Land Use in Mountain View NA

One of our primary goals is to monitor land use and development in our neighborhood.

Our Land Use Chair is John Bennett.

For more information about Land Use in general or how to submit an effective public comment on a land use issue or development application, please see our Frequently Asked Questions!

Helpful links:

Land Use Resources:

(from the City of Bend)

Mixed Use Building at Connors and Tucson

Land Use FAQs and Comment Instructions

What is land use? Land Use 101

Land use involves the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as settlements and semi-natural habitats such as arable fields, pastures, and managed woods. Land use by humans has a long history, first emerging more than 10 thousand years ago. It also has been defined as "the total of arrangements, activities, and inputs that people undertake in a certain land type." -Wikipedia

City of Bend Land Use 101 Presentation

Submitting Land Use Comments

The public may submit comments on land use applications within the stated comment period. All written comments should be directed toward the criteria that apply to the request.

Whenever possible, it is helpful if you reference the Code, and state why or why-not a project conforms or does not conform to the code. You must refer to the project number (PXXX000000) in your written comments.

Written comments should be emailed to the staff reviewer on the project, and/or mailed to the Bend Planning Division, 710 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703.

You can also submit printed or handwritten comments in person at the City’s planning desk.

Sample comment letter

If you would like to submit comments on an application via email or letter, here’s a template:

To: xplanner@bendoregon.gov [planner assigned to file]

Subject: PXXX200000 [project or file number(s)]

Hello,

This comment is in reference to PXXXX20000 [project or file number]. I oppose/support/have concerns about this application for the following reasons…[your opinions, concerns, or comments.]

Thank you for your consideration,

Jan Q Citizen [your name]

[your address]

[your phone number]

Handwritten comments can follow a similar format.

If there is a hearing for a particular issue scheduled before either the Planning Commission or the City Council, you are similarly welcome to comment. If meetings are held in person, they are typically at City Hall; if online for COVID-19 restrictions, the announcement will include how to access the meeting, and what to do if you want to testify. Comments may also be emailed to the Planning Commission (cityplannigcommissionall@bendoregon.gov) or City Councilors (council@bendoregon.gov) prior to the hearing.

Bend Code (Municipal Code or ‘Muni’ Code)

What is Bend's Development Code (BDC)?

Development Code (Chapter 10.10 of Bend Code):

Anything that regulates land use
Implements the land use and development policies of the General Plan
Regulates by zoning districts, states what uses are allowed in each zoning district
Has standards for development and processes for obtaining land use approvals
Applies city-wide
Violations of the Code are civil infractions
- Codes are not voluntary or advisory
Council traditionally encourages voluntary compliance with the Development Code, but fines could be imposed
Any restrictions set by HOAs (CC&Rs) are legal contracts between the homeowners and outside the City Code
- May be more restrictive than City regulations

What are zoning districts?

What is the Planning Commission?

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Helpful links:

Online Permit System (previously ePlans)

Bend Land Information System (BLIS)

Deschutes DIAL Property Information

City Land Use Planning

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Land Use FAQs and Comment Instructions

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Helpful links:

Online Permit System (previously ePlans)

Bend Land Information System (BLIS)

Deschutes DIAL Property Information

City Land Use Planning

City Projects

Land Use Resources:

Land Use FAQs and Comment Instructions

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