Frequently Asked Questions

Parking violations on public rights-of-way can be reported to the Battle Ground Police Department online, here.

Citations can be paid through the Battle Ground Municipal Court.  For more information on submitting a payment as well as the courts operating hours, please visit the Battle Ground Municipal Court webpage. 

Vehicles may be parked on a public street (within Battle Ground city limits) for up to 72-hours. 

Boats, trailers and recreational vehicles may be parked on the city street for a maximum of 72 hours.  Following the 72-hour allowance period, the vehicle(s) is not allowed to be reparked on any city street for 14 days. 

When accommodating visitors, recreational vehicles may be parked and occupied for up to 14 days within any 120-day period in the public right-of-way, in residential zones only.

For information about parking on private property, please visit our Code Enforcement webpage. 

No, parking enforcement officers do not have quotas.  

The Battle Ground Police Department Parking Enforcement Unit's primary goal is to educate the public about parking regulations.  Often times drivers are unaware of lesser-known regulations and happily comply after they are initially contacted by Parking Enforcement. 

Unless you live on a private street, the street in front of your residence is public right-of-way and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

Concerns regarding parking on private streets or private property are managed by the Battle Ground Police Department's Code Enforcement division.  More information about parking regulations on private property, please visit our Code Enforcement webpage.