Tualatin City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 31
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- IN GENERAL
- TDC 31.010. - Title.
- TDC 31.020. - Classification of Planning District (Zones).
- TDC 31.040. - Planning District (Zone) Map.
- TDC 31.050. - Planning District (Zone) Boundaries.
- TDC 31.060. - Definitions.
- TDC 31.070. - Interpretation of Code Provisions.
- TDC 31.100. - Application Fee Required.
- TDC 31.102. - Waiver or Reduction of Fees.
- COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 32
PROCEDURES
Sections
- TDC 32.010.- Purpose and Applicability.
- TDC 32.020. - Procedures for Review of Multiple Applications.
- TDC 32.030. - Time to Process Applications.
- TDC 32.110. - Pre-Application Conference.
- TDC 32.120. - Neighborhood/Developer Meetings.
- TDC 32.130. - Initiation of Applications.
- TDC 32.140. - Application Submittal.
- TDC 32.150. - Sign Posting.
- TDC 32.160. - Completeness Review.
- TDC 32.170. - Revised Applications.
- TDC 32.180. - Withdrawal of Application.
- TDC 32.210. - Type I Procedure (Ministerial).
- TDC 32.220. - Type II Procedure (Administrative Review with Notice).
- TDC 32.230. - Type III Procedure (Quasi-Judicial Review—Public Hearing).
- TDC 32.240. - Type IV-A Procedure (Quasi-Judicial Review—City Council Public Hearing).
- TDC 32.250. - Type IV-B (Legislative Decisions).
- TDC 32.260. - Annexation Procedures.
- TDC 32.310. - Appeals (Request for Review).
CHAPTER 33
APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
Sections
- TDC 33.010.- Annexations.
- TDC 33.020. - Architectural Review.
- TDC 33.030. - Driveway Approach Permit.
- TDC 33.040. - Conditional Use Permit.
- TDC 33.050. - Industrial Master Plans.
- TDC 33.060. - Reinstatement of Nonconforming Use or Development.
- TDC 33.070. - Plan Amendments.
- TDC 33.080. - Signs—Permits, Design Review, and Variances.
- TDC 33.090. - Temporary Outdoor Sales Permit.
- TDC 33.100. - Temporary Sales Office.
- TDC 33.110. - Tree Removal Permit/Review.
- TDC 33.120. - Variances and Minor Variances.
CHAPTER 34
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- HOME OCCUPATIONS
- MICROWAVE RECEIVING DISHES
- AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION SPACING REQUIREMENTS
- CONGREGATE CARE AND RETIREMENT HOUSING FACILITIES
- MANUFACTURED DWELLING PARKS
- RELIGIOUS USES
CHAPTER 36
SUBDIVIDING, PARTITIONS, AND PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENTS
Sections
- TDC 36.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 36.020. - Expedited Land Division.
- TDC 36.030. - Variances and Minor Variances.
- TDC 36.040. - Applications and Submittal Requirements.
- TDC 36.100. - Property Line Adjustments.
- TDC 36.110. - Tentative Partition Plan.
- TDC 36.115. - Housing Clear and Objective Tentative Partition Plan Approval Criteria.
- TDC 36.120. - Tentative Subdivision Plan.
- TDC 36.125. - Housing Clear and Objective Tentative Subdivision Plan Approval Criteria.
- TDC 36.130. - Phased Tentative Subdivision Plan.
- TDC 36.140. - Manufactured Dwelling Park Tentative Subdivision Plan.
- TDC 36.150. - Replat.
- TDC 36.160. - Final Plat.
- TDC 36.200. - Modification of Prior Approval.
- TDC 36.210. - Extension of Approval Decision.
- TDC 36.300. - Special Platting Standards for Greenways and Natural Areas.
- TDC 36.310. - Approval of Streets and Rights of Way.
- TDC 36.320. - Improvement Agreement for Public Improvements.
- TDC 36.330. - Issuance of Building Permits.
- TDC 36.340. - Existing Structures and Appurtenances.
- TDC 36.400. - Lot Dimensions.
- TDC 36.410. - Flexible Lot Subdivisions for RL and RML Zones.
- TDC 36.420. - Increased Density for Greenway and Natural Area Dedications in the RL zone.
- TDC 36.500. - Enforcement and Penalties.
CHAPTER 38
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- TDC 38.010.- Title.
- TDC 38.020. - Authority.
- TDC 38.030. - Purpose and Intent.
- TDC 38.040. - Jurisdiction.
- TDC 38.050. - Exempt Signs.
- TDC 38.060. - Sign Permit Required.
- TDC 38.070. - Sign Permit Process.
- TDC 38.075. - Purpose of Sign Design Review.
- TDC 38.080. - Sign Permit Fees.
- TDC 38.090. - Sign Ordinance Interpretations.
- TDC 38.100. - General Provisions.
- TDC 38.105. - Definitions.
- TDC 38.110. - Sign Types.
- TDC 38.120. - Measuring Signs and Building/Structure Elevations.
- TDC 38.130. - Prohibited Signs.
- TDC 38.140. - Signs Permitted in the Residential Low Density (RL) Planning District.
- TDC 38.150. - Signs Permitted in the Residential Medium to Low Density (RML) Planning District.
- TDC 38.160. - Signs Permitted in the Residential Medium to High Density (RMH) Planning District.
- TDC 38.170. - Signs Permitted in the Residential High Density (RH) Planning District.
- TDC 38.180. - Signs Permitted in the Residential High Density/High Rise (RH/HR) Planning District.
- TDC 38.190. - Signs Permitted in the Office Commercial (CO) and Mid-Rise Office Commercial (CO/MR) Planning Districts.
- TDC 38.200. - Signs Permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Planning District.
- TDC 38.210. - Signs Permitted in the Recreation Commercial (CR) Planning District.
- TDC 38.220. - Signs Permitted in the Central Commercial (CC) and General Commercial (CG) Planning Districts.
- TDC 38.225. - Signs Permitted in the Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) Planning District.
- TDC 38.230. - Signs Permitted in the Medical Center (MC) Planning District.
- TDC 38.240. - Signs Permitted in the Light Manufacturing (ML), General Manufacturing (MG), and Manufacturing Park (MP), and Basalt Creek Employment (BCE) Planning Districts.
- TDC 38.250. - Signs Permitted in the Institutional (IN) Planning District.
CHAPTER 39
USE CATEGORIES
Sections
- IN GENERAL
- RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORIES
- COMMERCIAL USE CATEGORIES
- TDC 39.300. - Agriculture.
- TDC 39.305 - Commercial Lodging.
- TDC 39.310. - Commercial Recreation.
- TDC 39.315 - Commercial Parking.
- TDC 39.320. - Durable Goods Sales.
- TDC 39.325 - Eating and Drinking Establishments.
- TDC 39.326. - Mobile Food Unit Development.
- TDC 39.330. - Other Educational and Vocational Services.
- TDC 39.335 - Marijuana Facilities.
- TDC 39.345 - Medical Office.
- TDC 39.346. - Office.
- TDC 39.350. - Quick Vehicle Servicing.
- TDC 39.355 - Retail Sales and Services.
- TDC 39.360. - Self-Service Storage.
- TDC 39.365 - Vehicle Repair.
- INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORIES
- INSTITUTIONAL USE CATEGORIES
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES CATEGORIES
CHAPTER 41
MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE RML
Sections
- TDC 41.100.- Purpose.
- TDC 41.200. - Use Categories.
- TDC 41.210. - Additional Limitations on Uses.
- TDC 41.220. - Housing Types.
- TDC 41.300. - Development Standards.
- TDC 41.310. - Projections Into Required Yards.
- TDC 41.320. - Density Bonus or Setback Reduction for Developments Adjacent to Greenways and Natural Areas.
- TDC 41.330. - Reserved.
CHAPTER 42
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE RMH
Sections
- TDC 42.100.- Purpose.
- TDC 42.200. - Use Categories.
- TDC 42.210. - Additional Limitations on Uses.
- TDC 42.220. - Housing Types.
- TDC 42.300. - Development Standards.
- TDC 42.310. - Projections Into Required Yards.
- TDC 42.320. - Density Bonus or Setback Reduction for Developments Adjacent to Greenways and Natural Areas.
CHAPTER 43
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE RH
Sections
- TDC 43.100.- Purpose.
- TDC 43.200. - Use Categories.
- TDC 43.210. - Additional Limitations on Uses.
- TDC 43.220. - Housing Types.
- TDC 43.300. - Development Standards.
- TDC 43.310. - Projections into Required Yards.
- TDC 43.320. - Density Bonus or Setback Reduction for Developments Adjacent to Greenways and Natural Areas.
CHAPTER 44
HIGH DENSITY HIGH RISE ZONE RH-HR
Sections
- TDC 44.100.- Purpose.
- TDC 44.200. - Use Categories.
- TDC 44.210. - Additional Limitations on Uses.
- TDC 44.220. - Housing Types.
- TDC 44.300. - Development Standards.
- TDC 44.310. - Projections Into Required Yards.
- TDC 44.320. - Density Bonus or Setback Reduction for Developments Adjacent to Greenways and Natural Areas.
CHAPTER 49
INSTITUTIONAL ZONE IN
Sections
CHAPTER 58
CENTRAL TUALATIN OVERLAY ZONE
Sections
- TDC 58.100 - Purpose.
- TDC 58.110 - Zone Boundaries.
- TDC 58.200 - Use Categories in the CC Zone.
- TDC 58.210 - Additional Standards in the CC Zone.
- TDC 58.300 - Use Categories in the CG Zone.
- TDC 58.400 - Use Categories in the CO Zone.
- TDC 58.500 - Use Categories in the ML Zone.
- TDC 58.510 - Additional Standards in the ML Zone.
- TDC 58.600 - Use Categories in the RH Zone.
- TDC 58.700 - Use Categories in the RH-HR Zone.
- TDC 58.800 - Central Tualatin Overlay Development Standards.
- TDC 58.810 - Additional Development Standards.
CHAPTER 68
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sections
- TDC 68.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 68.015. - Federal Projects.
- TDC 68.020. - Definitions.
- TDC 68.030. - Historic Resource Inventory.
- TDC 68.035. - Evaluation and Determination of Significance.
- TDC 68.040. - Designated Landmark List.
- TDC 68.050. - National Register Resources.
- TDC 68.100. - Landmark Designation.
- TDC 68.110. - Demolition Criteria.
- TDC 68.120. - 120-day Delay for Demolition or Modification Permit.
- TDC 68.125. - Removal of Landmark Designation.
- TDC 68.130. - Relocation Criteria.
- TDC 68.140. - Alteration and New Construction Applications and Criteria.
- TDC 68.150. - Time Limit of Approval.
- TDC 68.160. - Extension of Approval Decision.
CHAPTER 69
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK OVERLAY PLANNING DISTRICT
Sections
- TDC 69.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 69.020. - Permitted Uses.
- TDC 69.030. - Prohibited Uses.
- TDC 69.040. - Implementation of the Industrial Business Park Overlay District.
- TDC 69.045. - Timing of Uses.
- TDC 69.050. - Site Size.
- TDC 69.055. - Lot Size.
- TDC 69.060. - Urban Renewal Area—Lot Size.
- TDC 69.065. - Mixed Use Percentage.
- TDC 69.070. - Setback Requirements.
- TDC 69.080. - Reserved.
- TDC 69.090. - Structure Height.
- TDC 69.100. - Access.
- TDC 69.110. - Off-Street Parking and Loading.
- TDC 69.120. - Environmental Standards.
- TDC 69.130. - Floodplain District.
- TDC 69.140. - Wetlands Protection District.
- TDC 69.150. - Greenway and Riverbank Protection District.
- TDC 69.160. - Community Design Standards.
- TDC 69.170. - Landscaping Standards.
CHAPTER 70
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT FP
Sections
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- TDC 70.005. - Authorization.
- TDC 70.007. - Findings of Fact.
- TDC 70.010. - Statement of Purpose.
- TDC 70.020. - Methods of Reducing Flood Losses.
- TDC 70.030. - Definitions.
- TDC 70.040. - Lands to Which This Chapter Applies.
- TDC 70.050. - Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard.
- TDC 70.060. - Penalties for Noncompliance.
- TDC 70.070. - Abrogation and Severability.
- TDC 70.080. - Interpretation.
- TDC 70.090. - Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
- ADMINISTRATION
- VARIANCE PROCEDURE
- TDC 70.150. - City Council as Appeal Board.
- TDC 70.151—70.154. - Reserved.
- TDC 70.160. - Conditions for Variances.
- TDC 70.161—70.163. - Reserved.
- TDC 70.170. - General Standards.
- TDC 70.180. - Specific Standards.
- TDC 70.185. - Before Regulatory Floodway.
- TDC 70.190. - Floodways.
- TDC 70.200. - Alterations to Floodplain, Drainage, or Watercourses.
CHAPTER 71
WETLANDS PROTECTION DISTRICT WPD
Sections
- TDC 71.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 71.020. - Definitions.
- TDC 71.025. - Boundaries.
- TDC 71.030. - Applicability.
- TDC 71.040. - Certification Required.
- TDC 71.050. - Appeals.
- TDC 71.060. - Environmental Standards.
- TDC 71.061. - Development Setback.
- TDC 71.062. - Excavation and Filling.
- TDC 71.063. - Contamination and Sedimentation.
- TDC 71.064. - Vegetation.
- TDC 71.065. - Uses.
- TDC 71.066. - Exceptions.
- TDC 71.067. - Wetland Protection District Crossings.
- TDC 71.080. - Issuance of Permits and Approvals.
- TDC 71.090. - Miscellaneous.
- TDC 71.900. - Exhibits
CHAPTER 72
- NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT NRPO
Sections
- TDC 72.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 72.011. - Criteria for Determining Significant Natural Resources.
- TDC 72.013. - Significant Natural Resources.
- TDC 72.020. - Location of Greenways and Natural Areas.
- TDC 72.030. - Greenways.
- TDC 72.040. - Natural Areas.
- TDC 72.050. - Reserved.
- TDC 72.055. - Reserved.
- TDC 72.056. - Vegetated Corridors of Sensitive Areas.
- TDC 72.060. - Development Restrictions in Greenways and Natural Areas.
- TDC 72.065. - Hardship Created, Map Error, Property Not Buildable.
- TDC 72.070. - General Guidelines for Pedestrian and Bike Paths in Greenways.
- TDC 72.080. - Shift of Density for Residential Development Adjacent to Greenways or Natural Areas.
- TDC 72.085. - Landscaping Credit within Commercial and Industrial Planning Districts Adjacent to Greenways and Natural Areas.
- TDC 72.090. - Reduction in Setback Requirements.
- TDC 72.100. - Parks Systems Development Charge (SDC) Credit.
- TDC 72.110. - Easements for Pedestrian and Bicycle Access.
- TDC 72.120. - Wetlands Protection District.
- TDC 72.130. - Floodplain District.
- TDC 72.140. - Dedication of Land for Park Purposes.
- TDC 72.150. - Modifications for Storm Drainage Improvements.
CHAPTER 73A
SITE DESIGN STANDARDS1
Sections
- TDC 73A.010.- Site and Building Design Standards Purpose and Objectives.
- TDC 73A.020. - Residential Design Standards Applicability; Exceptions.
- TDC 73A.030. - Clear and Objective Residential (Type I) Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.040. - Type I Residential Roof Design Elements.
- TDC 73A.050. - Type I Residential Wall Design Elements.
- TDC 73A.060. - Discretionary (Type II) Residential Development Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.070. - Clear and Objective (Type I) Cottage Cluster Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.080. - Discretionary (Type II) Cottage Cluster Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.090. - Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.100. - Multi-Family Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.110. - General Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.120 - Mixed Use Commercial Design Applicability; Exceptions.
- TDC 73A.130 - Mixed Use Commercial Design Standards.
- TDC 73A.140. - Basalt Creek Employment (BCE) Design Standards.
CHAPTER 73B
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
Sections
- TDC 73B.010.- Landscape Standards Purpose and Objectives.
- TDC 73B.020. - Landscape Area Standards Minimum Areas by Use and Zone.
- TDC 73B.030. - Additional Minimum Landscaping Requirements for Multi-Family Residential Uses.
- TDC 73B.040. - Additional Minimum Landscaping Requirements for Nonresidential Uses.
- TDC 73B.050 - Additional Minimum Landscaping Requirements for all uses in the Mixed Use Commercial Zone.
- TDC 73B.060. - Minimum Landscaping Standards for All Zones.
- TDC 73B.070. - Minimum Standards Trees and Plants.
CHAPTER 73C
PARKING STANDARDS1
Sections
- TDC 73C.010.- Off-Street Parking and Loading Purpose and Applicability.
- TDC 73C.020. - Calculating Parking Lot Area.
- TDC 73C.030. - Parking Lot Design Requirements.
- TDC 73C.040. - Off-Street Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Quantity Requirements.
- TDC 73C.050. - Bicycle Parking Requirements.
- TDC 73C.060. - Bicycle and Transit Facility Conversion.
- TDC 73C.070. - Shared Parking Requirements.
- TDC 73C.080. - Off-Street Loading Facilities Requirements.
- TDC 73C.090. - Parking Lot Driveway and Walkway Requirements.
- TDC 73C.200 - Tree Canopy Coverage.
- TDC 73C.210. - General Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements.
- TDC 73C.220. - Multi-family Residential Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements.
- TDC 73C.230. - Mixed Use Commercial Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements.
CHAPTER 73D
WASTE AND RECYCLABLES MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- TDC 73D.010.- Applicability and Objectives.
- TDC 73D.020. - Design Methods.
- TDC 73D.030. - Minimum Standards Method.
- TDC 73D.040. - Waste Assessment Method.
- TDC 73D.050. - Comprehensive Recycling Plan Method.
- TDC 73D.060. - Franchised Hauler Review Method.
- TDC 73D.070. - Location, Design and Access Standards.
CHAPTER 73E
CENTRAL DESIGN DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES
Sections
- TDC 73E.010.- Central Design District Standards for Uses.
- TDC 73E.020. - Central Design District Design Guidelines Purpose and Applicability.
- TDC 73E.030. - Central Design Standards Design Guidelines.
- TDC 73E.040. - Central Design Standards Residential Uses.
- TDC 73E.050. - Central Design Standards Landscaping.
- TDC 73E.060. - Central Design Standards Parking.
- TDC 73E.070. - Central Design Standards Waste and Recyclables.
- TDC 73E.080. - Central Design Standards Off-Street Loading Facilities.
- TDC 73E.090. - Central Design Standards Access Standards.
CHAPTER 74
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND UTILITIES1
Sections
- TDC 74.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 74.020. - Applicability.
- TDC 74.030. - Street Standards.
- TDC 74.040. - Exceptions.
- TDC 74.050. - Traffic Study.
- TDC 74.060. - Private Streets.
- TDC 74.070. - Public Alleys.
- TDC 74.080. - Easements.
- TDC 74.090. - Bikeways and Pedestrian Paths.
- TDC 74.100. - Mid-Block Accessways.
- TDC 74.110. - Utilities.
- TDC 74.120. - Street Lights.
- TDC 74.130. - Street Names.
- TDC 74.140. - Street Signs.
- TDC 74.150. - Street Trees.
- TDC 74.160. - Installation of Improvements.
CHAPTER 80
CANNABIS FACILITIES1
Sections
- TDC 80.010.- Purpose.
- TDC 80.020. - Definitions.
- TDC 80.030. - Relationship to Other Standards.
- TDC 80.050. - Planning Districts Where Cannabis Facilities Permitted.
- TDC 80.060. - Standards for Cannabis Facilities.
- TDC 80.070. - Cannabis Facility Operating Restrictions.
- TDC 80.100. - Edible Cannabis.
- TDC 80.200. - Butane Extraction.
- TDC 80.300. - Homegrown Cannabis.
- TDC 80.400. - Violations.