important alert
State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

informational alert
Portland is a Sanctuary City

17.28.120 After Construction Driveways Deemed Part of Sidewalk.

Label: City code section

After a driveway has been constructed, it will be deemed a part of the sidewalk whether or not there is a sidewalk improvement extending along the balance of the frontage property, for all purposes of repair or reconstruction. Requirements relating to construction or reconstruction of a sidewalk as provided in this Chapter, are applicable to reconstruction of a driveway, except that the property owner will have no option to petition for a local improvement solely for such purpose.

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