Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
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baseline data in the IDP shall be updated as neighborhoods. The regulatory framework
appropriate. should be succinct and use tables and graphics
to address the following, if applicable:
8.3.5 Regulatory framework 1. Zoning boundary of the IOZ. The area to
A. Purpose. The regulatory framework translates which the regulations apply, as shown on
the IDP into a set of clear and specific zoning the zoning map, subject to other
requirements for the IOZ that constitute the provisions of this ordinance (i.e. the map
text and map amendments to the City’s Land amendment to the City’s zoning map).
Use Code and zoning map. The zoning 2. Phasing and schedules. Requirements that
requirements are anticipated to include relate to proposed phases; a chart showing
parameters that guide the growth and change the schedule or thresholds for submitting
of the institution as well as broad strategies to an amended IDP (or elements of an IDP,
address potential impacts, with plans and such as a Transportation Demand
details to be developed under site plan review. Management (TDM) Plan).
B. Applicability. The regulatory framework shall 3. Uses. Clarification, as necessary, on
apply only to properties that are within the IOZ permitted uses.
boundary and to which the eligible institution 4. Dimensional requirements. Graphics,
holds right, title, or interest. For these sketches, or standards, including details for
properties, the Institutional Overlay Zone shall transition zones within the IOZ boundary.
supersede the underlying zoning, and all new 5. Transportation. Elements such as
institutional development shall be conducted in Transportation Demand Management Plan
compliance with the regulatory framework and (TDM) trip reduction targets or contribution
the approved Institutional Development Plan. to area-wide TDM measures; broad
Properties located within the Institutional parameters for ensuring pedestrian, vehicular,
Overlay Zone not subject to right, title, or bicycle and transit access and safety; parking
interest of the eligible institution shall continue ratios and management strategies; thresholds
to be governed by the regulations of the for access improvements.
underlying zoning designation. 6. Environment. The approach to the
C. Uses. Institutional uses, including hospitals and inclusion of open space and preservation
higher education facilities, shall be permitted, of environmentally-sensitive areas.
as shall uses that are functionally integrated 7. Mitigation measures. The broad approach
with, ancillary to, and/or substantively related to to identified mitigation measures, which
supporting the primary institutional use, would be addressed in greater detail in the
consistent with the applicable approved IDP. site plan review process; thresholds for
D. Content. The regulatory framework shall addressing deficiencies; goals for
reflect the information and analysis of the IDP. preservation/protection.
The content shall be tailored to address the 8. Design. Graphics and standards to clarify
issues associated with the institution and its building placement and envelope (height CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 8-13 OVERLAY ZONES

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