Procedure For Building A Deck

Attached/Detached Decks With A Height Of Less Than 12 Inches:

  1. No permit required
  2. Does not need to meet side or rear yard setback requirements
Attached/Detached Decks With A Height Of 12 To 30 Inches:
  1. Requires a development permit
  2. Must conform to side yard setback requirements of the underlying zoning
  3. May be placed as close as ten feet to the rear property line
Attached/Detached Decks Over 30 Inches In Height:
  1. Requires a building permit
  2. The fee is based on the valuation of the structure
  3. Must conform to side and rear yard setback requirements of the underlying zoning
  4. Must go through construction plan review process
Additional Information:
  1. All decks must be unroofed and unenclosed
  2. All decks, regardless of height, must meet front yard setback requirements of the underlying zoning
  3. Active easements must remain accessible

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City of Troutdale- Last Updated April 14, 2006