Local Laws
Sunriver is a quiet community with a unique environment that we think you'll find refreshing. This is due, in large part, to the care and consideration exhibited by its residents and guests. Violating local laws will not only diminish the experience of those around you, but will expose you to a variety of fines and the forfeiture of your security deposit. The following sections provide additional information on rules regarding Animals & Pets, Bicycles, Fire & Smoking, Golf Carts, Noise & Nuisances, Vehicles, and Miscellaneous regulations.
Animals & Pets
- Pets must be controlled so as not to be a nuisance or disturb the peace. Pets are prohibited from defecating on private property. Fine: $100
- Pets are not allowed to run loose or unattended. Dogs must be on a leash or under effective voice control at all times. Persons walking pets must have a leash in their possession at all times. Pets or animals running loose may be impounded at the owner's expense. Fine: $100
- Vicious dogs (defined as any dog that is kept/trained for the purpose of fighting, has a known propensity to attack, or attacks/terrorizes another person/animal when unprovoked and outside the owner's property) are prohibited in Sunriver. Pets or animals determined to be vicious may be impounded at the owner's expense. Fine: $500
- Horses may be ridden only in designated pastures, trails and stable areas. Riding outside these areas or on private or common areas is prohibited. Fine: $250
- Do not approach or feed wildlife.
Bicycles
- When paved pathways are available for use, bicycles are prohibited from using major roads including Abbot Drive, Center Drive, Beaver Drive, Cottonwood Drive, East Cascade Road, and West Cascade Road. Fine: $20
- Bicyclists are required to ride in a safe manner and obey all regulating signs on paths and roads. Riding is prohibited in all areas other than paved pathways, roads, and parking areas. This has become a chronic problem at Sunriver. Please do not ride off the paved pathways or allow others in your party to do so! Fine: $20
- Pedestrians have the right-of-way on all pathways at all times. When passing from behind, bicyclists are required to give audible warning of their intention to pass (for example, "Two on your left!"). Fine: $20
- Throttle-controlled Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles (aka e-bikes) are prohibited. However, pedal-assist Class 1 e-bikes are allowed.
- Bicycles are prohibited from all unpaved utility corridors and any commercial or mall area walkways. Fine: $20
- Bicyclists are prohibited from allowing pets to accompany them. Fine: $20
- Bicyclists under the age of 16 are required to wear protective headgear conforming to ANSI standards. Fine: $20
- Pedestrians and bicyclists are prohibited from obstructing other traffic while stopped on roads or pathways. Fine: $20
Fire & Smoking
- Fires are prohibited in all areas except indoor fireplaces and wood stoves. Fine: $250
- Outdoor cooking is prohibited except for gas or electric grills (which are allowed on patios or decks away from trees and ground cover). Fine: $250
- Outdoor burning of any material and the dicarding of any burning, smoldering, or smoking material in a non-fireproof container is prohibited. Fine: $250
- The smoking of cigars, pipes, cigarettes, or any other substance on or along any road, drive, lane, path, trail, or common area is prohibited. Fine: $250
Golf Carts
- Golf carts may be operated only on golf courses (where marked) and roadways. When on a roadway, carts may be operated only during daylight hours, must stay along the right shoulder, and must display (without obstruction) a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the cart. Fine: $20
- Golf carts impeding three or more vehicles must turn right onto the first available road or lane and allow the vehicles to pass. Fine: $20
Noise & Nuisances
- Any offensive activity or noise that serves to disturb the peace and tranquility of Sunriver is prohibited. Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am. Fine: $250
- The dicharge of firearms, air rifles/pistols, CO-2 guns, bows & arrows, slingshots, fireworks, or any other potentially hazardous projectile within Sunriver is prohibited. Fine: $2,500
- Discarding/littering, dumping, burying, burning, or any other improper disposal of trash is prohibited. Fine: $250
Vehicles
- All provisions and rules of the Oregon Vehicle Code applicable to public highways are applicable and enforceable on all roads in Sunriver (except where otherwise provided). Fine: {determined by Oregon State Uniform Bail Schedule}
- The operation of a vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit (or 25mph in non-posted areas) is prohibited. Fine: $40 to $60
- All vehicles operated in Sunriver must be equipped and registered for operation on state highways. Prohibited vehicles include snowmobiles, dirt bikes, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles, go-carts, dune cycles, and mini-bikes. The operation of a vehicle in any area other than a surfaced road or designated parking area is prohibited. Fine: $250
- The parking of vehicles in any location other than a designated parking area is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked so as to inhibit the access or passage of emergency vehicles. Fine: $50 to $250
- Recreational or utility vehicles and/or equipment including motorcycles, motor homes, trailer homes, campers, boats, trailers, and snowmobiles must be parked in a designated space in the Sunriver RV Parking Lot. Exceptions: 1) Such parking is to last for less than 24 hours; 2) The vehicle is the sole means of transportation and a permit is issued by the Sunriver police department. Fine: $50 to $250
- The use of motor homes, campers, trailers, tents, and other recreational or camping equipment as living accommodations within Sunriver is prohibited. Fine: $50 to $250
- The use of unmuffled vehicles is prohibited. Fine: $250
- The use of exhaust brakes is prohibited. Fine: $250
Miscellaneous
- Drones are prohibited without prior written approval.
- Fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited.
- Unless otherwise designated, skateboards, roller/ski skates, in-line skates, side-by-side bicycles, and electric personal transportation devices (hoverboards, uniwheels, trikes, scooters, Segways®, etc.) are prohibited in all areas. Fine: $20
- Solicitation of any kind is prohibited including personal contact, handbills, literature, and/or the wearing or displaying of any advertisement. Fine: $500
- Using weapons or firearms (including guns, air rifles or pistols, CO2 guns, paintball guns, bows, and slingshots) is strictly prohibited.
- Jumping or diving from any bridge is prohibited. Fine: $50
