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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building massing is buildings extending above a height of 125 feet
required as follows: shall be considered towers, and are subject to
1. Building mass shall be recessed a minimum additional standards to ensure their design
of 20 feet in depth for no less than 30 minimizes encroachment into view corridors,
linear feet along the façade. ensures adequate provision of light and air to
2. Such recess shall extend the full height of adjacent streets, trails, and open spaces, and
the building, and shall meet the following enhances the visual richness and aesthetic
criteria: appeal of the Portland skyline.
a. The recess shall be located within the B. Stepback required
middle third of the building, measured 1. Portions of buildings higher than 125 feet
along the frontage. shall be stepped back a minimum of 30