Parking on the Street
- Do not park in or block a bike lane, sidewalk, crosswalk, driveway access or intersection.
- Do not parallel park facing the wrong direction; even in a cul-de-sac. The passenger side should be against the curb within 12 inches. (TMC 10.28.060)
- Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk; at an intersection; or within 10 feet of a mailbox from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Do not park a vehicle "For Sale" on the street or repair a vehicle on the street. (TMC 10.28.022 b,c)
- Do not park over 72 continuous hours on the street or store a vehicle on the street. (TMC 7.60.010 6)
- Do not park in a marked space for persons with disabilities. Permits must be conspicuously displayed. (TMC 10.28.190 d)
Where Can I Park?
- Paved driveways are the correct place to park operable and regularly driven vehicles.
- Vehicles driven on a daily basis can be parked on the street.
Camper | Travel Trailer | Motorhome
A camper, travel trailer or motorhome may be parked on a public street longer than the period allowed in Tigard Municipal Code section 10.28.030 a if:
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It is owned by the resident or guest of the resident of the property in front of which it is parked;
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It is parked on the public street adjacent to the lot of the resident; and
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It is parked on the public street no longer than 10 days in any calendar year. After the 10 day allowance, the vehicle may not be parked or left standing for a period greater than 30 minutes, between the hours of 12 a.m.– 6 a.m.
(Note: TMC 7.060.010 6 still applies...the camper, travel trailer, motorhome cannot remain in the same location longer than 72 hours within the allowed 10 days.)
Abandoned Vehicle
A vehicle is considered abandoned if it has been on a public right-of-way (street) more than 24 hours and one or more of the following criteria apply: (TMC 7.60.010 a,b,c)
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The vehicle has an expired license plate;
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It appears disabled or is inoperable;
- The vehicle appears to be wrecked, partially dismantled or junked.
Stored Vehicle
"Stored" or "Storage" means any vehicle that has remained in the same location for a minimum of 72 hours. (TMC 7.60.010 6)
Warnings & Tickets
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If you receive a warning, correct the parking violation immediately to avoid further enforcement.
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If you receive a citation, correct the parking violation immediately to avoid further citations.
THEN
Follow the instructions on the ticket and make sure to pay the citation on time and/or appear for your court date. You can contact the Tigard Municipal Court at 503-718-2478.
Parking Fines
Parking fines may vary from $50 to $265 for each occurrence based on Oregon Revised Statutes and Tigard Municipal Code. Some common examples include:
- Overtime Parking Violation - $50
- Unlawful use of a space for persons with disabilities - $165
- All other Parking Violations - $50
Abandoned or hazardous vehicles can be towed at the owners expense. (TMC 7.60.020 b / 7.60.030 a)
