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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Beaverton, OR (2026)

2 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Beaverton, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

In Beaverton's Downtown Central (RC-BC) zoning district, buildings need no side or interior setback but must sit back at least 6 feet from the front property line when ground-floor units are residential, and 10 feet from an adjoining residential zone.

Beaverton Downtown (RC-BC) Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Beaverton Development Code § 70.15.10.1.C

Front setback with ground floor residential units N/A N/A 6 ft 12 ft. Front setback without ground floor residential units N/A N/A 0 ft 10 ft. Interior side or rear setback N/A N/A 0 ft N/A.

Structure Height Limits

In Beaverton's RMB and RMC residential zones, buildings top out at 35 feet, but drop to 25 feet near the front or rear setback line under a 2022 rule.

Beaverton RMB/RMC Zone Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Beaverton Development Code § 20.30.10

Buildings in the RMB and RMC districts can be built up to the maximum height in the zone (35 feet), except near the front and/or rear setback. Additional height limitations apply as follows: A. In the RMB district, the maximum building height at the rear setback line is 25 feet. B. In the RMC district, the maximum building height at both the front and rear setback lines is 25 feet. From...

Looking for Washington County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Beaverton city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Washington County