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Development Code

The Development Code contains detailed descriptions of zoning districts and specifies what uses are allowed, prohibited, and conditional in each zone. The Code is intended to cover almost all types of land use issues which may arise but in cases where a land use is not listed, a process for interpretation of the Code is provided. The Development Code also contains procedures for various land use matters, including development, annexation, and modification of previous approvals. Given the breadth of issues the Development Code addresses, the procedures of the Code can be fairly complex. However, City staff is available to assist the public in understanding the Code.

The criteria for approval of development applications are listed within the Code. For a development proposal to be approved through the public review process, the applicant needs to demonstrate that all applicable application approval criteria are met or will be met with conditions of approval.

Chapter 10—General Provisions

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Chapter 10 General Provisions

Chapter 20 Land Uses

Chapter 30 Nonconforming Uses

Chapter 40 Permits & Applications

Chapter 50 Procedures

Chapter 60 Special Requirements

Chapter 90 Definitions

Development Code (all in one file)

• Development Code (PDF) Large File 5.79 MB
• Development Code (DOC) Large File 15.0 MB

Chapter 10 (all in one file)

• Chapter 10 (PDF) 182 KB
• Chapter 10 (DOC) 107 KB

This chapter provides the basis for regulations governing land use, development and design within the City of Beaverton. Chapter updated:  August 22, 2008.

Chapter 10 Contents

Chapter 10 General Provisions

Section No.	Topic	Page
10.05.	Title	1
10.10.	Purpose	1–2
10.15.	Compliance	3
10.20.	Interpretation and Application of Code Language	4–5
10.25.	Classification of Districts	5–6
10.30.	Zoning Map	6
10.35.	Interpretation of District Boundaries	7
10.40.	Annexation	8–9
10.45.	Relationship to Other Regulations and Restrictions	9
10.50.	Authorization for Similar Uses	9
10.55.	Fees	9–10
10.60.	Burden of Proof	10
10.65.	Conditions of Approval	10–13
10.70.	Enforcement	13–14
10.75.	Administrative Rules	14
10.80.	Severability	14
10.85.	Repeal	15
10.90.	Saving Clause	15
10.93.	Hearings Officer	15
10.95.	Development Review Participants	15–22
10.95.1.	City Council	15–16
10.95.2.	Planning Commission	16–19
10.95.3.	Board of Design Review	19–21
10.95.4.	Facilities Review Committee	22

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