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In accordance with updated public health guidelines and consistent with city policy, Bureau of Development Services inspectors will wear masks for all in-person inspections of indoor occupied properties and maintain at least six feet social distancing at all times, until further notice.

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You'll find pages on our new website and on our old website as we work on moving content to our new website. For Development Services information not yet migrated, visit our old website. BDS City employees may also visit the Employee Portal to find employee forms and resources.

How Do Businesses Look Up Zoning?

Information

Retail sales and services uses are only allowed in commercial/mixed use zones. They are limited in employment and industrial zones. Check the zoning of the property developing plans for outdoor seating and merchandise sales (instructions below).

1. Go to Portland Maps

2. Enter the address in the upper right corner. Select the address when it is displayed.

Screenshot of portlandmaps.com website, entering address in search bar. — Enter address in the upper right corner.

3. Click on Permits & Zoning (scroll down if needed).

Screenshot of portlandmaps.com website, clicking on Permits & Zoning. — Click on Permits & Zoning, then on Zoning & Districts (scroll down if needed).

4. Click on Zoning & Districts (scroll down if needed).

5. The base zone and any overlay zones will be shown in the window. Information concerning plan district, historic districts and Comprehensive Plan designations is shown as well. Commercial/Mixed Use zones begin with a capital "C" and include CR, CM1, CM2, CM3, CE and CX.

6. Talk with a planner for more information.

Screenshot of portlandmaps.com website, clicking on Zoning & Districts. — The base zone and any overlay zones will be shown in the window. Information concerning plan district, historic districts and Comprehensive Plan designations is shown as well.

Contact

Zoning Information Line

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with a phone number, the project address, and your questions.

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October 28, 2020 12:30 pm

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