Changes to Code

Add Independent District Commission Code to ensure implementation of the voter-approved Charter amendments in Portland Measure 26-228 (add Code Chapter 3.135)

Amend Trees Code to improve clarity, efficiency, and outcomes of tree regulations (amend Code Title 11).

Amend Municipal Boat Landing Code to align with Oregon Revised Statues related to removal of abandoned or derelict vessels on City park docks (amend Code Subsection 19.16.060 J.)

Amend Regulation of Lobbying Entities Code to update City Director definition (amend Code Section 2.12.020)

Amend Business License Law Code related to the apportionment and allocation of income (amend Code Chapter 7.02)

Amend Business License Law Code related to administrative and housekeeping changes (amend Code Chapter 7.02)

Amend Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations Code for clarity, consistency, and ease of administration and adopt the enforcement fee schedule to add escalating fees for non-compliance (amend Code Title 10 and ENB 14.10)

Amend Evaluation of Applicants for Dwelling Units and Security Deposits; Pre-paid Rent Code and adopt the Portland Housing Bureau’s Rental Housing Security Deposits Permanent Administrative Rule (amend Code Sections 30.01.086 and 30.01.087)

Amend Marijuana Regulatory License Procedure and Requirements Code to align with Oregon Revised Statues, update zone changes, add electronic mail delivery, and make other minor process changes (amend Code Chapter 14B.130) 

Amend Property Tax Exemption for New Construction of Single-Unit Housing in Homebuyer Opportunity Areas Code to allow extension of construction timeline for properties receiving a property tax exemption under the Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program (amend Code Sections 3.102.020, 3.102.040, 3.102.050, and 3.102.090)

Amend City Auditor’s Independent Police Review Code to transfer the Independent Police Review from the Auditor to independent agency status reporting to City Council (amend Code Chapter 3.21)

Revise solid waste and recycling rates and fees for franchised residential collection and the commercial tonnage fee effective July 1, 2022 (amend Code Chapter 17.102)

Amend Police Review Board Code to change references to the Auditor’s Office and make other process changes (amend Code Section 3.20.140)

This Zoning Code is the result of the Residential Infill Project - Part 2 (Ord. No. 190851), effective at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2022, as well as minimal typo fixes.

Amend Council Organization and Procedure Code to clarify attendance by electronic communication and meeting location (repeal Code Section 3.02.025 and amend Code Section 3.02.026)

Amend Local Improvement Procedure Code provisions to clarify that financial feasibility analysis occurs irrespective of method of initiation, improve readability of Resolution of Intent procedure, and clarify property owner notification requirements consistent with the City Charter (Amend Code Sections 17,08.010, 17.08.040, 17.08.050, 17.08.060, 17.08.070, 17.08.110, and 17.08.130)

Amend Water Code to comply with requirements per State statutes, correct a previous inadvertent omission, and clarify language (amend Code Sections 21.04.010, 21.08.020, 21.12.010, and 21.12.320)

Amend Emergency Procurements Code to authorize an increase in the Chief Procurement Officer’s signature authority to award, execute, amend, and terminate Emergency Procurement Contracts for Goods purchases to mitigate supply chain delays and shortages (amend Code Section 5.33.130)