Land Use Resources and Education 
(last reviewed October 2021)

The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance established a Land Use Working Group to lead an effort to create resources for citizens to better understand the land use process here in Bend, and the State of Oregon.  As of  October 2021, this group has completed the first phase of the project, which included the development of many resources for Developers, NA Land Use Chairs, and Citizens.

Neighborhood Public Meetings In coordination with City staff, the NLA's Land Use Working Group Land Use created and/or updated many resources to help community members better understand the land use process. (most of these documents will be housed on the City website)
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Community Guide : Visit City Website for Land Use
Land Use Video 101

RESOURCE LIBRARY
The Comprehensive Plan
Zoning & Development Code
  • FAQs about Zoning
  • Zoning 101 Interactive Learning Tool - Coming Soon!
  • Find what's being built next door? - Coming Soon!

Land Use Applications & Notifications
Neighborhood Public Meetings
Miscellaneous
 
Link to Developer Resources on City of Bend site
Colin Stevens, Planning Manager, Community Development
cstephens@bendoregon.gov
541.639.2119

Aaron Henson, Senior Planner, Community Development
ahenson@bendoregon.gov
541-383-4885

Lorelei Williams. Program Coordinator, Administration
lwilliams@bendoregon.gov
541-323-8565
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Helpful Links:
Land Use Chair Contact Information
Bend Citizen Involvement Program
Bend Citizen Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
City Council
Neighborhood Associations
Link to City Calendar (to see schedule of Public Meetings)
NA Meeting Schedule
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Future Documents Needed:
  • Clear and Objective Standards for Needed Housing (pending)
  • Criteria for Making Land Use Decisions (pending)
  • Navigation to ePlans (historical) (new/need to revise past instructions to focus on this as a historical reference)
  • Weekly List of Active Land Use Application (new - pending CityView and/or notice tracking)

Land Use Chair Networking

The Land Use Chairs from each of the 13 NA's meet periodically to discuss Land Use topics affecting our neighbors.  The coordinator for these meetings is Deby DeWeese, vcscna@gmail.com. 
​To reach any of the Land Use Chairs, please visit Land Use Chair Contact Information.