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Council discusses 72-hour state rule and marking right-of-way to curb on-street parking problems
Summary
Council reviewed parking constraints under Oregon statute (72-hour rule) and discussed marking right-of-way edges and an education campaign to reduce vehicles blocking travel lanes on narrow streets.
Councilors raised recurring problems with on-street parking on narrow residential streets that can block travel lanes and emergency access. Staff reminded the council that overnight parking rules are governed by state statute and that a vehicle may remain on a city street for up to 72 hours before enforcement action under ORS.
Eva said she has tagged trailers and other recurrent offenders and suggested marking the right-of-way edges to educate residents about legal parking areas on streets where paving is only a narrow strip. "It's like if you parked in front of your house and never moved your car... it says move it in 72 hours," she said, summarizing the state rule and noting local signs (no parking zones) can be used where needed.
The council discussed an educational outreach and targeted signage before heavier enforcement, and staff said they would explore marking the right-of-way on problem streets and bringing a proposal back to council.
