Portland, OR Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)

No person with the intent to interfere with free passage may block or attempt to block or interfere with any person(s) along the public sidewalks by any means, including but not limited to standing on that part of the sidewalk used for pedestrian travel or by placing any object or vehicle in such area.

B. No person with the intent to interfere with the free ingress to or egress from may block or attempt to interfere with or block pedestrian or vehicular entrances to public or private property abutting the public sidewalk.

C. Violation of this Section subjects a person to a maximum penalty of a $250 fine only.

D. In lieu of the penalty provided for above, a judge may sentence a person found in violation of this Section to community service for such period as is provided for misdemeanors pursuant to ORS 137.126 to ORS 137.129.

E. This Section does not apply to any activity otherwise made lawful. 14A.50.040 Conducting Business on City Property or Public Rights of Way. It is unlawful for any person to sell or attempt to sell any merchandise or services in or upon any sidewalk, street, alley, lane, public right-of-way, or under any bridgeway or viaduct:

A. Within the Central City Plan District as defined in Chapter 33.510 of this Code;

B. With 250 feet of any:

1. Public library grounds;

2. Public park grounds without a permit from the Bureau of Parks and Recreation;

3. Grounds or stadium while athletic games are being played;