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Community members are invited to testify on proposed zoning updates, which are grouped into the following themes: parking, exterior areas, and regulatory improvements. Planning Commission hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.
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A package of zoning code updates that aim to make it easier to understand and implement Portland’s zoning code has been released for public review and comment. The Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RICAP 11) Proposed Draft contains the most recent in an ongoing series of updates and improvements to Portland’s land use regulations. The Proposed Draft is the staff proposal to the Planning Commission, and includes updates based on feedback earlier this summer.
What's in RICAP 11?
The RICAP 11 package considers more than 50 items for possible regulatory improvement. These items are bundled to align with three themes: parking and loading, exterior areas, and general regulatory improvement.
Parking and loading
This section includes 10 amendments clarify and update the requirements for vehicle and bicycle parking. These include allowing parking in residential setbacks in some cases and updating the conditions that trigger bike parking upgrades.
Exterior areas
There are 16 amendments that modify the regulations of exterior improvements to a site. These include permitted uses of outdoor areas, landscaping requirements and guidance for limited uses.
Regulatory improvement
These 30 amendments cover an array of topics with a focus on eliminating obsolete and unnecessary regulations and clarifying rules to make the permitting process easier.
Give testimony
The Proposed Draft will be considered by the Portland Planning Commission during an upcoming hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 23. There are two ways to submit testimony:
- Submit written testimony through the project’s Map App by Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.
- Give verbal testimony at the hearing. Registration for verbal testimony closed on Monday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.
Next steps
After the hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council. This is known as a Recommend Draft, which City Council will consider at a hearing in early 2026. The community will have an additional opportunity to shape the proposal by testifying to City Council.