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Design Overlay Zone Amendments
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The Map App highlights changes to the Zoning code and more. Search for a property and review the proposals. Testify online!
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Read the DOZA Proposed Draft Documents →
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Portland’s d-overlay gets an update with the Design Overlay Zone Amendments package.
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The DOZA proposal creates a new purpose statement, updates the thresholds that trigger land use reviews, and creates new design standards and design guidelines.
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The project also makes some administrative changes that impact design review and the Design Commission.
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The Design Overlay zone will encourage development that builds on context, contributes to the public realm, and encourages quality and long-term resilience.
Portland has received national and international acclaim for supporting a high-quality built environment through planning and urban design. In part, this is due to its long-standing tradition of design review, which occurs within the design overlay zone (or d-overlay).
By 2035, the City is expected to grow by 123,000 households. Most of this growth will occur within the Central City and Portland’s neighborhood centers and corridors. The d-overlay aims to support the city’s evolution within these urbanizing areas.
Together, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Bureau of Development Services (BDS) are working on a Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA) package of proposals to update and improve both the process and the tools used in design review.
For information on ongoing process improvements, visit BDS’ DOZA project page.
Contact:
Phil Nameny 503-823-7709, Phil.Nameny@portlandoregon.gov
News and Updates
Project updates from the Design Overlay Zone Amendments Project
- Testify about the Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA)
- Proposals call for Portland’s centers to support people-friendly design
- See what new multifamily and mixed-use buildings will look like by watching these digital animations
- DOZA featured at Design Week Portland; Discussion Draft comments deadline extended
- Draft update to design zones out for public discussion
- New rules for design review process and tools move forward as one package; Discussion Draft to be released early next year
- DOZA Tools Concept Report ready for public review; learn more about DOZA at May 9 open house
- DOZA open house May 9; DOZA Tools Concept Report coming soon
- More effective processes for design review are available for public consideration
- Where has the DOZA project been? Portlanders seeking design review want to know.
- DOZA: From Assessment to Amendments
- Portland City Council votes to accept Design Overlay Zone Assessment consultant’s recommendations to improve design review and criteria
- Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) Final Report ready for public review and City Council hearing
- Public open house presents recommendations about Design Overlay Zones for review and feedback
- Portland Design Commission reviews preliminary report for Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) Project
- Phase 1 of the Design Overlay Zoning Assessment project is complete
- Public invited to share feedback on how well the design overlay zone works and what they’d like to see improved
- Meet the Consultant Team for the Portland Design Overlay Zone Assessment
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Helpful Links
City-related information regarding d-overlay zones, including the purpose, design standards and guidelines, review procedures and fee schedules