If you have questions about the Model Code or options for using it in your community you can contact your DLCD regional representative or our Code Assistance planner:

• Our Code Assistance Planner position is currently vacant. In the meantime contact:
• Bill Holmstrom
  TGM Coordinator
  bill.holmstrom@state.or.us
  503-373-0050 x265

The TGM program also offers Code Assistance to local communities.

Volume I of the Model Code is the User's Guide, which is necessary to understand how to use the Model Code.

• Volume I - User's Guide (PDF)
• Volume I - User's Guide (Word) Cover sheet (Word)
• Volume II - Model Code Table of Contents (PDF)
• Volume II - Model Code Table of Contents (Word)

Chapter 1.1 - Introduction

Chapter 1.2 - Title, Purpose, and Authority

Chapter 1.3 - Lot of Reocrd and Legal Lot Determination

Chapter 1.4 - Non-Conforming Situations

Chapter 1.5 - Code Interpretations

Chapter 1.6 - Enforcement

• Article 1 (PDF)
• Article 1 (Word)

Chapter 2.1 - Establishment of Zoning Districts

Chapter 2.2 - Zoning District Regulations

Chapter 2.3 - Special Use Standards

Chapter 2.4 - Overlay Zones [and Specific Area Plan Regulations]

• Article 2 (PDF)
• Article 2 (Word)

Article 2 includes code graphics. Please see the User's Guide for information on how to use these files.

• 2.2.080.A Building Height Measurement (PDF)

The DLCD Natural Hazards Program maintains a Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that is designed to be included in Article 2. Please contact the Natural Hazards Program for additional assistance.

• Oregon Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (PDF)

Chapter 3.1 - Design Standards Administration

Chapter 3.2 - Building Orientation and Design

Chapter 3.3 - Access and Circulation

Chapter 3.4 - Landscaping, Fences and Walls, [Outdoor Lighting]

Chapter 3.5 - Parking and Loading

[Chapter 3.7 - Signs]

• Article 3 (PDF)
• Article 3 (Word)

Article 3 includes code graphics. Please see the User's Guide for information on how to use these files. (PDF)

• 3.2.030.B Building Orientation, Multi-Family Development - Examples of Code Compliant Features
• 3.2.030.B Building Orientation, Multi-Family Development - Examples of Non-Compliant Features
• 3.2.030.C Garages
• 3.2.030.C.3 Width of Garage Openings Facing Street
• 3.2.030.C.4 Three-Car and Wide Garages
• 3.2.030.D.1 Multi-Family Detailed Design
• 3.2.030.D.1 Single-Family Detailed Design
• 3.2.030.D.1 Duplex Detailed Design
• 3.2.030.D.2 Single-Family Articulation
• 3.2.030.D.2 Multi-Family Articulation
• 3.2.030.D.3 House Plan Variety, Single-Family Homes
• 3.2.030.D.3 House Plan Variety, Multi-Family Homes
• 3.2.040.B Building Orientation
• 3.2.040.C Large-Format Developments
• 3.2.040.D Primary Entrances and Windows, Mixed-Use Buildings
• 3.2.040.D Primary Entrances and Windows, Small Commercial
• 3.2.040.D Primary Entrances and Windows, Large Commercial
• 3.2.040.E Articulation and Detailing, Small-Scale Commercial
• 3.2.040.E Articulation and Detailing, Large-Scale Commercial
• 3.2.040.F Pedestrian Shelters
• 3.2.050.C Civic Space and Pedestrian Amenities Standards
• 3.2.060.B Drive-up and Drive-through Uses and Facilities Standards

• 3.3.030.D Approach and Driveway Development Standards
• 3.3.030.E Approach Separation from Street Intersections
• 3.3.030.G Vision Clearance
• 3.3.040.B Pedestian Access and Circulation Standards

• 3.4.030.E Parking Lot Landscaping
• 3.4.030.F Screening Requirements
• 3.4.040.C Fences and Walls - Height, Non-Residential Building
• 3.4.040.C Fences and Walls - Height, Single-Family Residential
• 3.4.040.D Fences and Walls - Materials, Non-Residential Building
• 3.4.040.D Fences and Walls - Materials, Single-Family Residential

• 3.5.030 Parking Stall Design and Minimum Dimensions
• 3.5.040.B Bicycle Parking Design

• 3.6.020.C Street, Sidewalk and Bikeway Standards: Prototypical 3-Lane Boulevard

Chapter 4.1 - General Review Procedures

Chapter 4.2 - Site Design Review

Chapter 4.3 - Land Divisions and Property Line Adjustments

Chapter 4.4 - Conditional Use Permits

Chapter 4.5 - Modifications to Approved Plans and Conditions

Chapter 4.6 - Amendments to Zoning Map or Code

Chapter 4.7 - Adjustments and Variances

Chapter 4.8 - Master Planned Developments

• Article 4 (PDF)
• Article 4 (Word)

Chapter 5.1 - Definitions

• Article 5 (PDF)
• Article 5 (Word)