Phone: 503-823-7300
TTY : 503-823-6868
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Codes
The following are a list of codes and rules enforce in the City of Portland and administered by the Bureau of Development Services (BDS).
State Codes & Rules
Includes list of state building codes currently in effect and link to online codes.
City Codes
Includes Portland regulations administered by the BDS, including zoning and land use rules.
- Chapter 3.30 Bureau of Development Services
- Title 10 Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations
- Title 11 Trees
- Title 18 Noise Control
- Title 24 Building Regulations
- Title 25 Plumbing Regulations
- Title 26 Electrical Regulations
- Title 27 Heating and Ventilating Regulations
- Title 28 Floating Structures
- Title 29 Property Maintenance Regulations
- Title 31 Fire Regulations
- Title 32 Signs and Related Regulations
- Title 33 Zoning Code
- Chapter 16.60 Motor Vehicle Fuels
- Other City Titles
Administrative Rules
Administrative rules further clarify the intent of Portland City Codes or they create standards to comply with Portland City Codes.
Code & Program Guides
Provides answers about the application of specific codes or the bureau's programs and procedures.