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M.B. Mack

Portland Agrees to Change 'Odor Code' After Vietnamese Restaurant Forced to Shut Down Over Neighbor Complaint About 'Food Smell'

Changes proposed for Portland's controversial 'odor' ordinance after restaurant's forced shutdown (Credit: KGW News / YouTube screenshot)

Portland's City Council has overhauled its controversial odor code after the closure of a Vietnamese restaurant.

In February, Pho Gabo in Northeast Portland shut down after receiving multiple odor complaints from a single anonymous neighbor. Despite attempts to fix the issue, the cost of complying with the strict code, potentially costing $50,000 for new ventilation, was prohibitive.

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