 

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