RM2 Zone in Portland, OR
RM2 zoning district rules in Portland, OR. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The RM2 zone in Portland, OR is a residential district (Residential Mixed Density). Permits a range of residential density from single-family through multi-family, often applied in transition areas between low-density and higher-density zones. This zone requires a 10 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and 5 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 50 feet (4 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 80%.
Common Permitted Uses
- Single-family homes
- Duplexes
- Small apartment buildings
Permits a range of residential density from single-family through multi-family, often applied in transition areas between low-density and higher-density zones.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 10 feet |
| Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Rear Setback | 5 feet |
RM2: Medium-density multifamily. Allows small to medium apartment buildings. Portland Zoning Code 33.120.220.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 50 feet
- Max Stories
- 4
RM2 zone. Portland Zoning Code 33.120.215.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 80%
RM2 zone. Portland Zoning Code 33.120.215.
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