Summary

In July 2022, Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Committee adopted permanent rules which will require 61 cities in the state's 8 metro regions to eliminate parking mandates near high frequency transit service by 1/1/2023. Additional rules will require more comprehensive reforms in following years. HB2001, passed in 2019, legalized “missing middle” housing types – such as duplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes – in medium and large cities statewide. The new rules implementing the law “hold mandatory parking ratios at or below one parking space per home.” HB2001 rules apply to any city with a population greater than 10,000 people and to any city in a metro area with more than 1,000 people. Approximately 58 Oregon cities fall under this definition. Medium cities had to comply by 6/30/2021 and Large cities must comply by 6/30/2022. Additionally, ADUs are legal, statewide, and cities may not require parking for ADUs.

Implementation Status

Passed

Reform Type

Eliminate Parking Minimums, Reduce Parking Minimums

Land Uses

All Uses

Scope of Reform

Regional, Transit Oriented

Requirements

Size of Project, By Right

Reporter

Patrick Siegman