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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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Portland is a Sanctuary City

24.85.080 Application of Other Requirements.

City Code Section

Building permit applications to improve the seismic capability of a building will not trigger: accessibility improvements so long as the seismic improvement does not lessen accessibility; fire life safety improvements so long as the seismic improvement does not lessen the buildings fire resistance or exiting capability; landscape improvements required by Title 33; or street tree improvements required by Title 11.

Conformance with these regulations may not exempt buildings from future seismic regulations.

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