Multnomah County enforces property maintenance through MCC 29 Nuisance Abatement and county code compliance. Portland uses PCC 29 Nuisance Code and the Title 33 Land Use Code, with complaints routed to the Bureau of Development Services. Graffiti removal required within 10 days per PCC 14B.80. Derelict buildings may be placarded and boarded under Portland's Unsafe Property Order process.
Portland City Code Chapter 29 (Property Maintenance Regulations) and Chapter 14B.80 (Graffiti) establish standards for maintenance of residential and commercial property. Code Compliance at BDS (503-823-CODE) investigates complaints about peeling paint on painted surfaces subject to deterioration, broken windows (must be repaired or boarded within 30 days), accumulated debris, dead trees posing fall hazards, overgrown vegetation, and structures in disrepair. Graffiti must be removed within 10 days of notice under PCC 14B.80.030, or the City may abate at owner expense (typical $150-$400 per abatement). Multnomah County MCC Chapter 29 (Nuisance Abatement) covers unincorporated areas with similar provisions; enforcement through County Environmental Health and Code Compliance. Vacant properties may trigger Portland's Vacant Property Registration program under PCC 29.10 requiring annual registration ($280 first year, up to $5,400 for 10+ year vacant commercial). Derelict and unsafe buildings follow PCC 24.80 Unsafe Building Program — BDS may issue Unsafe Property Orders requiring repairs within 30-90 days or condemnation/demolition. Liens for unpaid abatement costs attach to property under ORS 93.740 and become first-priority after property taxes. Bed bug, rodent, and vector infestations are enforced under MCC 15.600 (Environmental Health). Oregon Landlord-Tenant Act ORS 90.320 sets habitability standards for rental properties.
Portland first notice: 10-30 day compliance window. Unabated: $100-$1,000 per day civil penalty, municipal abatement with costs liened. Graffiti: $150-$400 abatement cost. Unsafe building: demolition and reconstruction costs liened.
Gresham, OR
Gresham addresses barking dogs through noise and animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is a violation enforceable through Cod...
Gresham, OR
Gresham permits construction activities between 7 AM and 10 PM per GRC §7.20. Construction noise outside these hours is prohibited in residential areas.
Gresham, OR
Gresham Revised Code §7.20 regulates noise. Residential areas must not exceed 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, or 60 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM at the property...
Gresham, OR
Gresham regulates on-street parking with time limits in certain areas. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. Abandoned vehicles are subject to ...
Gresham, OR
Gresham requires driveways to meet development code standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Driveway modificatio...
Gresham, OR
Gresham restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
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