Amend Parking Space Reservation Code to allow for flexibility in the distribution of responsibilities (amend Code Section 16.20.460)
The City of Portland ordains.
Section 1. The Council finds:
- Parking Enforcement officers currently manage the installation of temporary "no parking" signage in metered areas, diverting their attention from their primary enforcement duties. By reallocating this task to Temporary Street Use Permitting staff, the city can better utilize its resources and streamline operations.
- Embedding the installation of signage within the team that is already responsible for issuing permits ensures a more seamless process. Staff will have direct knowledge of the requirements and process for each permit, enabling more accurate and timely placement of signage, leading to a better experience for applicants.
- Changing the language to allow the permittee the option (rather than a mandate) to place the parking reservation devices in non-metered areas provides applicants with more flexibility, giving them the choice to handle signage installation themselves or rely on city staff. This change offers applicants greater control over their process, while still allowing the city to mandate signage installation by city staff in certain situations where it is deemed necessary, such as in complex or high-traffic areas. This ensures both efficiency and consistency in managing temporary street use permits.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- Amend City Code Section 16.20.460 as shown in Exhibit A.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
This Parking Space Reservation code amendment allows for flexibility in the distribution of responsibilities, enables Temporary Street Use Permitting staff to handle the installation of temporary "no parking" signage in metered areas, and provides applicants the option to have the city install signage in non-metered areas, when deemed appropriate.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
There is no additional funding requested.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
There are no economic or real estate impacts as a result of this code amendment.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
There are no community impacts as a result of this code amendment.
100% Renewable Goal
This code amendment will not impact the City’s total energy use.
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
This ordinance carries no estimated financial impact. The amendments to code permit a different team within the Portland Bureau of Transportation to provide installation of parking reservation signage and, under certain case, allow applicants with a permit to place their own signage. The new team installing signage is the same team that grants the permits, and the transition of responsibility should increase efficiency in this city service.
Document History
Document number: 2025-301
President's referral: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee