Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
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6 USE STANDARDS column the tables. In the case of conflict of
required standards (i.e., a cross reference is
6.1 APPLICABILITY missing from the table, the numbering of
6.1.1. In general standards has changed but not updated in the
A. The use of buildings, structures, private Table, etc.), the use standards in Section 6.4
property, and City-owned property are control.
governed by this article, except when
superseded by other applicable laws or 6.2.2 Unlisted uses
ordinances. It is the intent that, when in doubt, A. Uses not expressly listed as permitted or
this article should be interpreted to conditional in Tables 6-A to 6-G are prohibited
accommodate the goals of the City’s as principal uses except that a use may be
Comprehensive Plan and other plans. permitted subject to meeting the following
B. All uses shall comply with any applicable federal performance-based standards:
and state requirements, and any additional 1. The proposed use is consistent with the
applicable federal, state, county, and/or city purposes of the zone.
ordinances. 2. The proposed use is closely related to a
C. All uses shall comply with any supplemental use permitted or conditional use in terms of
standards in Section 6.4 as applicable. Use character, scale, and external impacts.
standards address specific impacts, design or 3. The buildings and structures associated
siting standards, and/or additional regulations with the proposed use are designed and
outside of this Code. operated so that it will prevent undue
adverse environmental impacts, substantial
6.2 DETERMINATION OF USE diminution of the value or utility of
6.2.1 Use tables neighboring structures, or significant
A. Tables 6-A to 6-G shall determine if a use is hazards to the health or safety of
permitted (⏺), conditional (◐), or not neighboring residents by controlling noise
permitted ( ) as a principal use within a zone. levels, emissions, traffic, lighting, odor, and
Where a use is listed as both permitted and any other potential negative impacts.
conditional (⏺/◐), determination shall be B. The review authority shall determine whether
based on the nature of such use as described in the uses not listed as permitted or conditional
the use standards of Section 6.4. Unless uses meet the above standards. If it is
otherwise noted, where a use is listed in terms determined that the use does not meet the
of square footage, square footage figures shall above criteria, it shall not be permitted.
correspond to the total square footage of the C. The review authority may impose reasonable
use as indicated. conditions of approval on the proposed use to
B. Certain uses within Tables 6-A to 6-G shall meet ensure that it is similar in character and impact
required use standards listed in Section 6.4. A to a permitted or conditional use.
reference is provided in the “Use Standards” CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 6-1 USE STANDARDS

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