Tigard, OR Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 10 feet, except taxicabs in properly signed taxi zones
- Private driveway
- No stopping or parking in front of a private driveway
- Curb distance
- Curbside wheels within 12 inches of the curb
- Crosswalk clearance
- No parking on a crosswalk or within 20 feet at an intersection
- Signed time limits
- 15 minutes, two hours or four hours where posted
- Penalty
- Fine set by resolution of the City Council
Summary
In the City of Tigard, Oregon, § 10.28.170 bans stopping or parking in an intersection, on a crosswalk, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, in front of a private driveway, on a sidewalk or parking strip, and anywhere that blocks free passage in both directions. Parked vehicles must sit parallel to the curb with curbside wheels within 12 inches of it.
It is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop or park the vehicle, whether attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control signal, in any of the following places: A. Within an intersection. B. On a crosswalk. ... F. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, save and except taxicabs occupying properly signed taxi zones. G. In front of a private driveway. H. On a sidewalk or parking strip. I. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge of a street or highway. J. At any place where official signs, curb paint, or markings have been installed prohibiting standing, stopping or parking; ... K. In front of the entrance of any post office or other place where mail is received; or within 10 feet of a mailbox during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. L. In any street, alley or lane, so as to prevent the free passage of other vehicles in both directions at the same time (except on one-way streets), or so as to prevent any vehicle from turning from one street into another.
Full Breakdown
Tigard Municipal Code § 10.28.170 makes it unlawful for the driver of a vehicle in the City of Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, to stop or park, attended or unattended, in a list of places. The only printed exceptions are when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control signal.
The list includes: within an intersection; on a crosswalk; within 50 feet of an uncontrolled intersection or one controlled by side-mounted stop signs, yield signs or signals, with listed exceptions; within 25 feet from the intersection of curb lines for other vehicles; within 15 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station; within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, except taxicabs in properly signed taxi zones; in front of a private driveway; on a sidewalk or parking strip; on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped at the edge of a street; and within 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. Subsection K bars parking in front of a post office entrance or within 10 feet of a mailbox from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Subsection L bars parking that prevents the free passage of other vehicles in both directions at the same time.
Section 10.28.060 requires a parked vehicle to be parallel with the edge of the shoulder or curb, headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement, with the curbside wheels within 12 inches of the curb, unless the street is marked or signed for angle parking. Section 10.28.070 requires a vehicle to sit within a single marked space where markings exist.
Time limits apply only where signed: two hours under § 10.28.090, 15 minutes under § 10.28.110 and four hours under § 10.28.115. Under § 10.28.145, a vehicle can return after one hour or after being moved more than 300 feet from its original location. Section 10.28.130 bans standing at any time in an area designated by signage as a no parking zone.
Violations & Fines
A violation of Chapter 10.28 is punishable on conviction by a fine set by resolution of the City Council (§ 10.28.150). The citing officer can place an unsworn written notice on the vehicle (§ 10.28.140), and the defendant must make a first appearance by the date on the citation or face a default judgment (§ 10.28.155). A vehicle parked in a prohibited or restricted area, or obstructing traffic, is declared a public nuisance subject to removal and impounding, with owner and operator responsible for towing and storage costs (§ 10.28.160).
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