Policy Database
Local Policy
Portland,
Oregon
Establishing requirements for water use meters
Portland, Or., Portland City Code, Title 21 (2023).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law asserts that water use shall be monitored through meters owned by the Portland Water Bureau. Urban farmers and gardeners interested in irrigation-only meters would be subject to the requirements set forth in this ordinance. Requests for new services must be submitted through a permit application approved by the city administrator. Moreover, separate meters are required to supply water from a main to each distinct lot, parcel of land, building, or non-residential development.
State
Oregon
Jurisdiction Name
Portland
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
- Policymaking Process