Portland Metro Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Portland Metro, OR. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Official Portland Metro Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Portland Metro
Common zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction. Exact district names and codes may vary.
Permits detached single-family homes on individual lots. Typical minimum lot sizes range from 5,000 to 20,000 sq ft depending on the jurisdiction.
Allows single-family homes and duplexes. Often serves as a transition zone between single-family neighborhoods and higher-density areas.
Permits apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in addition to single-family and two-family dwellings. Densities vary by jurisdiction.
Small-scale retail, offices, and services intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhood. Typically limits building size and hours of operation.
Broader range of commercial uses including retail stores, restaurants, offices, and entertainment venues. Often located along major corridors.
Intensive commercial uses such as auto dealers, building supply, and wholesale operations that may generate higher traffic or noise levels.
Professional and business offices. May also permit limited retail and service uses on ground floors in some jurisdictions.
Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution activities conducted primarily indoors with minimal external impacts on surrounding areas.
Intensive industrial uses including heavy manufacturing, processing plants, and resource extraction that may produce significant noise, odor, or traffic.
Combines residential, commercial, and sometimes office uses within a single development or district. Encourages walkability and reduced auto dependence.
Flexible zoning that allows a negotiated mix of uses, densities, and design standards tailored to a specific site. Requires a detailed development plan.
Farming, ranching, and related rural uses. Typically found in unincorporated county areas with very low density residential allowances.
Government buildings, schools, hospitals, parks, and other public or quasi-public facilities.
Parks, greenways, conservation areas, and recreation land. Development is generally prohibited or heavily restricted.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official Portland Metro zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/zoning/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Common zoning districts in Portland Metro include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1, I-2), mixed-use (MU), and planned development (PD). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements.
ZoneWire monitors every council meeting in Portland Metro and uses AI to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
ZoneWire monitors Metro Council, Portland City Council, and the Design Commission for UGB (Urban Growth Boundary) adjustments, design review, RIP (Residential Infill Project) applications, middle housing permits, conditional use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments across the Portland metro region.
Portland Metro has approximately 9 zoning-related meetings per month across Metro Council, Portland City Council, the Planning and Sustainability Commission, and the Design Commission. Portland City Council meets weekly, while Metro Council meets biweekly.
RIP (Residential Infill Project) is Portland's policy that allows duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on lots previously zoned exclusively for single-family homes. RIP applications are a major signal for neighborhood densification and are reshaping residential development patterns across Portland's inner eastside and close-in neighborhoods.
ZoneWire automatically monitors every Metro Council and Portland City Council meeting and uses AI to detect zoning keywords like UGB, RIP, design review, middle housing, and conditional use. Start a free trial to receive alerts when zoning activity is detected in Portland Metro meetings.
The highest volume of zoning activity in Portland Metro occurs in inner Southeast Portland for RIP and middle housing applications, the Pearl District and South Waterfront for design review of mixed-use towers, and UGB expansion areas in cities like Hillsboro and Beaverton where new residential development is being enabled.
ZoneWire monitors every Metro Council and Portland City Council meeting and has detected significant RIP applications and design review filings in recent sessions. Activity is concentrated in inner Portland neighborhoods for middle housing conversions and in the Pearl District for mixed-use towers. Start a free trial to receive alerts whenever new zoning activity is discussed.
ZoneWire uses AI to scan Metro Council, Portland City Council, Planning and Sustainability Commission, and Design Commission agendas and minutes for zoning keywords. You receive an alert whenever a UGB adjustment, RIP application, or design review is discussed. Start a free trial to begin monitoring Portland Metro automatically.
Portland Metro zoning hearings are scheduled through Metro Council and Portland City Council. ZoneWire monitors these meeting agendas as they are published so you never miss a hearing. Start a free trial to get notified before zoning hearings occur in Portland Metro.
Key zoning terms for Portland Metro include UGB (Urban Growth Boundary), RIP (Residential Infill Project), design review, middle housing, conditional use permit, comprehensive plan amendment, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), and planned development. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Portland Metro governing body.
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