Gresham, OR Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max lot coverage
- 50%
- District
- Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
- Outdoor business area cap
- 5% of site
- Enclosed activity minimum
- 95% of business use
Summary
Gresham caps building lot coverage at 50 percent in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district under Table 4.0230, with additional on-site activity limits applying under Section 4.0231.
Rear E. Maximum Building Height F. Maximum Lot Coverage G. On-Site Activities 20 feet 0 feet 0 feet on the interior side, and 15 feet on the side abutting the street3. 0 feet See Section 4.0231(A)4 50% See Section 4.0231(B)5. On Site Activities: 1. No outdoor business activities, product display or storage shall be located within yard setback or buffering and screening areas.
Full Breakdown
Table 4.0230 (item F) of the Gresham Community Development Code limits maximum lot coverage to 50% for development in the NC district. On-site business activities are further restricted: at least 95% of business activity must occur inside a fully enclosed structure, with no more than 5% of the site's business-use area devoted to outdoor product display or storage, per Section 4.0231(B). No outdoor activity, display, or storage may occur within a required yard setback or buffering area.
Violations & Fines
A site plan exceeding the 50% lot coverage cap cannot receive development permit approval in the NC district; applicants must redesign the site or seek relief through Gresham's Adjustment process before building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 50% lot coverage cap apply citywide?
Are outdoor sales or storage areas limited too?
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