Quiet Hours: Gresham vs Portland
How do quiet hours rules compare between Gresham, OR and Portland, OR?
Gresham and Portland have similar restriction levels.
Gresham, OR
Multnomah County
Gresham Revised Code §7.20 regulates noise. Residential areas must not exceed 50 dBA between 10 PM and 7 AM, or 60 dBA between 7 AM and 10 PM at the property line.
View full Gresham rules →Portland, OR
Multnomah County
Portland City Code Title 18 (Noise Control) sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, with stricter residential sound limits during those hours. Daytime maximum sound at a residential property line is 75 dBA; nighttime is 60 dBA. The Portland Noise Office in the Bureau of Development Services administers permits and complaints.
View full Portland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Gresham | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Limit | 50 dBA (10 PM – 7 AM) | 60 dBA at residential property line |
| Daytime Limit | 60 dBA (7 AM – 10 PM) | 75 dBA at residential property line |
| Code Section | GRC §7.20 | - |
| Complaints | Code Compliance division | - |
| Primary Code | - | PCC Title 18 (Noise Control), Chapters 18.10 and 18.12 |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily |
| Construction Hours | - | 7am-6pm weekdays, 8am-6pm weekends (PCC 18.12) |
| Permit Authority | - | Portland Noise Office (BDS) / Noise Review Board |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Gresham FAQ
What are Gresham's quiet hours?
Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM with a 50 dBA limit at the property line. Daytime hours (7 AM–10 PM) allow up to 60 dBA.
How do I file a noise complaint in Gresham?
Contact the City of Gresham Code Compliance division to report noise violations.
Portland FAQ
What are Portland's official quiet hours?
PCC Title 18 sets quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. citywide. During those hours, the sound limit at a residential property line drops to 60 dBA and power equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers is prohibited.
Can I run construction equipment on Saturday morning?
Yes — PCC 18.12 allows construction from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Earlier or later work requires a noise variance from the Noise Review Board through the Portland Bureau of Development Services.
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