The City of Bend will hold a “hybrid” public hearing before the Bend City Council on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. You or anyone else may attend the hearing in person at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 or virtually.  Further details can be found here

​The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on September 12th, 2022 regarding the City's proposal to change the radius around existing STRs from 250 feet to 500 feet, in which no new STRs will be allowed.  Please see additional details HERE.

The City of Bend recently received an application for a Type II 1-bedroom STR of an ADU in the RS Zone.  Comments can be made in writing by mail or email by SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2022.  The notice details and contact information can be found HERE.

​The City of Bend is considering a Home Energy Score Program to improve transparency around the energy cost of homes and encourage energy-efficient homes and is seeking feedback on the proposed program at www.bendoregon.gov/city-projects/community-priorities/sustainability/energy/home-energy-score.
 
A Home Energy Score is a rating that assesses a home’s energy efficiency. Like a miles-per-gallon rating for a vehicle, a home energy score provides information about how efficiently a home uses energy which can inform a buyer’s purchase decision. The proposed Home Energy Score Program would require that homes listed for sale in Bend obtain a Home Energy Score prior to listing. The homeowner or their realtor would share the energy scorecard with prospective buyers.
 
Creating the program is a priority set by the City’s Environment and Climate Committee from the Bend Community Climate Action Plan, a roadmap to achieve the City’s climate action goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City Council supports developing a Home Energy Score Program this year. The Home Energy Score tool was created by the U.S. Department of Energy and is used in cities across the country.
 
There will be several ways the community can learn more and provide input. Members of the public are invited to share their feedback about the proposed program during the on the project webpage.
 
Also, City staff are available to present information, answer questions and solicit feedback for interested groups. Groups or organizations interested in inviting staff to their meetings can contact Cassie Lacy at clacy@bendoregon.gov.
 
Community members are invited to listen and share public comments during Environment and Climate Committee meetings. The committee is expected to recommend the program to the City Council in the fall, and if the proposal goes to the City Council for consideration, the public could provide input at City Council meetings. Watch www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda for City Council meeting agendas.
 
Key dates:

• July 14, 11 a.m. – Environment and Climate Committee meeting program and enforcement discussion
• July 25, 11:30 a.m. – City Council Stewardship Subcommittee program discussion
• August 1, 3 p.m. – Open house and Q&A session about the proposed program

All meetings will be in hybrid format, with in-person participation in Council Chambers at City Hall. More information about meetings will be found on the Environment and Climate Committee webpage.
 
(Here is a Frequently Asked Questions document.)
 
 
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities    
To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact Anne Aurand at 541-388-5573 or aaurand@bendoregon.gov. 

The City of Bend received a new Type II application for a whole-house short-term rental in a four-bedroom dwelling unit at 2974 NW Chianti Lane in the Standard Density Residential (RS) Zoning District.  Comments are due Tuesday, May 31st.   The Notice for New Application can be found HERE.

Comments due TODAY!  May, 27th, 2022.  Details attached HERE.

The following notice is for the second neighborhood meeting on May 9th, 2022 @ 5:30PM for the proposed Talline subdivision, north of Shevlin Park Road and south of Regency Street, currently outside the city limits, but inside the urban growth boundary.  This is a follow up from the meeting on March 14th, 2022 (additional details can be found on the post below dated 2/23/22).   Attendance instructions can be found HERE

All are invited to attend a virtual public hearing before the Bend Planning Commission on Monday, May 9th, 2022 @ 5:30PM.  Details of the meeting and dial in instructions can be found HERE

This notice is for a "hybrid" public hearing (in person or virtual attendance available) before the Bend City Council this Wednesday, May 4th, regarding proposed amendments to the Bend Development Code regarding temporary shelters.   Meeting details can be found HERE