Forest Grove, OR Code of Ordinances ∙ Residential Parking Permit
§ 73.035 PURPOSE.
A residential parking permit system is established so motor vehicles bearing a valid residential parking permit may be parked on city
streets in excess of the time limits on specific street sections within designated areas. A permit confers no rights upon the holder, but
rather is a privilege providing exemption from the time limitations and is subject to revocation at any time in the discretion of the city.
(Prior Code, § 6.405)
§ 73.036 TEMPORARY DESIGNATIONS OF ON-STREET PARKING PERMIT AREAS AND RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
SYSTEM.
(A) The City Manager or designee shall make recommendations to the City Council designating suitable temporary permit areas
where parking is allowed.
(B) The City Manager or designee shall implement a system assigning residential parking permits in designated area(s).
(C) A residential parking permit shall be issued upon application by the owner or operator of the vehicle residing in the designated
area.
(D) A residential parking permit shall be affixed to the upper left windshield of the vehicle while the vehicle is parked in the
designated area.
(Prior Code, § 6.410)
§ 73.037 ISSUANCE AND USE OF PARKING PERMIT.
(A) Following designation by the City Council of areas subject to the residential parking permit program, the City Manager or
designee may issue a residential parking permit to the owner or operator of the vehicle residing in the designated area.
(B) A residential parking permit shall be issued upon application and payment of the fee to the owner or operator of a vehicle
residing in the designated area. Permit is valid for one year from date of issuance.
(C) A residential parking permit must be displayed on the upper left windshield of the vehicle while the vehicle is parked in the
designated area.
(D) Vehicles with a properly displayed residential parking permit may park in the designated area in excess of the posted time limits.
(E) A residential parking permit neither guarantees nor reserves a parking space.
(F) A residential parking permit does not exempt holders from other parking, abandonment, towing, or immobilization regulations
and penalties.
(G) Unauthorized use of a residential parking permit subjects the holder to permit revocation.
(H) It is a violation of the residential parking permit program for any person to copy, reproduce, or sell a residential parking permit.
(Prior Code, § 6.415) Penalty, see § 73.999
§ 73.038 APPLICATION.
(A) Each application shall be on a form provided by the city and include the following information:
(1) The name of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle;
(2) Proof of residency;
(3) Vehicle make and model; and
(4) Vehicle identification number or license number.
(B) The City Manager or designee may request further information from the applicant verifying eligibility. Permit holders shall contact
the city regarding change of residence or disposition of a permitted vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 6.420)
§ 73.039 TEMPORARY PERMIT.
Temporary residents of a designated area may apply for a temporary residential parking permit which expire 30 days from the
issuance date.
(Prior Code, § 6.425)
§ 73.040 GUEST PARKING PERMIT.
Residents of a designated area may apply for guest parking permit upon request. A guest parking permit shall be displayed on the
front dashboard of the vehicle while the vehicle is parked in a designated area.
(Prior Code, § 6.430)
