Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Source: Official source
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The residential neighborhood zones are intended to reflect the varied character and development patterns of Portland’s
residential neighborhoods, and to promote new residential development that increases housing diversity and choice within the
City, in alignment with the City’s priorities and vision for the future. Development within the residential zones should thoughtfully
respond to each area's context, including elements such as the urban grid, pedestrian and bike connectivity, and access to transit
and open space. Standards for each zone have been tailored to address building form and encourage context sensitivity, while
allowing for a range of permitted dwelling types.

RN-1 To provide for a residential neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by dwellings on lots of at least
6,500 square feet. Conversion of existing nonresidential structures to multi-family dwellings is permitted within the
RN-1 zone, subject to standards encouraging compatibility and context sensitivity to ensure the stability of
established residential neighborhoods. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the RN-1 zone.

RN-2 To provide for a residential neighborhood environment that acknowledges the unique character of the Western
Promenade while accommodating dwellings on lots of at least 6,000 square feet. Construction of new multi-family
dwellings at moderate densities is allowed, as-is conversion of existing structures to multi-family dwellings, subject to
standards encouraging compatibility and context sensitivity to ensure the stability of established residential
neighborhoods. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the RN-2 zone.