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Land Division Code Update

Project
Community and Economic Development
This project changed the zoning code to encourage new housing development, streamline and speed up the residential land division review process, and reduce regulatory barriers and uncertainty, while providing beneficial outcomes for the community. Project adopted and became effective Oct. 1, 2024.
Streetscape view of a new subdivision of middle housing units on either side of a paved street with concrete sidewalks and newly planted street trees.

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About the Land Division Code Update

Streetscape view of a new subdivision with cars parked on the street and new stormwater swales in the foreground on both sides of the street.

Land Division Code Update project proposals

Screenshot of the Map App website for the Land Division Code Update project.

Read testimony on the Land Division Code Update Project through Map App

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Land Division Code Update documents

Contact

Land Division Code Update Project

LandDivisionCodeUpdate@portlandoregon.gov

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