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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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24.65.040 Operation of Sidewalk Elevator.

City Code Section
  1. A. When not in operation the elevator must be kept in its down position and the sidewalk doors must be closed.
  2. B. When the elevator is being raised, pedestrians must be warned of the fact by an automatic warning device approved by the Director.
  3. C. The sidewalk elevator may not be raised sooner than 15 minutes prior to a delivery and must be placed in a down position and the sidewalk doors closed within 15 minutes of the completion of a delivery.
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