ZIP code 97304 is governed by the city of Salem, OR, home to about 88% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Salem'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. 97304 also covers:
- unincorporated Polk County~13% of residents · 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 97304 based on Salem ordinances.
Public Conduct
5 rules- Public UrinationSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Loitering RulesLight
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
Building Safety
7 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Flood ZonesSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
6 rules- Collection ScheduleSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Dumpster RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Recycling RulesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- FireworksSome
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
7 rules- Insurance RequirementsSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Night CapsSome
- Host Presence RuleSome
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleRental Inspections
1 rule- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesParking Rules
9 rulesAnimal Ordinances
10 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
4 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
Historic Preservation
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Tree Protection
3 rules- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
- Heritage & Protected TreesHeavy
- Parkway PlantingSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleFence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsLight
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesHOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementLight
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHome Business
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Accessory Structures
4 rules- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- ADU Impact FeesFew
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationSignificant
- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Leak Reporting DutyLight
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Generator NoiseSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Right to Farm
1 rule- Agricultural Zoning ProtectionSignificant