A Fairer, Smarter Way to Fund Street Maintenance

Why Is the Code Being Updated?

The revised ordinance modernizes how Tigard calculates and administers its Street Maintenance Fee (SMF), shifting from outdated parking-based methods to a more equitable, trip-generation-based model. This ensures fees better reflect actual roadway usage and aligns with Tigard’s updated development code and regional best practices.

How Will the New Fee Work?

The updated SMF will use a Trip Generation (Variable in Class) model:

• Each property pays a share of the total cost of the Pavement Management Program based on its estimated trips. Trips are based on Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) land-use codes.
• Residential fees will stay close to current rates.
• Properties are grouped based on similar trip patterns.
• Non-residential properties will be assigned to appropriate fee classes.

Why This Model Was Chosen

• Reflects actual roadway impact
• Promotes fairness and equity
• Aligns with neighboring cities (e.g., Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tualatin)
• Accounts for modern traffic patterns and delivery services

Community Engagement

With the help of our Chamber of Commerce—including two meetings with staff—a business owner forum was held in October 2025 to gather feedback. More outreach is planned before implementation. Residents and businesses will receive clear information about any changes to their fees, including a preview of their new rate and an opportunity to request a rate review with City staff.

What's Next

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