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TMC 8.24.050(A)(2) exempts commercial construction, street work, street repair, drilling, and demolition noise only when it occurs Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Outside those windows the noise is presumed unreasonable.

Leaf blowers are classified as 'domestic power tools' under TMC 8.24.020 and may only be operated between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. under TMC 8.24.050(A)(3). Troutdale does not ban gas-powered leaf blowers and does not require a decibel limit for residential yard equipment.

Amplified music, stereos, loudspeakers, and other sound-reproducing devices are governed by TMC Ch. 8.24. The chapter's 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. unreasonable-noise window applies, and TMC 8.24.050(A)(6) only protects constitutionally protected speech when it is not plainly audible inside a neighboring noise sensitive unit.

Troutdale contracts animal nuisance enforcement to Multnomah County Animal Services, headquartered at 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy in Troutdale. Under Multnomah County Code 13.305(B)(5), a dog is a nuisance if it makes continuous noise for at least 10 minutes or intermittent noise for at least 30 minutes.

Troutdale Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Under TMC 8.24.035, noise is unreasonable during those hours if it is plainly audible inside any noise sensitive unit that is not the source. Enforcement is by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon has no statewide short-term rental insurance mandate, and Troutdale's municipal code does not require STR operators to carry a specific liability policy or name the city as additional insured. Most lenders and STR markets still expect at least $1,000,000 per-occurrence commercial general liability coverage written for transient occupancy, since standard homeowner policies often exclude STR use. Confirm any city-specific requirement with Community Development at 503-674-7230.

Troutdale has not codified a short-term-rental-specific occupancy cap (such as a flat maximum number of guests or a 'two per bedroom plus two' formula). Because the Troutdale Development Code does not define STR as a separate use and the Troutdale Municipal Code does not impose a vacation-rental headcount, occupancy is governed by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code as adopted statewide, which use International Code Council bedroom-area minimums: 70 square feet for one occupant, plus 50 square feet for each additional occupant in a shared sleeping room. Lease/listing capacity is set by the operator within those building-code limits.

Troutdale does not impose a city-level transient lodging tax. Short-term rentals inside the city limits are subject to two layered taxes: (1) the Multnomah County Transient Lodging Tax of 5.5% on all rentals in Multnomah County outside the City of Portland, administered by the Multnomah County Department of County Management; and (2) the Oregon state transient lodging tax (ORS 320.305-320.340), which increases from 1.5% to 2.5% effective for lodging charges on or after January 1, 2026 under HB 2977. Platform-collected tax (Airbnb, Vrbo) typically covers both taxes for platform bookings; direct bookings remain the operator's responsibility. The only Troutdale city-level dollar obligation is the $80 annual business license fee that applies at three or more rental units.

Troutdale has not codified short-term-rental-specific quiet hours, decibel schedules, or party-house penalties. STR guests are governed by the general noise control provisions of Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 8.24, which prohibits the operation of radios, televisions, stereos, loudspeakers, musical instruments, and similar sound-producing devices between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when the sound is 'plainly audible' inside a noise-sensitive unit that is not the source. The same 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. window applies to loading, unloading, and handling of crates, containers, and building materials. Daytime amplified sound, vehicle horns, and animal noise are independently regulated under Chapter 8.24 and the nuisance provisions of TMC Chapter 8.28.

Troutdale has no STR-specific parking rules. Standard TMC Chapter 10 parking rules apply. RVs are limited to 4 hours on street for loading/unloading. Maximum 5 vehicles per residential unit including up to 2 RVs on private property.

As of May 2026, the City of Troutdale has not enacted a short-term-rental-specific permit, registration, or licensing ordinance. The Troutdale Municipal Code and Troutdale Development Code (TDC) do not contain a dedicated STR chapter. Operators of vacation rentals, Airbnb, and Vrbo listings inside Troutdale are governed by the city's general business-license rule: under the Troutdale City Code business licensing provisions administered by the City Recorder, a business license is required of any person conducting business in the city, with a narrow exemption for owners of two or fewer residential dwelling units. The Community Development Department (503-674-7230) is the city's designated point of contact for STR-specific operational questions because no codified STR permit exists.

