Multnomah County adopts Portland zoning and code updates by emergency ordinance

Sep 10, 2026

The board approved an emergency ordinance aligning Multnomah County code with several City of Portland updates, including changes to 19 sites for affordable housing opportunities, technical code alignment and public infrastructure environmental provisions.

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The Multnomah County Board voted to adopt several City of Portland zoning and code amendments by emergency ordinance so the county's regulations match recent city changes affecting county urban pockets.

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