Every town writes its own rules, and Metro's live in its municipal code — 53 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch CHA — Metro Charter (Section 1 – Section 45)
- Ch 1.01 — Code Adoption and Application (§ 1.01.001 – § 1.01.130)
- Ch 2.01 — Council Organization and Procedures (§ 2.01.001 – § 2.01.200)
- Ch 2.02 — Personnel Code (§ 2.02.010 – § 2.02.120)
- Ch 2.03 — Civil Penalties (§ 2.03.010 – § 2.03.120)
- Ch 2.04 — Metro Contract and Procurement Policies (§ 2.04.010 – § 2.04.170)
- Ch 2.05 — Contested Cases Procedures (§ 2.05.010 – § 2.05.210)
- Ch 2.07 — One Percent for Art Program (§ 2.07.010 – § 2.07.070)
- Ch 2.08 — Office of Metro Attorney (§ 2.08.010 – § 2.08.100)
- Ch 2.09 — Contractor's Business License Program (§ 2.09.010 – § 2.09.170)
- Ch 2.12 — Office of Citizen Involvement (§ 2.12.010 – § 2.12.030)
- Ch 2.14 — Facility-Related Parking Policy and Regulations (§ 2.14.010 – § 2.14.030)
- Ch 2.15 — Metro Auditor (§ 2.15.010 – § 2.15.090)
- Ch 2.16 — Naming of Facilities (§ 2.16.010 – § 2.16.030)
- Ch 2.17 — Code of Ethics; Statements of Economic Interest; and Requirements for Lobbyists (§ 2.17.010 – § 2.17.260)
- Ch 2.18 — Campaign Finance Regulation (§ 2.18.010 – § 2.18.040)
- Ch 2.19 — Metro Advisory Committees (§ 2.19.010 – § 2.19.280)
- Ch 2.20 — Chief Operating Officer (§ 2.20.010 – § 2.20.070)
- Ch 2.21 — Claims Under Ors 197.352 (Ballot Measure 49) (§ 2.21.010 – § 2.21.080)
- Ch 3.02 — Waste Water Management Plan (§ 3.02.001 – § 3.02.011)
- Ch 3.06 — Planning Procedure for Designating Functional Planning Areas and Activities (§ 3.06.010 – § 3.06.020)
- Ch 3.07 — Urban Growth Management Functional Plan (§ 3.07.010 – § 3.07.1465)
- Ch 3.08 — Regional Transportation Functional Plan (§ 3.08.010 – § 3.08.710)
- Ch 3.09 — Local Government Boundary Changes (§ 3.09.010 – § 3.09.090)
- Ch 4.01 — Oregon Zoo Regulations (§ 4.01.010 – § 4.01.110)
- Ch 5.00 — Solid Waste Definitions (§ 5.00.010)
- Ch 5.01 — Solid Waste Facility Regulation (§ 5.01.010 – § 5.01.400)
- Ch 5.02 — Regional System Fee (§ 5.02.010 – § 5.02.130)
- Ch 5.03 — Solid Waste Fees at Metro Transfer Stations (§ 5.03.010 – § 5.03.160)
- Ch 5.04 — Investment and Innovation Program (§ 5.04.005 – § 5.04.060)
- Ch 5.05 — Solid Waste Flow Control (§ 5.05.010 – § 5.05.270)
- Ch 5.06 — Solid Waste Community Enhancement Program (§ 5.06.010 – § 5.06.100)
- Ch 5.07 — Recycling Credits (§ 5.07.010 – § 5.07.050)
- Ch 5.08 — Administrative Rulemaking Authority for Title V (§ 5.08.010 – § 5.08.100)
- Ch 5.09 — Illegal Disposal (§ 5.09.010 – § 5.09.220)
- Ch 5.10 — Regional Waste Plan (§ 5.10.010 – § 5.10.060)
- Ch 5.11 — Disaster Debris Management Reserve and Grants Program (§ 5.11.010 – § 5.11.040)
- Ch 5.15 — Local Government Requirements Under the Regional Waste Plan General Provisions (§ 5.15.010 – § 5.15.470)
- Ch 6.01 — Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission (§ 6.01.010 – § 6.01.110)
- Ch 7.01 — Excise Taxes (§ 7.01.010 – § 7.01.190)
- Ch 7.02 — Financing Powers (§ 7.02.010 – § 7.02.140)
- Ch 7.04 — Construction Excise Tax (§ 7.04.010 – § 7.04.230)
- Ch 7.05 — Income Tax Administration for Personal and Business Taxes (§ 7.05.010 – § 7.05.320)
- Ch 7.06 — Personal Income Tax (§ 7.06.010 – § 7.06.150)
- Ch 7.07 — Business Income Tax (§ 7.07.010 – § 7.07.110)
- Ch 9.01 — Vacancies in Office (§ 9.01.010 – § 9.01.070)
- Ch 9.02 — Referrals, Initiatives and Referendums (§ 9.02.010 – § 9.02.040)
- Ch 10.01 — Definitions (§ 10.01.010)
- Ch 10.02 — Permits, Enforcement and Appeals (§ 10.02.010 – § 10.02.150)
- Ch 10.03 — Rules and Regulations (§ 10.03.010 – § 10.03.290)
- Ch 10.04 — Fees (§ 10.04.010 – § 10.04.040)
- Ch 10.05 — Historic Cemeteries (§ 10.05.010 – § 10.05.240)
- Ch 11.01 — Supportive Housing Services Program (§ 11.01.010 – § 11.01.190)