Oregon HOAs enforce CC and Rs under ORS 94 and ORS 100 through written notice, hearings, and fines; selective or inconsistent enforcement can waive future enforcement.
Portland HOAs enforce covenants, conditions, and restrictions under ORS 94.630 (planned communities) and ORS 100.405 (condominiums). The process typically requires written notice, opportunity for hearing before the board, and a fine schedule in the rules. Repeat violations can lead to court injunctions. Oregon courts require HOAs to enforce consistently, and long-running non-enforcement can constitute waiver or laches. HOAs cannot fine for protected activities (political signs under ORS 94.780, flags under federal Flag Freedom Act, solar, and certain rainwater capture). Members can request records of past enforcement to check for selective patterns.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Portland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Portland, OR
Portland does not have a general ordinance restricting lawn ornaments, garden statues, or yard decorations on private residential property. Items must remain...
Portland, OR
Portland has no specific city ordinance regulating inflatable holiday displays on private residential property. Inflatables must stay on the property and not...
Portland, OR
Portland does not have a specific ordinance regulating residential holiday lighting. General electrical safety and nuisance standards apply. Historic Conserv...
Portland, OR
Permanent outdoor kitchens in Portland require Bureau of Development Services permits when they include gas, plumbing, electrical, or structural work. Built-...
Portland, OR
Residential outdoor smokers (offset, pellet, kamado, vertical) are legal in Portland under the cooking-fire exemption to PCC 31.16, but persistent smoke that...
Portland, OR
Portland adopts the Oregon Fire Code (2022 edition based on IFC 2021) through PCC 31.16. Under IFC §308.1.4, propane (LPG) and charcoal grills are prohibited...
See how Portland's cc&r enforcement rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.