One of our primary goals is to monitor land use and development in our neighborhood.
Contact us if you have questions or concerns about land use in our neighborhood.
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!
Land Use Resources:
(from the City of Bend)
- Tips for Providing Written Comment on a Land Use Application
- Tips for Providing Comments at a Neighborhood Public Meeting
- Tips for Providing Oral Comments
- Deciphering Parking Calculations
- Public Involvement Flow Chart
- New Regulations Driven by State Legislation, Council or Community
- Path to Reviewing a Land Use Application
- Land Use 101
Below are links to current land use notices in our neighborhood
(newest at the top)
- Modification to a previously approved project at 2365 Conners Ave. Buildings to be rearranged, with no change in number of residential units. Comments will be accepted through March 14, 2023. See here for more information.
- Public Meeting for Site Plan for a portion of Parkside Place Master Plan, between Bear Creek and Hwy 20. 108 Multi-family apartments in 12 buildings. March 14, 6 pm via zoom, see here for more information.
- Application for variance of side yard setback, 3111 NE Delmas St. This is to accommodate a preexisting storage shed, which is out of compliance with code. Comments accepted through March 10, 2023.
- Application for 27-lot subdivision at 2759/2827 NE Shepard Rd. Comments accepted through 3/3/23.
- Approval to use existing 2″ pressure sewer line, rather than new 8″ gravity fed sewer, at 618 NE Bellevue Dr.
- Approved application to partition lot at 2051 NE Traditions Ct.
- Approval of parking code amendments, effective 3/3/23.
- Approval of subdivision townhomes at 62742 Promise Place and 62749 Eagle Rd.
- Announcement of public neighborhood meeting: proposing a 3-story 14,600 sf building with 29 micro units (less than 400 sf each) at 2101 NE Holliday. Meeting will be via zoom on Thursday 2/23, 6:00 pm. See here to learn more.
- Approval for 3-parcel partition at 62799 Eagle Rd.
- Approval to remove 24 trees & replace with 16 new trees and 70 various shrubs. At 611 Bellevue Drive.
- Approval of Short Term Rental, 2093 NE Mays Pl.
- Application for 3-lot partition, Type II for Middle housing. 2051 Traditions Ct.
- Hybrid City Council Hearing: 7 pm 2/15/23. Subject: quasi judicial amendments to Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and annexation. For Hayden Homes affordable housing master plan called Parkside Place, at 21455/21415 Hwy 20.
Land Use FAQs and Comment Instructions
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
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.
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.
Municipal codes cover most City Laws regarding issues such as:
- General City Administration
- Noise, nuisances
- Business licensing
- Public rights-of-way
- Revenue and taxation
- Public protection
- Fire and Building (Adopts Oregon Fire and Building Codes
- Sign Code (Chapter 9.50) Landmarks Code (Chapter 10.20)
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
General Districts:
- Zoning Districts – different permitted uses and regulations/standards by district Special Districts
- Overlays/Special Planned Areas – additional or different regulations than the underlying zone
- Sign Districts – six districts with differing sign allowances
Planning Commission
Final decision maker on some applications:
- Waterway Overlay Zone
- Mixed Riverfront master plans
Advisory recommendations to City Council on legislative land use matters (e.g. Code updates)
Citizen Involvement Committee
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