7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Washington County, Oregon.
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RV and vehicle storage in unincorporated Washington County is regulated through the Community Development Code zoning requirements. Recreational vehicle storage is listed as a regulated use in residential zones. Specific standards vary by land use district.
Driveway access in unincorporated Washington County is regulated by the Community Development Code and county road standards. Blocking driveways on county roads is prohibited. Road access permits may be required for new or modified driveways.
Commercial vehicle storage on residential property is regulated through the Community Development Code. Home businesses in unincorporated areas must comply with home occupation standards including vehicle storage limits. Vehicle storage is a common code compliance issue.
Washington County Sheriff enforces parking regulations in unincorporated areas. Parking against traffic, storing vehicles on streets, parking over 18 inches from curb, and blocking cluster mailboxes are all ticketable offenses.
Hillsboro Municipal Code 8.12.030, 7.08.04, 6.28.010 and 6.12.040 — Code Compliance: Parking Complaints, Street and Sidewalk Obstructions
Parking Complaints — Parking against traffic, parking over 18" from the curb, storing your vehicle on the street, and blocking a cluster mailbox are just four of the many things that can nab you a parking ticket. For a full list of all parking regulations, refer to HMC 8.12.030 or visit our Public Works Rules of the Road webpage. Street and Sidewalk Obstructions — Per HMC 7.08.04, No person may...
Washington County Chapter 8.16 limits use of a vehicle or RV for overnight lodging on the public right-of-way to 48 hours maximum at any location (or within a 2-mile radius). Recent rules further restrict RV street parking.
Portland City Code, Chapter 16.20 Public Right-of-Way Parking, Sections 16.20.170 and 16.20.120
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...
Washington County requires electrical permits for Level 2 EV chargers under OAR 918-311-0065. HOAs cannot prohibit EV charger installation on owner property under ORS 94.798. County Building Services issues EVSE permits via ePermitting.
Washington County Sheriff's Office tags and tows abandoned vehicles on public rights-of-way under ORS 819.110 and county Chapter 8.16. A vehicle on public street for 24+ hours meeting abandonment criteria can be tagged; 24 more hours before tow. On private property, ORS 98.830 applies.
Portland City Code, Chapter 16.30 Towing & Disposition of Vehicles, Sections 16.30.210 and 16.30.225
16.30.210 When a Vehicle May be Towed. A vehicle may be towed and held at the expense of the owner or person entitled to possession of it from: A. Any public right-of-way, city owned or operated property, parking lot, public park or other public place or property, when: 1. The vehicle is parked in violation of a temporary or permanent parking restriction; 2. The vehicle is parked unlawfully or ...
4 cities in Washington County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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