Troutdale does not impose California-style numeric defensible-space distances around homes, but the Oregon Fire Code adopted by Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 15.12 includes general weed, grass, and combustible-vegetation provisions, and TMC Title 8 (Health and Safety) Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances) treats overgrown vegetation and accumulated combustibles as nuisances subject to abatement. Most of Troutdale is mapped within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) per Multnomah County hazard planning.

Most of Troutdale is mapped within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) per the Multnomah County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, primarily because of proximity to the Sandy River corridor, the Columbia River Gorge (site of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire), and surrounding rural forested areas. Wildfire rules in Troutdale operate through the Oregon Fire Code adopted by Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 15.12, Oregon's statewide Wildfire Hazard Map and SB 762 building-code provisions, and seasonal East Multnomah County burn bans rather than through a separately codified city wildfire-zone ordinance.

Troutdale follows Oregon state fireworks law (ORS 480.110-480.165) — only state-legal consumer fireworks may be used, and any device that flies, explodes, or travels more than 6 feet on the ground or 12 inches into the air is illegal statewide. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in all Troutdale city parks under Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Section 13.20.250. Violations of state fireworks law can carry fines up to $2,500 plus seizure of illegal devices.

Outdoor burning in Troutdale is regulated under the Oregon Fire Code adopted by Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 15.12 and is subject to the East Multnomah County burn line at 503-618-3083, which residents must call before any outdoor burning. During seasonal burn bans, all open burning — campfires, fire pits, yard debris, and agricultural burning — is prohibited; only propane and charcoal cooking BBQs remain allowed. Yard debris burning in particular is heavily restricted in the Portland metro airshed.

Troutdale regulates recreational fires through its adoption of the Oregon Fire Code in Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 15.12 — most recently updated by Ordinance 890 in June 2024. Fire protection services are provided by Gresham Fire & Emergency Services, which serves Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village under contract. Outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is also subject to seasonal burn bans coordinated through the East Multnomah County Burn Line at 503-618-3083.

TMC 10.12.040 requires all vehicles parked on private property to sit on a hard, durable surface like concrete, asphalt, or compacted gravel. Front-yard parking is restricted to driveways, and no vehicle may extend into the public right-of-way or sidewalk.

TMC 10.04.020 defines an abandoned vehicle as one with expired or missing plates, no visible VIN, or that appears inoperative. TMC 10.36.010 bars such vehicles from any public right-of-way over 72 hours, or visible private property over seven days.

TMC 10.12.050 bars parking RVs, trailers, or boats on any Troutdale street except for loading or unloading up to four hours. On private residential property, TMC 10.12.040(A) caps the household at two recreational vehicles within a five-vehicle total.

Troutdale Municipal Code Chapter 10 restricts oversize commercial vehicles (trailers, trucks, buses, motor homes) from long-term residential street parking. These vehicles are classified as 'oversize commercial vehicles' and subject to the standard 4-hour loading/unloading allowance on residential streets.

Troutdale TMC Chapter 10 sets a 72-hour maximum for vehicles stored on public streets. Abandoned vehicles may be cited and towed. No parking in front yards except on driveways. All private-property vehicles must be on durable surfaces.

Troutdale does not require a permit for a residential fence under 4 feet in a front yard or 7 feet in a side or rear yard that meets the TDC 5.040 clear vision standards. Electric and pool fences have their own permit triggers under TDC 5.050.

TDC 5.050 caps residential fences at 4 feet in any required front yard setback and 7 feet in side or rear setbacks. Commercial and industrial lots are capped at 3.5 feet in front and 6 feet in side or rear. All fences must meet TDC 5.040 clear vision standards.

