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What Are You Allowed to Build at 521 N Cook St, Portland, OR, 97227?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 800 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 1,960 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 102 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

PORTLAND

Parcel ID

R690233

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

RM2

Year Built

2020

Lot Size

1,306 sq ft

Gross Building Area

761 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,858 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,858 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

761 sq ft

Estimated

58.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Portland, OR

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