Portland allows overnight on-street parking citywide but limits continuous vehicle storage to 24 hours and enforces Area Parking Permit zones and street cleaning restrictions.
PCC Chapter 16.20 governs on-street parking in Portland. The city has no blanket overnight ban, but vehicles cannot be parked in the same location for more than 24 hours without moving. Area Parking Permit (APP) zones across Northwest, Inner Southeast, and around hospitals and universities require a permit between posted hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM or with overnight provisions. Street cleaning days and posted no-parking windows override general rules. RVs and trailers face stricter limits, often only two hours in residential areas without a permit.
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.
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