Parking Rules in Washington County, OR (2026)
6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Washington County, Oregon.
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RV & Boat Parking
In unincorporated Washington County inside the Metro Urban Growth Boundary, you cannot live or sleep in a parked vehicle on a public street, and a resident's RV can sit on the street for only five consecutive days in any two-week span before it is tagged for towing.
Washington County RV & Boat Street Parking
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code § 8.16.055 — Prohibited Parking
The following parking is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Washington County within the Metro Urban Growth Boundary. A.No person shall live, sleep, or reside in a vehicle that is parked upon a public street or public right-of-way.1.A person may temporarily occupy a recreational vehicle legally parked on a public street as long as:a.The period of occupancy is not longer than five consecu...
Driveway Rules
In unincorporated Washington County, Section 413-4.5 requires driveways under 100 feet long for detached dwellings, and all townhouse driveways, to be paved, sets a minimum 10-foot driveway width under Section 413-4.11, and requires curbs of concrete or asphalt on most off-street parking areas inside the Urban Growth Boundary.
Washington County Driveway Paving Requirements
Some RestrictionsWashington County Community Development Code §§ 413-4.5, 413-4.11
413-4.5 All off-street parking areas, except for detached or two unit attached dwellings on a single lot and areas outside the UGB, shall be constructed with curbs of concrete or asphalt. Driveways for detached dwelling units that are less than 100 feet in length shall be paved. All driveways for Townhouse dwelling units shall be paved. Those areas constructed with a gravel surface may use curb...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Within the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District, the unincorporated pockets of Washington County outside Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard and the county's other cities, an RV can't sit on a residential street more than four days (96 hours) in any 28-day period, and commercial vehicles as defined by ORS 801.208 are barred from residential streets outright, no time limit needed.
Washington County RV & Commercial Parking Limits
Significant RestrictionsWashington County ESPD Ordinance No. 2, § 2.5(E)-(H)
E.No person shall park a recreational vehicle on a residential street within the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District for a period in excess of four days (96 consecutive hours) in any 28-day period.F.No person shall park a commercial vehicle, as that term is defined in ORS 801.208, on a residential street within the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District.G.In lieu of or in addition to towing the vehi...
EV Charging
Washington County's Community Development Code does not mandate electric vehicle charging spaces, but Section 413-3.6 sets installation standards for any that are provided, allowing them to count 1:1 toward required parking, requiring at least one ADA-compliant space, and capping outlet mounting height between 18 and 48 inches.
Washington County EV Charging Space Rules
Light RestrictionsWashington County Community Development Code § 413-3.6
413-3.6 If provided, electric vehicle charging parking spaces, either public or private, shall comply with the following requirements: A. Electric vehicle charging parking spaces may substitute for required minimum off-street parking spaces of Section 413-6.1 at a 1:1 ratio. B. A minimum of one electric vehicle charging space shall be ADA compliant. C. Electric vehicle charging parking spaces s...
Loading Zones
Commercial, industrial and institutional development in unincorporated Washington County must provide off-street drop-off and loading spaces under Community Development Code Sections 413-9 and 413-10, scaled to building floor area, with dedicated minimum dimensions and a ban on using a loading space for storage.
Washington County Off-Street Loading Space Rules
Some RestrictionsWashington County Community Development Code §§ 413-9, 413-10
413-9 Minimum Off-Street Drop-off and Loading Requirements In all primary districts, drop-off and loading areas complying with the dimensions of 413-10 shall be provided according to the following schedule ... 413-9.4 Commercial: Floor Area: Under 5,000 square feet - Zero spaces; 5,000 to 25,000 square feet - One space; 25,000 to 50,000 square feet - Two spaces; 50,000 to 100,000 square feet - ...
Towing & Impound Rights
Washington County Code Chapter 8.16 hands sheriff's deputies towing authority on top of ORS Chapter 819, but it deliberately builds no county tow board and no county rate schedule. Section 8.16.080 sends every impounded owner's notice, lien and hearing claim back to state statute instead. The chapter is unincorporated-territory law: it does not reach Beaverton, Hillsboro or Tigard.
Washington County Tow Hearing & Vehicle Release Rules
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code § 8.16.080
[§ 8.16.070, abandoned and disabled vehicles] If a deputy becomes aware of information that the owner or another person with a right to possession of the vehicle continues to assert an interest in the vehicle at any time prior to the vehicle actually being towed, including but not limited to moving the vehicle to another location or contacting the deputy to tell him/her that the vehicle is not ...
Parking Rules by City in Washington County
2 cities in Washington County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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