Table 40-1 Tree Removal in Overlay Zones and Plan Districts [1] |
Overlay Zone or Plan District | Title 11 regulates the following [2] | Title 33 Zoning Code regulates the following |
Environmental conservation and protection overlay zones “c” “p” See: 33.430.080 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Non-native non-nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous, or portions of trees when they pose an immediate danger when wood 12 inches in diameter and greater is left in the same ownership, unless the City Forester approves removal of diseased wood from the site because it will threaten the health of other trees
- Trees projecting into a City-designated view corridor
| Street all City all Private all | - Healthy native trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Greenway overlay zones “n” “q” “g” “i” “r” See: 33.440.320 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Nuisance species trees
- Dangerous trees
- Trees landward of the greenway setback in “g” “i” “r” overlays
| Street all City all Private all | - Native Trees
- Non-native non-nuisance trees
- Dead or dying trees
- Trees not meeting the listed situations when located within or riverward of the greenway setback in “g” “i” “r” overlays
- Trees not meeting the listed situations when located in “n” “q” overlays
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Pleasant Valley Natural Resources Overlay Zone “v” See: 33.465.080 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Non-native non-nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees when wood 12 inches in diameter and greater is left in the same ownership, unless the City Administrator approves removal of diseased wood from the site because it will threaten the health of other trees
| Street all City all Private all | - Healthy native trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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River environmental overlay zone “e” See: 33.475.405 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Street trees that are less than three inches in diameter that are non-native trees or nuisance species trees, and are located landward of the river setback and outside the riparian buffer area
| Street all City all Private all | - All trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Scenic Resource Overlay “s” Only applies to trees that are within the scenic corridor setback. See: 33.480.040 B.2.a. | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees
- Trees associated with the repair and maintenance of water, sewer or storm water lines
- Trees within 20 feet of a public safety RF Transmission Facility
- Street, City, or private trees up to and including 12 inches diameter provided that replanting per 33.480.040.B.2.h(7) is met [3]
| Street ≥ 6” City ≥ 6" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within the scenic corridor setbacks that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Cascade Station/Portland International Center Plan District See: 33.508.340 Only applies to trees located in a "c" or "p" overlay | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Non-native non-nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees when wood 12 inches in diameter and greater is left in the same ownership, unless the City Administrator approves removal of diseased wood from the site because it will threaten the health of other trees
- Trees projecting into a City-designated view corridor
| Street all City all Private all | - Healthy native trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Columbia South Shore Plan District See: 33.515.262 & 33.515.274 Only applies to trees located in a "c" or "p" overlay | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees when wood 12 inches in diameter and greater is left in the same ownership, unless the City Administrator approves removal of diseased wood from the site because it will threaten the health of other trees
| Street all City all Private all | - Healthy native trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
- Healthy non-native non-nuisance trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Johnson Creek Basin Plan District 33.537.125 - Only applies to trees:
- Within 20 feet of the Springwater Corridor lot line;
- On a site with any portion in the special flood hazard area; and/or
- On a site with any portion in the South Subdistrict.
| Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - All street trees
- Nuisance species trees
- Trees within 10 feet of buildings, attached structures, or right-of-way improvements
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees
- Trees associated with the repair and maintenance of water, sewer or storm water lines
- Any other 6” to 12” tree provided that at least two trees are planted. [3] Trees removed within 20 feet of the Springwater Corridor must be replaced within 20 feet of the corridor
| Street n/a City ≥ 6" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 20 feet of the Springwater Corridor lot line; on a site with any portion in the special flood hazard area; and/or on a site with any portion in the South Subdistrict that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Portland International Airport Plan District See: 33.565.540 Applies only to trees located in a "c" or "p" overlay | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Trees within 10 feet of buildings or attached structures
- Nuisance species trees
- Non-native non-nuisance species trees
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees when wood 12 inches in diameter and greater is left in the same ownership, unless the City Administrator approves removal of diseased wood from the site because it will threaten the health of other trees. This does not apply in landscaped areas of golf courses
- Trees projecting into a City-designated view corridor
| Street all City all Private all | - Healthy native trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table
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Rocky Butte Plan District See: 33.570.040 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - All street trees
- Nuisance species trees
- Trees within 10 feet of buildings, attached structures, or right-of-way improvements
- Dead, dying, or dangerous trees
- Trees associated with the repair and maintenance of water, sewer or storm water lines
- Any other 6” to 12” diameter tree provided that at least two trees are planted [3]
| Street n/a City ≥ 6" Private ≥ 6" | Trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table |
South Auditorium Plan District See: 33.580.130 | Street all City ≥ 3" Private ≥ 6" | - Dead, dying, or dangerous trees provided at least one tree is planted in the same general location or in accordance with the adopted landscaping plan
| Street all City ≥ 6" Private ≥ 6" | Trees that do not meet the applicable Title 11 situations listed in this table |
Note [1] If a site is in more than one overlay zone or Plan District, the regulations for both areas apply. [2] All Plan Districts and overlay zones require tree replacement, or as allowed by the City Administrator. [3] Minimum planting is required to meet zoning code requirements. |