How Tigard Handles Parking Rules: A Practical Guide

Tigard maintains 50 local ordinances across all categories, and 5 of those deal specifically with parking rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Tigard falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Abandoned Vehicles

Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 7.60 defines an abandoned vehicle and makes it unlawful to abandon any vehicle on a public right-of-way or other public property in the City of Tigard. Stored vehicles (those left in the same location for 72 hours or more) are also subject to citation and tow, and the rules dovetail with the parking limits in TMC Chapter 10.28.

Key details: Abandoned Threshold: 24+ hours plus enumerated condition (TMC 7.60.010). Stored Threshold: 72 hours (TMC 7.60.010). Statutory Authority: TMC 7.60.015. Reporting: Tigard Police 503-629-0111 or service request. Cost to Owner: Citation plus tow and impound fees.

Abandoning a vehicle on a public right-of-way or public property in Tigard is a violation of TMC 7.60.015, and a stored vehicle that remains in the same location 72 hours or longer under TMC 7.60.010 may be cited and towed at the owner's expense. Civil penalties and tow/storage fees apply, and inoperable or wrecked vehicles on private property can additionally be enforced as nuisances under TMC Title 6 and TMC Title 7.

RV & Boat Parking

Tigard treats RVs, campers, travel trailers, motorhomes, and boats as vehicles subject to the 72-hour street-storage rule in Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 10.28 and the abandoned/stored vehicle definitions in TMC Chapter 7.60. A targeted exemption in TMC 10.28.030 lets a resident or guest park a camper, travel trailer, or motorhome on the adjacent public street for up to 10 days per calendar year, after which strict 12 a.m.-6 a.m. limits apply.

Key details: Street RV Limit: 10 days per calendar year (TMC 10.28.030). Storage Threshold: 72 hours (TMC 7.60.010). Overnight Cap After 10 Days: 30 min between 12-6 a.m.. Enforcement: Tigard Police, ticket and tow. Police Non-Emergency: 503-629-0111.

Parking an RV or boat on a Tigard public street for more than 72 hours, or more than 10 days per calendar year for a resident or guest under the TMC 10.28.030 exemption, is a Class B civil infraction enforceable by Tigard Police under TMC Chapter 10.28 and TMC Chapter 7.60. Vehicles can be cited, marked, and towed at the owner's expense. Tigard parking fines generally range from $50 to $265 per occurrence depending on the violation, with abandoned or hazardous vehicles subject to immediate tow.

Driveway Rules

Tigard requires off-street parking and driveways to be on a paved or pervious all-weather surface under the Tigard Community Development Code's off-street parking standards (CDC Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading). Driveway approaches and curb cuts on public right-of-way are administered separately under TMC Chapter 15.10, and Tigard Police enforce the on-street 72-hour rule in TMC Chapter 10.28 against vehicles parked across or near the driveway apron.

Key details: Paved Surface Standard: Asphalt, concrete, or pervious (CDC 18.410). Curb Cut Permit: Required (TMC Ch. 15.10). Garage Setback Rule: CDC 18.290 Table 18.290.1. Street Time Limit: 72 hours (TMC 10.28). Permits Contact: 503-718-2421.

Parking on unimproved residential yard areas in violation of the CDC 18.410 paved-surface requirement, or constructing or modifying a driveway approach without a TMC Chapter 15.10 permit, is enforced by Tigard Code Compliance and the Tigard Engineering Division through warning notices, civil penalties, and orders to restore the surface or remove the unauthorized curb cut. Blocking a driveway with a parked vehicle, or storing a vehicle for more than 72 hours on the street, is enforced by Tigard Police under TMC Chapter 10.28 and may result in citation and tow.

Street Parking Limits

Vehicles may not be stored on public streets for more than 72 continuous hours. Parking must be within 12 inches of the curb on the passenger side. Residential Parking Zone permits are available in designated areas near transit and commercial districts.

Key details: Time Limit: 72 hours max. Curb Distance: Within 12 inches. Fines: $50–$265 per occurrence. Code Section: TMC Chapter 10.28.

Fines range from $50 to $265 per occurrence based on ORS and TMC.

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Home occupation permits allow only one commercially licensed vehicle up to 0.75 ton GVW to be parked outside a structure in residential areas. Motor trucks and truck tractors are subject to overnight parking restrictions on public streets.

Key details: Home Occupation: 1 vehicle, 0.75 ton max. Overnight Street: Restricted 12 AM – 6 AM. Exterior Storage: Prohibited for commercial. Code Section: TMC 18.760.

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

The Bottom Line

Tigard'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 Tigard is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Tigard's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.