My Community, My Code

The resources provided on this page are intended to assist community members in becoming knowledgeable about the basics, and more commonly occurring instances, in land use planning and how they can get involved in the process as Bend grows. 
Starting Point
 Land Use 101 Video is a great starting point for the first-time user.

Did you hear about a proposed development in your neighborhood?

Click on this useful step-by-step guide to help you understand where a project might be at in the land use planning process and see how you can get involved.

City Website

The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance and the city recently updated Land Use Resources for the community and neighborhood associations.  Here is a link to the city land use website.  It contains a comprehensive collection of some narrative, a video and resources created to educate the community on land use.

Need more help?

Reach out to your Neighborhood Association Land Use Chair for more assistance!  You can find their contact info here.

Here are shortcuts to specific resources on the city website

The Comprehensive Plan
Zoning & Development Code
Land Use Applications & Notifications
Neighborhood Public Meetings