Notice of Decision: Tree Code Update

On July 17, 2024, the Bend City Council adopted Ordinance NS-2503, approving text amendments to the Bend Development Code (BDC). The adoption of this ordinance is the final local decision for the project referenced below. The ordinance becomes effective on August 16, 2024.
If you have questions, please contact the staff reviewer.

PROJECT NUMBER: PLTEXT20230178 (Ordinance No. NS-2503)
APPLICANT: City of Bend
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: Amendments to the Bend Development Code (BDC) relating to tree preservation and street tree and planter strip landscaping requirements. The amendments are to Chapters 1.1, General Administration, 1.2, Definitions, 1.3, Enforcement, 2.7, Special Planned Districts, Refinement Plans, Area Plans and Master Plans, 3.1, Lot, Parcel, and Block Design, Access and Circulation, 3.2, Landscaping, Street Trees, Fences and Walls, 3.5 Other Design Standards, 4.2, Minimum Development Standards Review, Site Plan Review and Design Review, 4.3, Land Divisions and Property Line Adjustments, and 4.5, Master Plans. There are also minor changes throughout for consistency and clarity.
STAFF REVIEWER: Pauline Hardie, Senior Planner

Learn more HERE on decision and HERE for ORD 2503.