Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA)

Planning
Effective 2021
Courtyard building with terraced wood benches, overhangs, and people sitting and talking.

Portland is known for its high-quality planning and urban design. The design overlay zone (d-overlay) provides direction on development and urban design and is implemented through design review. This joint BPS-BDS project will update and improve the process and the tools used in design review.

Contact

Phil Nameny

Planning and Sustainability

Phil.Nameny@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7709

Staci Monroe

Development Services

Staci.Monroe@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-0624

Featured content

Sketch of people on sidewalk in front of mixed-use building
Information

DOZA documents and resources

A 2d map showing different colored highlighted areas and bubbles
Information

Citywide design guidelines interactive map

Street view of SE 82nd and Division with colorful multi-use building and pedestrians on sidewalk
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About the DOZA project

External Resource

Sign up for DOZA email updates

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Helpful links about d-overlay zones, design review, and design standards

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