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[doc] Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning requirements — ADUs are smaller residential units on the same lot as a primary dwelling that must contain independent living facilities. Portland zoning code permits ADUs in various residential, commercial, and emp…
[doc] Occupied Recreational Vehicles and Tiny Houses on Wheels — Tiny houses on wheels are regulated as "occupied recreational vehicles" under Portland zoning code Chapter 33.260, with specific requirements for placement, electrical connections, and parking on res…
[doc] Find Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps — Portland zoning lookup requires identifying a site on official zoning maps to find its base zone, overlay zones, and plan districts, then cross-referencing the Portland Zoning Code for applicable reg…
[doc] Combined Flood Hazard Areas — The combined flood hazard area comprises the FEMA 100-year floodplain, Modeled Willamette River 1996 Flood Extent, and 1996 Flood Inundation Area; zoning regulations (Chapter 33.631) govern land divi…
[doc] Bicycle Parking — Bicycle parking is required at sites with five or more dwelling units in all Portland zones, with both long-term and short-term spaces mandated for most uses. The number of spaces depends on the site…
[doc] Additional Use and Development Regulations — This page outlines additional use and development regulations that apply beyond base zones and overlay zones, focusing on landscaping/screening and parking/loading standards, with references to speci…
[doc] Base Zones — Base zones are zoning designations represented by capital letters and numbers that specify what land uses are allowed and what development standards apply. Portland has five categories of base zones…
[doc] Housing Regulatory Relief – Exemptions, Amendments, and Extensions of Land Use Review Decisions for Residential Projects — City Council approved Housing Regulatory Relief code amendments effective March 1, 2024, allowing residential projects with pre-existing land use review decisions or permits under review to use certa…
[doc] Overlay Zones — Overlay zones in Portland are depicted on official zoning maps using lowercase letters; the Portland Zoning map tool provides access to zone information.
[doc] Zoning Requirements for Parking, Loading, and Transportation and Parking Demand Management — This page outlines zoning requirements for parking, loading, and parking demand management in Portland, with detailed requirements found in Portland City Code Chapter 33.266.
[doc] Plan Districts and Regulations for Plan Districts — Page consists of Portland city navigation and footer content; contains no substantive information about plan districts or their regulations.
[doc] Driveways, parking, and garages for homes — Vehicle parking regulations for residential properties (houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) specify minimum driveway widths, paving requirements, and location restrictions, with special rules fo…
[doc] Land Divisions in Potential Landslide Hazard Areas — Portland requires landslide hazard studies for land divisions in potential landslide hazard areas to reduce risks. The regulations specify lot placement requirements, density adjustments by zone type…
[doc] Residential Infill and Middle Housing Land Divisions in Single-Dwelling Zones — Portland's residential infill options in zones R2.5 through R20 allow increased housing density including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and cottage clusters, with size limited by FAR and height re…
[doc] How to Secure Your Storefront — Property owners must check Portland Maps to determine zoning and historic resource designation, then follow corresponding security camera installation rules that vary by overlay zone and resource sta…

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