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Dumpsters in the Right-of-Way (PDF Document, 119kb)
Recommend Goal to eliminate permanent placement of dumpsters and containers from public streets and sidewalks within two years.

Trust may come with changes
Portland Tribune, March 12, 2004
http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=234...

Ombudsman takes issue with water bureau's tactics
The Oregonian, March 11, 2004
http://www.oregonlive.com/metro/oregonian/index.ss...

Portland's ombudsman turns conflict into communication
See page 7 of the Bureau of Development Services January 2004 Plans Examiner for report on BDS success.
http://www.bds.ci.portland.or.us/pubs/planexaminer...

Bureau wants to turn on the charm - Property owners laud the city's look at some over-the-top fines
Portland Tribune, January 3, 2003

Ombudsman Report Results in Reduction in Code Fines
Portland Tribune, December 13, 2002