Rules for ZIP Code 97106
Banks, OR Β· Washington County
87 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Washington County.
ZIP code 97106 is unincorporated Washington County land: about 90% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 97106 also covers:
- city of Banks~10% of residents Β· not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 97106 based on Washington County ordinances.
Building Safety
4 rulesCode Violation Reporting
3 rules- How to ReportSome
- Common ViolationsSome
- Response TimesSome
Parking Rules
6 rules- Loading ZonesSome
- EV ChargingLight
- Driveway RulesSome
- Towing & Impound RightsSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleFire Regulations
4 rules- Brush ClearanceSignificant
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Freeway-Facing SignsHeavy
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSome
- Dispensary ZoningSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseHeavy
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Juvenile CurfewSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rulesTrash & Recycling
4 rules- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Recycling RulesSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Recycling RequirementsSome
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesLandscaping Rules
2 rulesHome Business
4 rulesTree Protection
2 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Wildlife Rescue PermitsSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
Public Conduct
1 rule- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
2 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleAccessory Structures
4 rules- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
Short-Term Rentals
1 rule- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSome
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant