Portland council adopts package strengthening CI Hub safety, transparency

Oct 2, 2026

Portland City Council approved a suite of Comprehensive Plan and Title 33 zoning amendments aimed at improving seismic safety, neighborhood notice and permitting scrutiny for facilities in the city’s Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub; sponsors said the changes respond to community testimony while preserving regulatory pathways for needed upgrades.

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Portland City Council on Oct. 1 approved a bundled amendment to the CEI Hub ordinance that strengthens safety and public‑notice requirements and consolidates several discretionary reviews into clearer review tracks.

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