7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Multnomah County does not have a specific RV parking ordinance for unincorporated areas beyond Oregon state law. Oregon state law (ORS 197.493) addresses RV occupancy on private property. Living in an RV long-term on private property may require a land use permit in some zones.
Driveways in unincorporated Multnomah County that access county roads require an approach permit from Multnomah County Land Use and Transportation. Vehicles on private property must not block road access or drainage ditches.
Commercial vehicles on county-maintained roads in unincorporated Multnomah County are subject to Oregon state commercial vehicle regulations (ORS Title 59, ODOT rules). No specific county commercial vehicle parking ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. Each city has its own rules.
Parking on county-maintained roads in unincorporated Multnomah County is governed by Oregon state traffic laws and county road rules. Abandoned vehicles may be reported to Multnomah County Sheriff. Each city within the county (Portland, Gresham, Troutdale) has its own separate parking code.
Multnomah County has no blanket overnight street parking ban, but Portland prohibits parking in the same spot for more than 24 hours under PCC 16.20.170 and enforces Area Parking Permit zones in several neighborhoods. Gresham GRC 7.20 allows overnight parking except during snow emergencies. ODOT prohibits overnight parking on state highway rights-of-way under OAR 734-035.
Portland City Code 16.20.170 (Storing Property on Street Prohibited); 16.20.190 (Successive Violations)
16.20.170 Storing Property on Street Prohibited. A. No person may store, or permit to be stored, a vehicle or other personal property on public right-of-way or other public property in excess of 24 hours without permission of the City Administrator. B. Failure to operate and move a vehicle or move nonvehicular property off of the block face within a 24-hour period constitutes prima facie eviden...
Portland requires EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-family construction under PCC 33.266 (2021 amendment) — 50% of parking spaces must be EV-capable. Oregon Building Codes Division OAR 918-460 adopted the 2022 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requiring 1 EV-ready space for new single-family homes with dedicated parking. HOA preemption under ORS 94.762 protects owner EV installations.
Multnomah County enforces abandoned vehicle rules under MCC 14.700 on county roads and unincorporated areas. Portland PCC 16.30 applies within city limits. Oregon ORS 819.110 authorizes removal after 24 hours on public streets. Inoperable vehicles on private property must be screened from public view per county zoning.
3 cities in Multnomah County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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