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Commission updates parking fines; approves first reading of ordinance raising maximum penalty
Summary
Oregon City updated its parking fine schedule—last revised in 2011—and approved first reading of an ordinance to raise the municipal code maximum penalty to $500; commissioners left the expired/no‑receipt fine at $20 rather than the proposed $40.
The commission reviewed a staff proposal to update parking fines that have not been significantly changed since about 2011. Staff said neighboring jurisdictions have higher fines and that some existing penalties do not cover the city’s administrative costs (for example, abandoned vehicle notices). The proposed schedule raised multiple fines and suggested raising the municipal code maximum penalty to $500.
Commissioners discussed specific line items. Several members said they supported raising fines for unauthorized use of handicap stalls and hazardous parking that creates safety risks. After debate, the commission approved the updated fine schedule with one modification: the expired/no‑receipt parking fine was held at $20 (instead of the $40 staff proposed). The commission then approved first reading of Ordinance 26‑10009 amending Oregon City Municipal Code 10.08.120 to increase the maximum penalty for parking violations.
Chief staff and code enforcement representatives said increases were intended to achieve cost recovery for enforcement and to deter unsafe or accessibility‑reducing behavior. The ordinance will return for second reading as required by municipal code.
Next steps: staff to prepare the second reading of Ordinance 26‑10009 and implement updated fee schedule upon final adoption.
