3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Multnomah County allows political signs on private property with minimal regulation under MCC 39.6250 sign provisions. Portland regulates temporary signs under PCC 32.32.020 with a 32 sq ft residential cap and exempts political signs from permit requirements. All jurisdictions must follow Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) — content-based regulation is unconstitutional. Signs in public rights-of-way are removed by ODOT/PBOT.
Multnomah County allows garage sale signs under MCC 39.6250 temporary sign provisions, 6 sq ft maximum on private property. Portland PCC 32.32.020 permits temporary event signs but prohibits placement on utility poles, trees, or public right-of-way under PCC 17.28.070. Portland removes unauthorized signs without notice through the PBOT Sign Shop.
Multnomah County does not regulate residential holiday displays under MCC 39.6250 — decorations are exempt from the sign code. Portland similarly exempts holiday decorations under PCC 32.32.030(B). Displays must not block sidewalks, create fire hazards, or violate noise rules in PCC 18.10. Portland Fire & Rescue responds to electrical hazards under the Oregon Fire Code.
1 cities in Multnomah County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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