Parking Standards in Troutdale

Cars parked along Historic Columbia River Highway in downtown Troutdale

Parking responsibly in Troutdale helps to maintain safety, accessibility, and aesthetic quality across neighborhoods and public spaces. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, it’s important to understand the rules that govern where and how you can park your vehicle.

Before you park, ask yourself:

Am I near a stop sign, crosswalk, hydrant, or driveway?
Is my vehicle in good condition and properly licensed?
Will I be parked here for more than four days?
Am I parking on a sidewalk, grass, or too far from the curb?

If the answer to any of these is “yes,” reconsider your parking spot!

Refer to each section below for a breakdown of the most important parking rules.

Avoid these frequent violations to prevent citations:

Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk
Parking within 50 feet of a stop sign
Parking within 10 feet of a mail receptacle
Parking on grass or exposed soil
Parking with expired tags, no plates, or expired temporary permits
Leaving a vehicle parked more than 96 hours (4 days)
Parking in an intersection or blocking driveways
Blocking or parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
Parking across a sidewalk or crosswalk
Parking with curbside tires more than 12 inches from the curb

Under the Troutdale Municipal Code, your vehicle is at risk of immediate towing if any of the following apply (Section 10.12.030):

It's hazardous—posing a safety or environmental risk
It blocks driveways, fire hydrants, sidewalks, or intersections
It's inoperative, dismantled, or appears abandoned
It has three or more unpaid parking tickets
You leave a semi-truck, trailer, RV, or similar large vehicle parked improperly or beyond permitted times
You park in a park after closure hours

Recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and campers are allowed to park on public streets only for four hours—and only while actively loading or unloading.

Permits may be required for extended parking.

To keep Troutdale’s neighborhoods safe and orderly, the city limits how and where vehicles can be parked on private property (TMC 10.12.040):

Vehicle Limit: Max of 5 vehicles per residential unit, including up to 2 recreational vehicles (RVs) and no more than 1 abandoned or inoperative vehicle
Event-related parking is temporarily exempt
Surface Requirement: All vehicles must be parked on a durable surface (concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel). No parking on soil, grass, or loose gravel
Front Yard Restrictions: No parking in front yards unless on a driveway or for brief loading/unloading.
No Encroachment: Vehicles must not extend into the street, sidewalk, public right-of-way, or block clear vision zones at corners.
Temporary Work Vehicles: Construction, excavation, or farm vehicles may be parked up to 30 days while in active use.

Be aware of rules on private lots, which may be enforced by property owners with signage. Violating posted restrictions may result in towing or fines.

You may not park on public streets to:

Repair or service a vehicle (except in emergencies)
Display signs or advertising from your vehicle
Sell goods or merchandise out of your vehicle
Offer your vehicle for sale

This page summarizes key rules based on the Troutdale Municipal Code and Oregon Vehicle Code. For the full legal reference, see:

Questions may directed to the joe.storagee [at] troutdaleoregon.gov (City of Troutdale Code Compliance Officer) or by calling (503) 491-4009.

Parking Standards in Troutdale

Common Parking Violations

Your Vehicle May Be Towed If...

RVs and Large Vehicles

Parking on Private Property

Prohibited Uses of Parked Vehicles

References and Contact

Parking Standards in Troutdale

Common Parking Violations

Your Vehicle May Be Towed If...

RVs and Large Vehicles

Parking on Private Property

Prohibited Uses of Parked Vehicles

References and Contact

Supporting Documents