information
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

19.16.045 Berthing Ships.

City Code Section
  1. A.  No vessel may moor or berth next to City property without the Harbor Master’s prior approval.
  2. B.  The Harbor Master may assign space for mooring and berthing of any vessel next to any City property.
  3. C.  The person or owner in control of any vessel berthed pursuant to this Section will be liable for all charges and expenses including water charges by the Portland Water Bureau and other special costs incurred or provided in connection with berthing, will be liable for any other expenses connected with the ship during the period of being berthed at the seawall, and also will be liable for any damages resulting from the berthing or continuance of mooring of the vessel.
Back to top