Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Forest Grove, Oregon only, not surrounding unincorporated Washington County or another municipality. American Legal 2025 S-8 current edition, §§73.009 and 71.08, read November 6, 2026. Later ordinances and parcel conditions require confirmation.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Forest Grove RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Guest occupancy is limited and consent-based; exact storage placement remains parcel-specific. Residential occupancy route requires the premises of a private residence in a residential zone. |
| Street / loading | Public storage beyond 72 continuous hours needs written authorization; movement under 300 ft does not reset it. No special RV loading exemption was established from these sections. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Up to 14 total days/year residential; 2 total days/year commercial/industrial; consent required. The short-stay clause does not establish hookup or wastewater approval. |
Residential guests
An RV may be occupied on the premises of a private residence in a residential zoning district with the resident’s consent for no more than 14 total days in a calendar year, unless the City Manager or designee authorizes more. A residential mailing address does not prove the zoning district.
Commercial sites and public property
On private commercial or industrial land, the ordinary occupancy limit is two total days in a calendar year with the owner’s consent, unless separately authorized. Residing in an RV on public property requires written City Manager or designee authorization. Approved RV parks follow their separate approvals.
Street storage and other permits
A vehicle left on a street or other public property for more than 72 continuous hours is deemed stored and requires written authorization. Moving less than 300 feet in a 72-hour period does not avoid that rule. Private-yard placement, utility connections and other safety requirements remain separate from the short occupancy exceptions.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Forest Grove Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Forest Grove parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Forest Grove Code 73.009, Recreational Vehicle Stay
Residential 14-day and commercial/industrial two-day annual occupancy routes; public occupancy needs written authorization.
- Forest Grove Code 71.08, Vehicle Storage
Public storage beyond 72 continuous hours and the 300-foot movement provision.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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