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Gresham, OR Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Weight threshold
10,000 lbs GVW or more
Where banned
any public street or right-of-way
Exception
immediate loading/unloading only
Max fine
$250

Summary

Gresham prohibits parking any vehicle or combination over 10,000 pounds GVW on public streets, highways, or rights-of-way, except while actively loading or unloading.

Park or permit to be parked, any of the following vehicles on any public highway, road, street, or right-of-way within the city, except for the immediate loading or unloading of persons or property:

(a) recreational vehicle unless issued a permit pursuant to GRC 8.25.015;

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GRESHAM REVISED CODE

(b) vehicle or combination of vehicles (vehicle plus any towed unit) in excess of 10,000 pounds GVW or greater;

(c) vehicle while in the custody of a business conducting vehicle parking, sales, repair or servicing.

(d) trailer; or

(e) boat for more than 24 hours.

(4) Parks in an alley other than for the immediate loading or unloading of persons or property, and in no case for a period in excess of 30 consecutive minutes.

(5) Parks in any private parking lot that is used by licensees or invitees for the delivery, purchase, or sale of goods or services where official signs or markings prohibit or limit parking, except for the immediate loading or unloading of persons or property and when such parking does not interfere with the designated use.

(6) Parks in a place designated as a loading zone when the hours applicable to that loading zone are in effect, except while actually engaged in loading or unloading persons or property. In no case, when the hours applicable to the loading zone are in effect, shall the stop for loading or unloading of property exceed the time limits posted. If no time limits are posted, then the use of the zone shall not exceed 30 minutes.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

GRC 8.25.010(3)(b) bans parking any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including a towed unit, weighing 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or more on any public highway, road, street, or right-of-way in Gresham. The only exception is the immediate loading or unloading of persons or property; even brief non-loading stops are prohibited. The same subsection separately bars unpermitted recreational vehicles from public streets. Violations are subject to a fine up to $250 under GRC 8.25.010(13).

Violations & Fines

Parking a vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVW on a public street outside loading or unloading is a citable violation carrying a fine up to $250 under GRC 8.25.010(13).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my semi-truck on a Gresham street?
No. GRC 8.25.010(3)(b) bans parking any vehicle or combination over 10,000 pounds GVW on public streets and rights-of-way, except while actively loading or unloading.
Is there a size cutoff for oversized vehicle parking?
Yes, 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight is the line set by GRC 8.25.010(3)(b).

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