Public Conduct in Hillsboro, OR (2026)
3 verified public conduct rules for Hillsboro, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Hillsboro allows skateboards on most sidewalks, but the Municipal Code bans them on sidewalks inside the downtown core bounded by Lincoln, Baseline, 5th, and Adams, and caps sidewalk speed at 10 mph citywide.
Hillsboro Sidewalk Skateboarding Rules
Some RestrictionsHillsboro Municipal Code § 8.28.040
Bicycles, skateboards and toy vehicles may be operated on sidewalks within the corporate limits of the City except on those sidewalks under HMC 8.28.040(B) or under those conditions in HMC 8.28.040(C) and (D).B.Sidewalks adjacent to streets or on public service building grounds located within the boundaries between the north line of NE and NW Lincoln Street to the south line of SW and SE Baseli...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Smoking, vaping and tobacco use are banned on all Hillsboro public lands and facilities, at City-sponsored events, and in any City-owned vehicle or property, with narrow exceptions for unionized employees.
Hillsboro Smoking Ban on Public Land
Significant RestrictionsHillsboro Municipal Code § 9.32.095(A)
A.Smoking, vaping and tobacco use is prohibited:1.On or in any public lands and facilities;2.At any City-sponsored event; and3.On or in any City owned or controlled personal property, including, but not limited to, vehicles.B.The Manager may adopt regulations to permit smoking, vaping and tobacco use by City employees, which might otherwise be prohibited by this section, to the extent necessary...
Public Alcohol Use
Drinking, selling or carrying an opened alcohol container on any Hillsboro public land or public facility is banned unless a permit, City regulation or other law specifically authorizes it.
Hillsboro Public Land Open Container Ban
Significant RestrictionsHillsboro Municipal Code § 9.32.040(D)
No person may, upon or in any public land or public facility: A.Engage in conduct that constitutes a crime.B.Unless otherwise authorized by law, carry upon the person a weapon or an instrument by the use of which injury could be inflicted upon a person or property of a person.C.Discharge a firearm in violation of HMC 7.08.010, except for a peace officer in the line of duty.D.Sell, drink or c...
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