HB 2409 was introduced in the 2021 legislative session. It prohibits HOAs from requiring application of pesticides on an owner’s property except as necessary for ecological or public health. “Pesticide” is defined under ORS 634.006. Generally, the HOA may not require an owner to apply a pesticide and must allow any owner to exclude the owner’s [...]
At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, the Bend Planning Commission held a virtual work session on proposed code amendments that will increase the availability of shelter beds by providing updated standards for group, multi-room and outdoor shelters. Click here to see the video of that meeting. The shelter code amendments are one part of a [...]
City of Bend hosts virtual open house for Project Turnkey The City of Bend will be hosting a virtual community open house to share an update about Project Turnkey-Bend from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25. The open house will include an update on the City’s plans for remodeling a recently-purchased motel to create [...]
Mark your calendars for a public meeting about 315 environmentally focused apartments in the Box Factory that will include day care, pet washing stations, and roof terraces. The meeting will be via Zoom video conference. Jan 19 at 6pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83299048837 Yes, this is another large development in a busy traffic area of Bend - but [...]
In this month’s episode of Inside Bend, Community Relations Manager Makayla Oliver shares information on Land Use education materials and how your Neighborhood Association can help get you involved in the planning and development processes. Did you know being connected with your Neighborhood Association helps you stay informed about developments happening in your neighborhood? With the [...]
The Alpenglow Community Park at the SW corner of Murphy & 15th is currently under construction with project completion estimated for spring/summer 2022. The installation of the COID bridge and trail work is complete. Click HERE to go to the Bend Park's and Rec page for more detail. Models of the proposed art sculptures for Alpenglow [...]
The Planning Commission will be holding a virtual public hearing on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 5:30 pm regarding the following amendments to the Bend Comprehensive Plan, Bend Development Code and Transportation System Plan Figure 5-1: Low Stress Bicycle Network (PLTEXT20210834). You or anyone else may virtually attend the hearing. Attendance instructions will be on the [...]
City of Bend to host Open House for Wilson Avenue Corridor Project The City invites members of the community who live, work, play or commute near Wilson Avenue and 9th Street to the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project design open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 9 at the Bend Fieldhouse in Vince [...]
Transportation Bond Oversight Committee Recommends 5-Year Project Schedule The Transportation Bond Oversight Committee presented its 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) recommendation to the Bend City Council during a work session Wednesday. The oversight committee’s role is to advise on the implementation and progress of the $190 million transportation general obligation (GO) bond approved by voters in [...]
The City has launched an online open house on the Stevens Road Tract Concept Plan website where people can learn more about the project and provide important feedback. The open house will be available through December 15. The City of Bend’s Growth Management Division has begun the first steps towards development of 261 acres of land on Bend’s east side. This project is in response [...]