City Code Section
- A. The distributor of any publication box is liable for any and all damages to any person who is injured or otherwise suffers damages resulting from the placement of a publication box within the right-of-way, or by reason of the distributor’s failure to keep the publication box in safe condition and good repair. Distributors are liable to the City for any amounts that may be paid or incurred by the City by reason of all claims, judgments or settlements, and for all reasonable costs of defense, including investigation costs and attorney fees, by reason of the distributors’ failure to satisfy the obligations imposed by the Charter and Portland City Code to maintain and repair such publication box.
- B. The adjacent property owner is not liable for any damages to any person who is injured or otherwise suffers damages resulting from the placement of a publication box directly adjacent to their property.