Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Obstruction Rules
Multnomah County's nuisance law makes it unlawful to let trees, bushes, roots, soil or solid waste block a public sidewalk or roadway. The Health Officer or Sheriff can order the property owner to clear it within 30 days.
Multnomah County Sidewalk Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 15.229(A)(15)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or allow to exist the following things, practices or conditions on any property or within public road rights-of-way adjacent to that property, which shall be nuisances: ... (15) Obstruction to public sidewalks or roadways by trees, bushes, roots, other natural growth, soil or solid waste.
Encroachment Permits
Multnomah County requires a permit before any construction, substantial modification, or director-designated use within a public right-of-way in the unincorporated county, issued and enforced by the Department of Community Services director under Code Section 29.506.
Multnomah County Right-of-Way Permit
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 29.506
A permit or agreement shall be required for any construction within the right-of-way or for any substantial modification of existing construction or use in the right-of-way and for any other matter relating to this subchapter that the director considers appropriate and for which a rule has been adopted. The director may establish, issue, administer and enforce permits necessary to implement thi...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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