Troutdale follows Oregon's boundary fence statute (ORS 97.130). Fences must not encroach on the public right-of-way. Property surveys are recommended before building near boundaries. Clear vision areas at street intersections must be maintained.

TMC Chapter 6.08 (adopted by Ord. 865, 2020) allows up to six hens with a permit on any Troutdale lot. Roosters are banned. Coops must sit in the rear yard, 15 feet from neighboring dwellings, with runs 3 feet off property lines.

Troutdale adopted Multnomah County's animal control code by Ordinance 666 (1998). MCC 13.305(B)(1) prohibits dogs at large; MCC 13.002 defines a dog as 'at large' if not restrained by a leash, tether, or device no longer than eight feet under control of a capable person.

Troutdale has no breed-specific legislation. Oregon state law does not restrict specific breeds. Dangerous dog declarations are based on behavior under ORS 609. Multnomah County Animal Services handles dangerous dog matters.

Troutdale has no city beekeeping ordinance. The Multnomah County animal code (adopted by Ord. 666) excludes bees from its livestock definition. State law (ORS 602) requires apiary registration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture at five or more colonies.

Troutdale follows Oregon state law (ORS 609.305) prohibiting most exotic animals without a pre-2010 ODA permit. Wild animals cannot be kept as pets. Multnomah County Animal Services enforces animal control for Troutdale.

Troutdale maintains an official Nuisance Plants list (40+ species removable without environmental review) and a Prohibited Plants list (Scot's Broom, English Ivy, Purple Loosestrife, Reed Canarygrass, Himalayan Blackberry) banned from all reviewed landscaping. Persistent infestations are abated under TMC Chapter 8.28.

TMC Chapter 13.10 (Troutdale Tree Ordinance) requires a permit from the Director of Community Development to remove any street tree, or to remove any tree six inches in diameter or larger on undeveloped or underdeveloped property. No permit is needed to remove trees on developed property.

Troutdale requires trees to be trimmed to 7 feet above sidewalks. Street trees require a permit from Troutdale Public Works (Parks Division) before pruning or removal. Private property tree trimming does not require a permit under standard conditions.

Under TMC Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances), any grass or weeds 14 inches or taller is a public nuisance that must be cut or mowed. The Code Compliance Office enforces the rule at 503-491-4009. Persistent overgrowth can be abated by the city with costs assessed to the property.

Troutdale has no mandatory watering schedule or drought-stage outdoor watering ordinance. The city's domestic water comes from city-owned wells tapping deep aquifers, with emergency inter-ties to Gresham, Fairview, and Wood Village. Public Works promotes voluntary conservation through the Regional Water Providers Consortium.

Troutdale home occupations must not change the residential character of the property. Exterior commercial signs are generally prohibited to maintain residential appearance. Any signs must comply with Troutdale's sign code and Development Code standards.

Troutdale allows home occupations as an accessory use in residential zoning districts under Troutdale Development Code (TDC) Chapter 5.100 (Home Occupations), administered by Community Development. A home occupation is defined as a lawful occupation carried on in a dwelling by a resident of the dwelling where the occupation is secondary to the main use of the property as a residential dwelling. The TDC requires the use to remain clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential character of the property, conducted by household residents, with no external evidence of the business and no off-site impacts (noise, traffic, parking, signage beyond what is allowed). A Troutdale business license under Title 5 of the City Code is also required regardless of the home-occupation zoning approval.

Troutdale home occupation rules under Development Code Chapter 5.100 require that business activities not generate traffic beyond normal residential levels. Customer visits that materially alter traffic patterns or neighborhood character may require a conditional use permit.

Troutdale requires building and electrical permits for in-ground pool installation. Oregon Residential Specialty Code sets standards for all pool installations. Pool barriers must comply with ORSC Appendix G. Contact Troutdale Permit Services for requirements.

Above-ground pools in Troutdale must meet ORSC Appendix G barrier requirements even when no structural permit is required. Ladders/steps must be lockable or removable. Pools must comply with Troutdale Development Code zoning setbacks.

