Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Portland, OR. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 4, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 4, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Single-dwelling residential zone for areas with farm, forest, or environmental resources; the lowest-density residential zone.
Single-dwelling residential zone with a minimum lot size of about 20,000 square feet.
Single-dwelling residential zone with a minimum lot size of about 10,000 square feet.
Single-dwelling residential zone with a minimum lot size of about 7,000 square feet.
Single-dwelling residential zone with a minimum lot size of about 5,000 square feet; a common lower-density residential zone.
Single-dwelling residential zone with a minimum lot size of about 2,500 square feet, allowing more compact housing.
Lower-density multi-dwelling residential zone allowing a range of housing types in a scaled-up form.
Medium-density multi-dwelling residential zone allowing apartments and other multi-unit housing.
Higher-density multi-dwelling residential zone for larger multi-unit developments.
Highest-density multi-dwelling residential zone outside the central city, for high-rise residential development.
High-density residential zone intended for the most urban, high-rise residential development, typically in and near the central city.
Residential zone for manufactured dwelling parks.
Commercial/mixed use zone intended for small commercial uses and a mix of residential and commercial in a low-intensity form.
Commercial/mixed use zone for small-scale mixed use development in and near residential neighborhoods.
Commercial/mixed use zone for medium-scale mixed use development along corridors and in centers.
Commercial/mixed use zone for larger-scale, higher-intensity mixed use development.
Commercial/mixed use zone allowing a wide range of commercial and light-industrial uses, often auto-oriented.
Commercial/mixed use zone for the most intense, high-density commercial and mixed use development, primarily in the central city.
Employment zone allowing a mix of employment and industrial uses with a moderate-intensity development pattern.
Employment zone allowing a mix of employment and industrial uses with a more intensive development pattern.
Employment zone allowing industrial, commercial, and residential uses in a dense, urban mixed use form, primarily near the central city.
Industrial zone for areas with smaller lots and a more urban development pattern reserved primarily for industrial uses.
Industrial zone for areas with larger lots and a less urban development pattern reserved primarily for industrial uses.
Industrial zone for areas suited to the widest range of industrial uses, including heavy manufacturing and freight.
Campus institutional zone for large institutional campuses located in or near residential areas, such as hospitals and schools.
Campus institutional zone for medium-sized institutional campuses in a lower-intensity setting.
Campus institutional zone for larger, higher-intensity institutional campuses.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Portland in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Portland · Jul 21, 2026
ApprovedCommittee letter to Planning Commission on Housing Bonus Alignment Project (RM3 base zoning), approved on Jul 21, 2026 in Portland.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
ZoneWire analyzed 19 land-use board decisions in Portland over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 6 | 100% |
The official Portland 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.
Zoning districts in Portland include RF (Residential Farm/Forest), R20 (Residential 20,000), R10 (Residential 10,000), R7 (Residential 7,000), R5 (Residential 5,000), R2.5 (Residential 2,500), RM1 (Multi-Dwelling 1), RM2 (Multi-Dwelling 2). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Zoning in Portland is governed by Title 33, Planning and Zoning, of the Portland City Code. The Land Use Services division administers Title 33, but it does not create or change zoning regulations. Proposed changes to the Zoning Code are developed by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability through public legislative processes and are then adopted by the Portland City Council. The Zoning Code is intended to implement Portland's Comprehensive Plan and related land use plans.
You can look up a property's zoning through the City's PortlandMaps tool by address or intersection, search by tax numbers, consult the official Zoning Maps by quarter section, or reference the Portland Zoning Code (Title 33) directly. Every property in the City of Portland has a base zone, and some properties also carry overlay zones or fall within plan districts that add regulations.
Every property in Portland has a base zone, such as a residential, commercial, or employment and industrial zone, which sets the primary regulations for the area. Overlay zones consist of additional regulations that address specific subjects in particular areas and modify the base zone rules. Overlay zones appear as lowercase letters after the base zone designation, for example R10(d), where 'd' is the design overlay. Some properties are also within plan districts that carry further regulations.
The Portland Planning Commission is charged with guiding the City's land use planning through stewardship, development, and maintenance of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. It is made up of nine volunteer members who hold public hearings, take public testimony on items marked as hearings, and develop recommendations on land use and urban design regulations that they forward to City Council. Meeting minutes, documents, and videos are generally made available about seven days after each meeting.
The Portland Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and advances the purpose of the Design overlay zone. Regularly scheduled Design Commission hearings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Agendas and meeting details are posted in advance on the City's website.
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