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The City of Portland, Maine Code of Ordinances online copy is provided for information only. Every effort is made to ensure its accuracy; however, if you need an official copy, contact the Legal Department at 207-874-8480 or the City Clerk's Office at 207-874-8677. There is a charge for hard copies.
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The City Code is available in a PDF format so you can download and print. If you require Adobe Acrobat to print PDF files it is available free to download at Adobe Home Page.
- City Charter - Revised 12/06/2012
- Chapter 1 General Provisions - Revised 8/21/2017
- Chapter 2 Administration - Revised 9/5/2018
- Chapter 2.5 Alarm Systems - Revised 6/2/2011
- Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages - Revised 3/21/2016
- Chapter 4 Amusements - Revised 8/21/2017
- Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl - Revised 9/18/2017
- Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations - Revised 11/19/2018
- Chapter 7 Cemeteries - Revised 11/16/2015
- Chapter 8 Waterfront Development Growth Area - revised 10/15/2018
- Chapter 9 Elections - Revised 03/26/2014; Art. III recodified per 5/7/1991
- Chapter 10 Fire Prevention and Protection - Revised 7/1/2018
- Chapter 11 Food and Food Handlers - Revised 8/21/2017
- Chapter 12 Garbage, Wastes and Junk - Revised 9/18/2017
- Chapter 13 General Assistance - Revised 12/19/2016
- Chapter 13.5 Human Rights - Revised 12/1/2000
- Chapter 13.6 Domestic Partnership - Revised 7/20/2005
- Chapter 14 Land Use - Revised 10/15/2018
- Chapter 15 Licenses and Permits - Revised 7/1/2018
- Chapter 16 Massage Establishments - Revised 8/21/2017
- Chapter 17 Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions - Revised 10/2/2017
- Chapter 18 Parks, Recreation and Public Building - Revised 1/5/2015
- Chapter 19 Peddlers and Solicitors - Revised 6/18/2018
- Chapter 20 Police - Revised 5/28/2014
- Chapter 21 Farmers' Markets - Revised 11/20/2017
- Chapter 22 Rodent and Vermin Control - Revised 12/1/2000
- Chapter 23 Secondhand Goods - Revised 3/7/2016
- Chapter 24 Sewers - Revised 8/13/2018
- Chapter 25 Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places - Revised 7/1/2018
- Chapter 26 Swimming Pools - Revised 12/1/2000
- Chapter 27 Broadband Telecommunications Network - Revised 1/1/2009
- Chapter 28 Traffic and Motor Vehicles - Revised 7/18/2018
- Chapter 29 Vegetation - Revised 12/1/2000
- Chapter 30 Vehicles For Hire - Revised 9/5/2018
- Chapter 31 Scrap Metal Recycling Facilities - Revised 7/1/2018
- Chapter 32 Stormwater - Revised 11/16/2015
- Chapter 33 Minimum Wage - Revised 12/19/2016
- Chapter 34 Pesticide Use - Enacted 1/3/2018
- Code Index - Revised 10/19/2005
- Code Comparative Table
- Charter Comparative Table
- Charter Index
- Table of Contents (TOC) - Revised 11/20/2008
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Impact Fees in effect
A new fee is in place to help the City pay for new, expanded or replaced infrastructure needed in response to development. Read on... -
Short Term Rental Amendments Effective
The number of non-owner occupied short term rentals in Portland, except for island rentals, is capped at 400. Read on... -
New Portland City Code Chapter 8 Waterfront Development Growth Area
The Waterfront Development Growth Area Ordinance has moved from Chapter 14 to its own Chapter 8 of the City Code. Read on...
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