Swimming pool barriers in Troutdale always require a building permit. Oregon Residential Specialty Code Appendix G requires a 4-foot minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates opening away from the pool. Contact Troutdale Permit Services for application.

Troutdale requires a building permit to construct, demolish, or move any carport over 200 square feet in floor area or over 10 feet in height (measured from finished floor to top plate). Smaller non-habitable accessory structures are permit-exempt but must still meet zoning setbacks. Carports also have to satisfy Troutdale Development Code parking dimensions and the underlying residential zone's setback and height standards. Confirm zone-specific setbacks with the Community Development Department at 503-665-5175.

TDC 5.010 regulates residential accessory structures, including sheds. No shed may sit in the front yard, and side and rear setbacks are at least 3 feet. A single shed is capped at 1,000 sq ft and 20 feet tall; building permits apply over 200 sq ft or 10 feet.

TDC 8.170 allows up to two accessory dwelling units per legal primary single-family dwelling — one must be an interior conversion or attached, and the other detached. Each ADU is capped at 800 square feet or 50% of the primary dwelling, whichever is smaller.

Converting a garage into living space in Troutdale requires a building permit under TMC Title 15. If the conversion creates a separate dwelling unit, it also must meet ADU standards in TDC 8.170 and provide replacement off-street parking under TDC 9.010.

Troutdale operates a municipal stormwater system under an NPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit issued by Oregon DEQ. Storm sewer rules are codified in Troutdale Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 12.06 (Storm Sewer System) and erosion and sediment control in TMC Chapter 12.09. The Public Works Department's Stormwater Services Division responds to spills and illicit discharges; report a spill via 503-674-3300 (business hours) or 503-251-4163 (after-hours emergency).

Troutdale participates in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and regulates development in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) under Troutdale Development Code Chapter 14 (Flood Management), adopted by Ordinance 851 on January 17, 2019. SFHAs cover about 3% of the city — primarily along the Sandy River and Beaver Creek. Chapter 14 requires a 2-foot freeboard above base flood elevation for new and substantially improved residential structures, plus balanced cut-and-fill and engineer certification of no-rise.

Troutdale has not enacted a city-level just-cause eviction ordinance, but Oregon's statewide just-cause regime under Senate Bill 608 (2019), codified at ORS 90.427, applies to every residential tenancy in the city after the first year of occupancy. ORS 90.427 prohibits no-cause termination of any month-to-month tenancy after the first 12 months of occupancy except on specified for-cause grounds (non-payment, material lease violation, repeat violations, outrageous conduct, etc.) or on specified qualifying landlord reasons (sale to a buyer who will occupy, landlord or family member occupancy, demolition or conversion, repair or renovation making the unit unsafe or unfit). Qualifying-landlord-reason terminations require a 90-day written notice and payment of one month's rent in relocation assistance unless the landlord is exempt (owner-occupants of a duplex who reside in one unit, and landlords of four or fewer dwelling units in the state).

Troutdale has no local rent-control ordinance, but Oregon's statewide rent-stabilization regime under Senate Bill 608 (2019), codified at ORS 90.323 and ORS 90.324, applies to every residential tenancy in the city. The statute caps annual rent increases at the lesser of 7% plus the published 12-month change in the West Region CPI-U or 10%. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services publishes the maximum allowable rent increase each fall; for calendar year 2026 the cap is 9.5% (7% + 2.5% CPI). Dwellings whose certificate of occupancy was issued less than 15 years before the rent increase are exempt. Subsidized affordable units are governed by their separate regulatory agreements.

Troutdale does not adopt a separate municipal juvenile curfew; it enforces the Oregon statewide curfew under ORS 419C.680. No minor under 18 may be in any street, highway, park, alley, or other public place between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. without a qualifying exception.

Under Troutdale Municipal Code Ch. 13.20, city parks are open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April through September and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from October through March. Outside those hours the park is closed and any person present is subject to ejection by parks staff or police.