What does R-2 zoning mean in Eugene?

R-2 is Medium Density Residential, Eugene's district for duplexes and small-scale multi-family housing at a higher density than the R-1 single-family district.

How do I find the zoning for an address in Eugene?

Eugene's MapVision online GIS tool lets you search by address to see the base zone and any applicable overlays; the Planning and Development Department can confirm details for a specific parcel.

Does Eugene allow duplexes and triplexes in single-family zones?

Yes. Eugene amended its land use code to implement Oregon's HB 2001 middle-housing law, allowing duplexes through fourplexes (and more with affordability incentives) on most residentially zoned lots.

Eugene, Oregon · city zoning districts · 10 districts

Eugene, OR zoning map & districts

Eugene's zoning is set out in the land use provisions of Eugene Code Chapter 9, administered by the city's Planning and Development Department. Base zones step up in allowed density from low-density single-family areas through high-rise multi-family districts, with commercial districts scaled by service area from neighborhood-serving to citywide/regional.

The code Eugene Land Use Code (Eugene Code Chapter 9)

Eugene zoning map

Zoning by address is available through Eugene's MapVision online GIS mapping tool; the Planning and Development Department administers permits and can confirm current zone and overlay status.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Eugene planning or zoning department.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Eugene

Eugene moved early on the state's HB 2001 middle-housing mandate, amending its residential zones to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes (with more units available under affordability incentives) on most lots zoned for housing ahead of the statewide compliance deadline. The city's urban growth boundary is managed jointly with Springfield under the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan.

Eugene zoning districts by family

The 10 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Eugene, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Eugene Land Use Code (Eugene Code Chapter 9) — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 4 districts
R-1	Low-Density Residential Zone	Predominant single-family district.
R-2	Medium-Density Residential Zone	Duplex and small multi-family density.
R-3	Limited High-Density Residential Zone	Multi-family apartment district.
R-4	High-Density Residential Zone	Highest-density straight residential district (not high-rise as such).
Mixed-use 1 district
E-2	Mixed Use Employment Zone	Employment zone allowing a mix of office, light industrial, and commercial uses.
Commercial 3 districts
C-1	Neighborhood Commercial Zone	Small-scale commercial serving the surrounding neighborhood.
C-2	Community Commercial Zone	Larger-format commercial and mixed use along corridors.
C-3	Major Commercial Zone	Largest-scale, most intensive commercial district.
Industrial 2 districts
I-2	Light-Medium Industrial Zone	Standard employment-zone industrial tier; dataset previously had zero industrial rows.
I-3	Heavy Industrial Zone	Eugene's most intensive industrial classification.

Eugene zoning — common questions

What does R-2 zoning mean in Eugene?: R-2 is Medium Density Residential, Eugene's district for duplexes and small-scale multi-family housing at a higher density than the R-1 single-family district.
How do I find the zoning for an address in Eugene?: Eugene's MapVision online GIS tool lets you search by address to see the base zone and any applicable overlays; the Planning and Development Department can confirm details for a specific parcel.
Does Eugene allow duplexes and triplexes in single-family zones?: Yes. Eugene amended its land use code to implement Oregon's HB 2001 middle-housing law, allowing duplexes through fourplexes (and more with affordability incentives) on most residentially zoned lots.

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Keep reading

← Oregon zoning — who holds the zoning power in Oregon, under which enabling statute, and the reforms that override local rules.

Other Oregon cities

The zoning reference → — every state, plus city-level district guides like this one.

Eugene zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.