Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
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Stepback. A space on a lot which is required by Yard, front. A yard along the front lot line,
this article to be maintained open, unoccupied, and extending between side lot lines, measured between
unobstructed, measured between lot lines and any the front lot line and a principal structure. On flag
structure, that occurs at a prescribed height above lots, the front yard is measured from the rear lot
the ground. Stepbacks shall apply to all attached line of the lot that separates the flag portion of the
accessory structures, including the minimum lot from the street, and a principal structure.
necessary housing of elevators, stairways, tanks
fans, or other building operating equipment not Yard, rear. A yard along the rear lot line, extending
intended for human occupancy. between side lot lines or a side lot line and a corner

CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 7-5
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side yard, measured between the rear lot line and a 7.3 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
principal structure. Tables 7-A to 7-G shall establish the dimensional
standards for each zone. Certain additional
Yard, side. A yard along the side lot line, extending standards may apply per Section 6.4 and Sections
from the front yard to the rear yard, measured 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.
between the side lot line and a principal structure.

FIGURE 7-I: YARDS

7-6 | CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE
 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS