Parking reforms in Portland, OR

Parking minimum removal

Portland has no parking mandates citywide for any uses. Prior to July 2023, the city maintained mandates that were only in effect in rare instances. As part of Oregon's Climate Friendly and Equitable Cities policy, the city purged the mandates from the code effective June 30, 2023.

Reform date
Jun 30, 2023
Reform status
Implemented
Reform scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
  • Affordable housing
  • By right
  • Frequent transit
  • Inclusionary housing
Reporter
Tony Jordan
Citation
Source
Portland City Zoning Code Amendment
Notes
33.266.110 Required Carpool and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces <- this is the new section which does not mandate any minimum parking but does require carpool and EV parking when it is provided voluntarily.
URL
www.portland.gov
  • Screenshot of Portland City Zoning Code Amendment

Parking maximum

Parking maximums apply to most uses.

Reform status
Implemented
Reform scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other
  • Residential, low-density
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Tony Jordan
Citation
Source
Portland City Zoning Code Amendment
Notes
33.266.110 Required Carpool and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces <- this is the new section which does not mandate any minimum parking but does require carpool and EV parking when it is provided voluntarily.
URL
www.portland.gov
  • Screenshot of Portland City Zoning Code Amendment