A law passed by the Oregon legislature in 2019 requires that cities allow middle housing types where single-family homes are permitted. Duplexes must be allowed on any lot where single-family detached homes are allowed. Triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters must be allowed in any zone where single-family detached homes are allowed. In order to implement the [...]
The Board is concerned about pending legislation that would change Bend's UGB in the name of settling a favor for one legislator Below is an analysis of HB 2282, which concerns 261.6 acres called the Stevens Road tract. This land is presently owned by the Department of State Lands and is outside Bend’s newly created Urban [...]
The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (NLA) has been working with the City of Bend to improve the signage that is required to be posted at new developments. You might have seen the small white signs posted at empty lots, written in marker and usually worn or blown away within a few days. New requirements are going to [...]
New bylaws were adopted at a Special Membership Meeting held on January 11, 2021. The vote was unanimous among the Board and Membership to adopt the revised bylaws and is reflected in the minutes. A PDF copy of the current bylaws is available here. The changes made from the bylaws previously adopted in April 2011 include: [...]
The City of Bend operates on a two-year budgeting cycle. Before the budget is drafted, city councilors establish their goals and then align the budget toward accomplishing those goals. The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association was invited to submit our goals for consideration by Council. We will present our recommendation to City staff and Council [...]
UPDATE: Video of the meeting is now available The Stevens Road Tract will be getting a Master Plan! It is now being referred to as the Stevens Ranch Master Plan. Details below. The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association is invited to attend a virtual meeting regarding a land use application request for a [...]
Starting in Fall 2019, the Board is developing a process to review and modernize the bylaws. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions relating to this or join us at a monthly board meeting. Topics to consider include but are not limited to: Modifying boundaries. The UGB has expanded on our eastern border. Should [...]
Cascades East Transit is looking for survey feedback. We may soon have a new bus route serving the southeast side of town once Murphy Road is completed. Give feedback at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SoutheastBendTransitSurvey
A notice of public meeting was received by OFDNA relating to the Easton Master Plan on 15th Street. The meeting will discuss plans to incorporate an additional 48-acres into the Master Planned area. This would entail nearly all the vacant land in the immediate area south of The Bridges and east of 15th Street. It includes [...]
The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association is actively recruiting volunteers and potential new board members! We'd love to get to know you and chat about what interests you. While there is no preference given, here are some of the skills we are looking for: Spanish language skills Able to fill board Secretary role Interest in serving [...]
