OAR 340-242-0350: Voluntary Maximum Parking Ratio Program: Why Do I Need a Parking Ratio Permit?

(1) The parking ratio permit formally documents the agreement with the Department to construct parking within the maximum parking ratio and it provides an enforcement mechanism if the property owner builds more parking without the Department’s approval. (2) The parking ratio permit formally exempts applicable employers from the Employee Commute Options rule requirements. (3) The parking ratio permit formally provides priority permit processing for other air and water permits from the Department.