Land Use Resources and Education 
(last reviewed May 11, 2022)

The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance established a Land Use Working Group to lead an effort to create resources for our community members 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 in collaboration with city of Bend Staff, which included the development of many resources for three user categories: Developers, NA Land Use Chairs, and Community.  Note:  The text in blue lettering are links to "resources".  Just click on  to open the topic described. 
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 the resources listed below are posted on the city website along with additional information created by city staff.
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RESOURCE LIBRARY
The Comprehensive Plan
Zoning & Development Code
Land Use Applications & Notifications
Neighborhood Public Meetings
 
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 Under Consideration:
  • Clear and Objective Standards for Needed Housing (pending)
  • Criteria for Making Land Use Decisions (pending)
  • Weekly List of Active Land Use Application (new - pending CityView and/or notice tracking)
  • Deciphering Parking Statistics (pending)
  • Deciphering Traffic Reports (pending)

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 coordinators for these meetings are Mike Walker mcwcllc@msn.com and Lisa Mushel centurywestneighborhood@gmail.com for 2022.
​To reach any of the Land Use Chairs, please visit Land Use Chair Contact Information.

This site is managed by volunteers of the Neighborhood Associations and
the members of Neighborhood Association Round Table (NART). 
​This site does not represent opinions or positions of the City of Bend or the City of Bend Neighborhood Leadership Alliance.