Beaverton's Parking Rules: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles parking rules a little differently. In Beaverton, Oregon, there are 4 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Driveway Rules

Beaverton defines a driveway as any alley or access drive from a street to public or private property. No parking is permitted on sidewalks, curbs, planting strips, or medians within the public right-of-way. Vehicles must not block driveways or mailboxes (10-foot clearance on each side of mailboxes 8 AM – 6 PM, except Sundays/holidays).

Key details: Sidewalk/Curb Parking: Prohibited on sidewalks, curbs, planting strips, medians. Mailbox Clearance: 10 feet on each side, 8 AM – 6 PM (except Sun/holidays). Driveway Blocking: Prohibited — vehicles must not obstruct driveway access. Code: BMC Chapter 6.02. Surface Requirements: See Beaverton Development Code for driveway standards.

Sidewalk blocking: parking citation $50 to $200. Unpaved parking: code compliance notice. Unpermitted driveway work: stop-work order.

RV & Boat Parking

Recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and similar non-transportation devices parked on Beaverton public streets must be moved at least 1/10 mile within 48 hours. Motor trucks are prohibited near residences between 9 PM and 7 AM. Vehicle camping on public streets is generally prohibited unless authorized under a city-managed program.

Key details: RV Street Limit: Must move at least 1/10 mile every 48 hours. Truck Curfew: No motor trucks near residences 9 PM – 7 AM. Vehicle Camping: Prohibited on streets; commercial lots require city authorization. Alley Parking: Loading/unloading only, max 30 minutes. Code: BMC 6.02.310, 6.02.324.

Code compliance notice with correction period. Fines $100 to $500/day after notice. Towing for street violations.

Street Parking Limits

Beaverton Code Chapter 6 (Traffic - Parking) sets the city's street-parking rules. Vehicles must park parallel to the curb, headed in the direction of lawful traffic, with curbside wheels within 12 inches of the curb. Vehicles must hold current registration; a vehicle that has not moved within 48 hours and appears inoperable, lacks current registration, or is not registered to a nearby address is considered abandoned and subject to tow. The Beaverton Police Department enforces street parking; there is no separate transportation bureau.

Key details: Curb Distance: Within 12 inches of curb, parallel to traffic direction. Abandoned Vehicle: Unmoved 48+ hours with expired plates or inoperable appearance. RV/Trailer Street Limit: Must move >=0.1 mile every 48 hours. Truck Curfew: No motor trucks near residences 9 PM - 7 AM. Enforcement: Beaverton Police Department (no separate transportation bureau).

Street parking violations are enforced by the Beaverton Police Department through citations, with fines set by the Beaverton municipal court fee schedule. Abandoned vehicles meeting the 48-hour standard may be towed at the owner's expense under Beaverton Code Chapter 6 and ORS 819.110. Repeated violations and unpaid citations may lead to additional collection action and DMV holds.

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Motor trucks as defined by the Oregon Vehicle Code are prohibited from parking on Beaverton streets between 9 PM and 7 AM near residences, motels, apartments, hotels, or other sleeping accommodations. Standard parking rules apply at all other times. Commercial vehicles must comply with general street parking regulations.

Key details: Overnight Restriction: Motor trucks prohibited near residences 9 PM – 7 AM. Applies To: Motor trucks as defined by Oregon Vehicle Code. Daytime Rules: Standard street parking regulations apply. Code: BMC Section 6.02.310. Zoning: Development Code regulates commercial vehicle parking in commercial/industrial zones.

Parking citations $50 to $250. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized or illegally stored commercial vehicles.

The Bottom Line

Beaverton's parking rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Beaverton is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Beaverton can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.