Construction hours in Hillsboro, OR — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Hillsboro permits construction, industrial, and agricultural noise between 6 AM and 9 PM per Subchapter 6.24. Construction outside these hours is prohibited in residential areas.
Under Hillsboro Municipal Code Subchapter 6.24, sounds caused by industrial, agricultural, or construction activities are permitted between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Construction noise outside these hours in residential zones is a violation. This includes operation of power tools, heavy equipment, excavation, and demolition. Emergency repair work may be exempt. The Code Compliance division enforces construction noise complaints.
Construction outside allowed hours results in citations and fines. Stop work orders may be issued.
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Vehicles in Hillsboro driveways must not block sidewalks. Driveway modifications require permits from the city's permitting center.
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Hillsboro restricts RV and boat parking on streets and in residential front yards. RVs may not be used as dwellings on residential property.
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Hillsboro regulates on-street parking. Vehicles must be registered and operable. Vehicles may not remain in the same location for more than 72 hours without ...
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Hillsboro restricts large commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Small work vehicles are generally allowed in driveways.
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Hillsboro's development code regulates fence heights. Front yard fences are typically limited to 3.5 feet and side/rear fences to 6 feet in residential zones.
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