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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
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