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[doc] Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning requirements — Portland Zoning Code defines ADUs as smaller homes on the same lot with independent living facilities. Different property zone types have varying rules for detached ADUs.
[doc] Occupied Recreational Vehicles and Tiny Houses on Wheels — Portland zoning code defines occupied recreational vehicles (including tiny houses on wheels) and regulates their placement on residential lots, limiting one per lot, requiring wheels to remain attac…
[doc] Find Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps — To find zoning regulations, first locate your property on official zoning maps to identify the base zone, overlay zones, plan districts, and other designations, then look up corresponding regulations…
[doc] Combined Flood Hazard Areas — The combined flood hazard area is defined by overlapping FEMA, City, and Metro flood mapping and is regulated by Title 33 zoning code through land division standards and approval criteria.
[doc] Bicycle Parking — Portland requires bicycle parking for sites with five or more dwelling units in all zones, with the number of spaces determined by use category and proximity to the Central City, with both long-term…
[doc] Additional Use and Development Regulations — This page outlines additional use and development regulations that apply beyond base zone standards, including requirements for landscaping, screening, parking, loading, and transportation demand man…
[doc] Base Zones — Base zones are designated by letters and numbers on Portland zoning maps and define both what uses are allowed on a property and the development standards that apply, such as maximum height and setba…
[doc] Housing Regulatory Relief – Exemptions, Amendments, and Extensions of Land Use Review Decisions for Residential Projects — Portland's Housing Regulatory Relief code amendments (effective March 1, 2024) allow certain residential projects with prior approved land use reviews or permits under review to use specific exemptio…
[doc] Overlay Zones — Page introduces overlay zones in Portland zoning and directs users to mapping tools to identify zoning on their property; overlay zones are marked with lower-case letters on official zoning maps.
[doc] Zoning Requirements for Parking, Loading, and Transportation and Parking Demand Management — Page references Portland City Code Chapter 33.266 for parking and loading requirements but the specific requirements are not shown in the provided content.
[doc] Plan Districts and Regulations for Plan Districts — The provided content is primarily navigation and service information for Portland.gov rather than substantive documentation about plan districts and zoning regulations. The page includes links to cit…
[doc] Driveways, parking, and garages for homes — Portland's residential parking regulations require driveways to be paved and at least 9 feet wide, with location restrictions limiting paved areas to 40% of front setback (20% for corner lots), and s…
[doc] Land Divisions in Potential Landslide Hazard Areas — Portland requires detailed landslide hazard studies for land divisions in mapped potential hazard areas, with development confined to suitable portions and alternative options like reduced density av…
[doc] Residential Infill and Middle Housing Land Divisions in Single-Dwelling Zones — Portland's single-dwelling zones allow various housing types including ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and cottage clusters, with residential infill options in zones R2.5 through R20 providing…
[doc] How to Secure Your Storefront — Portland zoning regulations for storefront security cameras vary by property designation, with different permit and review requirements for Design Overlay zones, Central City Plan Districts, and Hist…

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