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Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

10.40.020 Permit and Plan Requirements.

City Code Section
  1. A. All permit applications or contract submittals that require an erosion, sediment, and pollutant control plan must be accompanied by the plans at the time of application or submittal. The number of erosion, sediment and pollutant control plans required will be determined by the applicable permit or contract process. All erosion, sediment, and pollutant control plans must comply with minimum requirements established in the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.
  2. B. The City Administrator will review all erosion, sediment and pollutant control plans. The City Administrator may waive items required under Subsection A. above where the City Administrator determines that certain items are not applicable to a specific application or project.
  3. C. The responsible party will be accountable for any plan modifications needed due to conflicts, omissions or changed conditions that arise in the field. The responsible party will bear all costs to comply with the City of Portland Standard Construction Specifications, the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual and Portland City Code.
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