Showing ordinances that apply to Dunthorpe, OR
Dunthorpe is an unincorporated community (population 1,704) in Multnomah County, Oregon. Because Dunthorpe is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Multnomah County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The snow & sidewalk clearing rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Portland City Code 17.28.025 requires property owners to clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks within a reasonable time after snowfall, typically interpreted as the day of or day following. Gresham GRC 7.62 requires removal within 24 hours. Deicer or sand required for ice. Corner lots must clear curb ramps. Slip-and-fall liability under ORS 105.682 incentivizes prompt clearance.
Portland City Code 17.28.025 places the duty on adjacent property owners and occupants to keep sidewalks clear of snow, ice, leaves, and debris at all times. After snowfall, clearance is expected by the end of the day or the morning after. A clear path of at least 36 inches is standard. Icy surfaces that cannot be removed must be treated with sand, kitty litter, or deicer - rock salt is discouraged due to salmon-bearing stream impacts. Corner lots must clear both the main sidewalk and the ADA curb ramp. Gresham Municipal Code 7.62 sets a 24-hour clearance requirement after snowfall ends. Troutdale and Fairview have similar 24 to 48 hour rules. Unincorporated Multnomah County relies on general property maintenance and premises liability law under ORS 105.682. Portland's Winter Storm Response program deploys city crews on arterial bike lanes and stairway public ways, but sidewalks adjacent to private property remain the owner's duty. Multnomah County averages modest winter snowfall (5-8 inches annually), but severe events like the 2024 ice storm trigger active enforcement. Free sand is available at Portland Fire stations and Multnomah County facilities during storms. Elderly, disabled, or low-income residents can request Snow & Ice Help through community volunteer programs (e.g., SnowPack Portland).
Portland PCC 17.28.025: Bureau of Development Services notice-and-abate process - violation warning, then city may clear at owner's expense plus $280+ administrative fee as property lien. Premises liability for slip-and-fall: civil damages under ORS 105.682. Gresham: $100 to $500 per occurrence.
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