Rules for ZIP Code 97124
Hillsboro, OR · Washington County
117 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 97124 is governed by the city of Hillsboro, OR, home to about 84% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Hillsboro's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 97124 also covers:
- unincorporated Washington County~16% of residents
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 97124 based on Hillsboro ordinances.
Special Events & Permits
4 rules- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Parking Rules
7 rules- Overnight ParkingSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- EV ChargingSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Pet Groomer RulesSome
- Cat RulesLight
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
9 rules- Recycling RulesSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Mandatory Organics RecyclingSignificant
- Recycling RequirementsSome
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Digital BillboardsSome
- Window SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Garage Sale SignsLight
Tree Protection
2 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Short-Term Rentals
6 rules- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
- Host Presence RuleSignificant
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Noise RulesSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawLight
Environmental Rules
4 rulesHome Business
4 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSome
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSome
- Buffer ZonesSignificant
Public Conduct
3 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleFire Regulations
2 rules- FireworksSignificant
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome