R5 Zone in Portland, OR
R5 zoning district rules in Portland, OR. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The R5 zone in Portland, OR is a residential district (Multi-Family High Density). Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate. This zone requires a 10 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and 5 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 30 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 50%.
Common Permitted Uses
- High-rise apartments
- Condominiums
- Mixed residential
Permits multi-family housing at high density. Designed for urban cores and transit corridors where tall residential buildings are appropriate.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 10 feet |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 5 feet |
R5 zone: 5,000 sqft minimum lot. Most common single-family zone in inner Portland neighborhoods. Portland Zoning Code 33.110.220.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 30 feet
- Max Stories
- 2
R5 zone. Portland Zoning Code 33.110.215.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 50%
R5 zone. Portland Zoning Code 33.110.215. Higher coverage allowed in inner neighborhoods.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit in R20, R10, R7 zones. No minimum parking required in R5 or R2.5 zones or within 500 ft of a frequent service transit line per Portland Zoning Code 33.266. Multi-family: No minimum parking required in RM zones per Portland's 2019 parking reforms. Multifamily projects may provide parking voluntarily. Portland eliminated parking minimums in all RM zones and most commercial zones.
Source: Portland City Code Title 33, Section 33.205 — Accessory Dwelling Units; Oregon Revised Statutes 197A.420 (HB 2001 codification). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source