Multnomah County Code

Updated with ordinances (or parts) effective through 08.24.2026 **

Land Use Regulations

See Land Use Planning for Other Land Use Regulations

2026 Fee Schedule

• Resolution 2025-043

Multnomah County Code Vol. 1: General Ordinances

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  Table of Contents (2.47 MB)
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  Chapter 1: General Provisions (230.38 KB)
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  Chapter 3: Board of Commissioners (323.05 KB)
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  Chapter 5: Elections (264.49 KB)
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  Chapter 7: County Management (95.28 KB)
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  Chapter 8: County Assets (240.67 KB)
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  Chapter 9: County Employment (219.18 KB)
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  Chapter 11: Revenue and Taxation (470.45 KB)
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  Chapter 12: Business Income Tax (253.94 KB)
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  Chapter 13: Animal Services (402.26 KB)
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  Chapter 15: Sheriff (769.15 KB)
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  Chapter 17: Community Justice (22.63 KB)
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  Chapter 19: Library (33.74 KB)
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  Chapter 21: Health (560.87 KB)
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  Chapter 22: Homeless Services Department (50.75 KB)
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  Chapter 23: County Human Services (306.02 KB)
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  Chapter 25: Non-Departmental (197.62 KB)
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  Chapter 27: Community Services (1.2 MB)
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  Chapter 29: Building Regulations (476.67 KB)
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  Chapter 29A: References to ORS, 1990 Code & Ordinances (1.11 MB)

Multnomah County Code Vol. 2: Land Use Ordinances

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  Chapter 38 - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (2.15 MB)
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  Chapter 39 - Zoning Code (3.93 MB)