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Online Code Updated Through January 31, 2018

The Online Code includes all Code changes effective through January 31, 2018. Title 33 update information available on the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Zoning Code Update website.) 

Authorizing Ordinance # Ordinance Title Passed by Council Effective Date
188143 Require disclosure of energy performance ratings for residential single family buildings when listed for sale to promote transparency in housing costs and reduction in local carbon emissions (Add Code Chapter 17.108) 12/14/2016 1/1/2018
188177 amended by 188695

Amend the Official City Zoning Map, Planning and Zoning Code and Transportation System Plan to carry out Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan; establish a new Community Involvement Program and Committee; amend related codes, the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and Plan Map to coordinate policies and programs (Amend Code Titles 3, 17, 33 and Ordinance Nos. 165851, 177028, 187832)  

Note:  Ordinance No. 188695 delayed elements of Ordinance No. 188177.  Office of Planning and Sustainability handles the online updates to Title 33.

12/21/2016 Title 3 amendments effective: 1/1/2018

Title 17 amendments not effective until: 5/24/2018 at 1 pm
188619 Adopt the Transportation System Development Charge update 2017 rate study; establish an update rate schedule; amend Code effective January 1, 2018 (amend Code Chapter 17.15) 9/27/2017 1/1/2018
188692 Amend Public Improvements Code sections on penalty for violation, permits required and permit revocation terms in support of the Bureau of Transportation right-of-way use enforcement program (Amend Code Sections 17.100.050, 17.23.050 and 17.24.016) 11/29/2017 1/1/2018
 188757 Adopt the Addendum to the North Macadam Transportation System Development Charge Overlay (Amend Code Sections 17.15.020 and .050) 1/3/2018 1/3/2018
 188758 Adopt the Addendum to the Innovation Quadrant District Transportation System Development Charge Overlay (Amend Code Sections 17.15.020 and .050) 1/3/2018 1/3/2018
188781 Adopt the State of Oregon 2017 Editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code, and the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (Amend Titles 24, 25 and 26) 1/24/2018 1/24/2018

Questions about the Portland Policy Documents (PPD) may be directed to the Auditor's Policy Editor.Questions about the Charter and City Code may be directed to Auditor's Code Editor