Portland, OR Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned vehicles
- Trucks, buses, RVs, trailers, drop boxes
- Protected property
- Residential, park, church, school
- Loading exception
- Up to 8 hours
- Park exception
- Written Parks Bureau permit
Summary
Trucks, buses, RVs, utility trailers, drop boxes, and vehicles with two-plus rear axles can't park in the right-of-way next to residential, park, church, or school property, with narrow loading exceptions.
When the vehicle is: a truck, a truck trailer, a motor bus, a recreational vehicle, a utility trailer, a drop box or storage container, or has two or more rear axles in the public right-of-way adjacent to or directly across from residential, public park, church, or school property, except: 1. When loading/unloading property belonging to the occupants of or performing a service on the adjacent residence, for a period not to exceed eight hours...
Full Breakdown
Portland City Code bans parking a truck, truck trailer, motor bus, recreational vehicle, utility trailer, drop box, storage container, or any vehicle with two or more rear axles in the public right-of-way adjacent to or directly across from residential, public park, church, or school property. Exceptions exist for loading/unloading at the adjacent residence (up to 8 hours), servicing an RV (up to 8 hours), or parking next to a park with a written Bureau of Parks and Recreation permit. A separate, looser rule applies near commercial or industrial property instead.
Violations & Fines
Parking Enforcement can cite and tow the vehicle; each violation is a separate parking infraction under Title 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my box truck overnight on my residential street in Portland?
Is there an exception for loading or unloading?
Sources & Official References
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