The purpose of this chapter is to address safety and livability concerns in residential neighborhoods caused by non-residential sources.
(Ord. 19-21 §1)
means the city manager for Tigard, Oregon, or the city manager's designee.
means an individual who resides within a Residential Parking Zone. A resident must be the legal owner of the property or have a legal right to occupy the property.
means the identified geographic area, approved by the city manager, designated for parking by residents and their guests, only, during all or some identified and posted hours of the day.
means the guidelines for a residential parking zone, as described in Section 10.30.030.C.
(Ord. 19-21 §1)
A.
Residents may apply to have an area designated as a residential parking zone through a community-initiated petition submitted to the city manager. The petition must be signed by a resident from least 60% of the addresses proposed for inclusion in the residential parking zone, limited to one resident signature per address. The petition must include:
1.
A detailed description of the parking problem or livability concerns justifying creation of a residential parking zone. Such concerns may include, but are not limited to, blocked fire hydrants or crosswalks, inability to safely enter road way from driveways, or inability of waste haulers or mail carriers to access property.
2.
The cause of the parking problems or livability concerns.
3.
A map showing the proposed boundaries of the residential parking zone.
4.
The type of parking restrictions requested, including prohibiting unpermitted parking during specified hours or limiting unpermitted parking to a specific duration of time.
5.
The proposed maximum number of resident and guest parking permits per resident.
B.
Upon receipt of a complete petition, the city manager will determine whether the affected area is eligible for a residential parking zone. Incomplete petitions will be returned.
C.
If the city manager determines an area is eligible, the city manager may propose a residential parking zone plan. The city manager's proposed plan must include:
1.
The boundaries of the proposed residential parking zone.
2.
The type of parking restrictions proposed, including prohibiting unpermitted parking during specified hours or limiting unpermitted parking to a specific duration of time.
3.
The maximum number of resident and guest parking permits available for purchase by each resident.
D.
The city manager will mail the proposed plan to all residents within 500 feet of the proposed residential parking zone, along with notice of a public meeting to discuss the proposal. The city manager may refine the proposed plan following the public meeting.
E.
Within 30 days following the public meeting, the city manager will prepare a ballot to be mailed to all addresses within the proposed residential parking zone. One resident per address is eligible to vote on the proposal. Ballots must be returned to the city manager on or before the date specified.
F.
For the city manager to approve creation of a residential parking zone, a minimum 70% of the ballots must be returned, out of which a minimum of 75% must be votes in support of the proposal. If such requirements are met, the city manager will notify all owners within the residential parking zone of the approval and effective date. If such requirements are not met, a minimum of one year must elapse before a new proposal may be initiated for the same or similar area.
G.
Residential parking zones in effect as of February 1, 2020 will be allowed to remain as adopted. An adopted residential parking zone may not be modified except as provided in the chapter.
(Ord. 19-21 §1; Ord. 23-01 §3)
A residential parking zone will automatically renew annually, unless:
A.
The city manager receives a petition signed by a resident from at least 60% of the addresses in the residential parking zone, or portion thereof, limited to one resident signature per address, requesting termination of the residential parking zone; or
B.
The city manager finds it is in the best interest of the city to terminate the residential parking zone, or portion thereof. Prior to termination, the city manager will send notice of a public meeting to all residents in the residential parking zone. Within 30 days following the public meeting, the city manager will determine whether to terminate the residential parking zone, or portion thereof, and provide notice to all residents of the decision. If the city manager terminates the residential parking zone, or portion thereof, a minimum of one year must elapse before a new proposal may be initiated for the same or similar area.
(Ord. 19-21 §1; Ord. 23-01 §1)
A.
Once a residential parking zone is approved, a resident may apply to the city for an on-street parking permit or guest pass, as provided in the residential parking zone plan. An applicant must show proof of residency within or directly adjacent to the residential parking zone and proof of vehicle ownership of vehicle(s) registered to that address. A permitted guest has the same rights and permissions as a resident.
B.
The cost of each resident and guest parking permit will be determined by resolution of city council.
C.
A resident must reapply each year for all parking permits, on or before July 1st. All permits are good from July 1st to June 30th, regardless of when the permit was purchased. Costs for permits may be prorated on a semi-annual basis.
D.
Parking permits must be clearly displayed in the front window of the vehicle at all times when residential parking zone restrictions are in effect.
E.
A permit is not required for city-owned or publicly-owned vehicles operating in an official capacity or when authorized by state law or city ordinance.
(Ord. 19-21 §1; Ord. 20-05 §1; Ord. 23-01 §2)
Parking restrictions in a residential parking zone will be identified by signage.
(Ord. 19-21 §1)
A.
It is a violation of this chapter for any person to:
1.
Park on-street in a residential parking zone for more than two hours without displaying a resident or guest parking permit.
2.
Provide false information in connection with an application for a resident or guest permit.
3.
Fail to surrender a permit, when requested to do so, when the person is no longer entitled to the permit.
4.
Use a permit when the permit holder is no longer entitled to the permit.
5.
Use, or allow the use of, a residential parking permit in connection with a vehicle other than the resident's vehicle for which the permit was issued.
6.
Sell, transfer, purchase, or otherwise acquire for value any permit issued by the City of Tigard.
7.
Use, or allow the use of, a permit in a manner inconsistent with the terms and limitations of the permit or this chapter.
B.
Violation of this chapter may result in the immediate revocation of a resident or guest parking permit and, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine set by resolution of the city council.
C.
The city may tow a vehicle for repeated violations of this chapter or if a health or safety risk exists.
(Ord. 19-21 §1)
The decisions of the city manager with respect to any of the foregoing are final and not subject to appeal.
(Ord. 19-21 §1)