Portland's 2035 Comprehensive Plan and Title 33 zoning concentrate housing capacity near frequent transit, supporting form-based station-area design, reduced parking minimums, and mixed-use centers along TriMet corridors.
Adopted in 2018, the 2035 Comprehensive Plan organizes growth around centers and corridors served by frequent transit, layering Title 33 zoning that reduces parking minimums, permits mixed use, and applies form-based design standards near MAX light rail and frequent bus lines. Combined with the Residential Infill Project and the statewide HB 2001 middle-housing reforms, transit-oriented zoning supports fourplexes and small multiplexes citywide. The Urban Growth Boundary set by Metro under ORS 197 channels regional growth into served areas.
Building outside applicable form-based, height, FAR, or use rules in transit zones can lead to BDS stop-work orders, denial of certificates of occupancy, and civil penalties under Title 33.
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