code of ordinances

City of Portland, Maine Code of Ordinances last updated July, 2003. This 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 874-8480 or the City Clerk Department at 874-8677. There is a charge for hard copies.

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City Charter Last Revision 11/6/2001
Chapter 1 General Provisions Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 2 Administration Last Revision 7/5/2006
Chapter 2.5 Alarm Systems Last Revision 7/20/2005
Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 4 Amusements Last Revision 05/28/2008
Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl Last Revision 8/5/2002
Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations Last Revision 9/20/2007
Chapter 7 Cemeteries Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 8 Reserved Last Revision 12/20/2006
Chapter 9 Elections Last Revision 7/17/2007
Chapter 10 Prevention and Protection Last Revision 6/19/2008
Chapter 11 Food and Food Handlers Last Revision 4/3/2008
Chapter 12 Garbage, Wastes and Junk Last Revision 6/21/2007
Chapter 13 General Assistance Last Revision 3/18/2002
Chapter 13.5 Human Rights Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 13.6 Domestic Partnership Last Revision 7/20/2005
Chapter 14 Land Use Last Revision 6/19/2008
Chapter 15 Licenses and Permits Last Revision 6/19/2008
Chapter 16 Massage Establishments Last Revision 11/20/2003
Chapter 17 Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions Last Revision 11/17/2005

Chapter 18 Parks, Recreation and Public Building

 Last Revision 4/03/2008
Chapter 19 Peddlers And Solicitors Last Revision 05/28/2008
Chapter 20 Police Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 21 Public Markets Last Revision 05/28/2008
Chapter 22 Rodent And Vermin Control Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 23 Secondhand Goods Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 24 Sewers Last Revision 5/18/2005
Chapter 25 Streets, Sidewalks And Other Public Places Last Revision 6/19/2008
Chapter 26 Swimming Pools Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 27 Broadband Telecommunications Network Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 28 Traffic And Motor Vehicles Last Revision 4/3/2008
Chapter 29 Vegetation Last Revision 12/1/2000
Chapter 30 Vehicles For Hire Last Revision 7/1/2008
Chapter 31 Scrap Metal Recycling Facilities Last Revision 7/19/2006
Code Index 10-19-2005

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Table of Contents (TOC) Last Revision 05/28/2008