Gresham, OR Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height
- 35 ft.
- Districts
- LDR-5, LDR-7, TR, TLDR
- Applies to
- houses and townhouses
- Height bonus
- affordable housing, § 10.1700
Summary
Gresham caps homes and townhouses in its standard residential districts at 35 feet under Development Code Table 4.0130.
Table 4.0130: Development Requirements for Residential Land Use Districts LDR-5 LDR-7 TR TLDR ... H. Maximum Building Height Townhouse 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. All other uses 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
Full Breakdown
In Gresham's low-density and transit residential districts, LDR-5, LDR-7, TR and TLDR, which cover the city's standard single-family and townhouse lots, Development Code Table 4.0130 sets a flat 35-foot maximum building height for both townhouses and all other uses. A height bonus is available for affordable housing developments under Section 10.1700, and properties near shorelines follow separate standards under Section 10.1100. Higher-density districts like MDR-24 are governed by a different height allowance.
Violations & Fines
Construction exceeding 35 feet without an approved affordable-housing bonus or applicable modification is a Development Code violation; Gresham's Planning and Development Services division can deny or condition building permits and require correction of nonconforming construction.
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