HB 2138 AND HB 4037 – PLTEXT20260025

HB 2138 AND HB 4037 – PLTEXT20260025

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Bend held a public hearing before the City Council on August 05, 2026 at 06:00 PM for a first reading for the proposed amendments.  A second reading to be held September 2, 2026 with an effective date of 10-2-2026.

The City of Bend is proposing a package of amendments to the Bend Municipal Code (BMC) and Bend Development Code (BDC) to implement Oregon state legislation (HB 2138 and HB 4037) aimed at streamlining housing production. The proposal also includes minor updates to improve clarity and consistency. The amendments are to BMC, Chapter 10.20, Historic Preservation Code, and to BDC Chapters 1.2, Definitions, 2.0, Land Use District Administration, 2.1, Residential Districts, 3.1, Lot, Parcel and Block Design, Access and Circulation, 3.2, Landscaping, Tree Preservation, Fences and Walls, 3.3 Vehicle Parking Standards for On-Site Parking, 3.4 Public Improvement Standards, 3.6 Special Standards and Regulations for Certain Uses, 3.8, Development Alternatives, 4.1, Development Review and Procedures, 4.2, Minimum Development Standards Review, Site Plan Review and Design Review, 4.3 Land Divisions and Property Line Adjustments, 4.5, Master Plans, 4.7, Transportation Analysis, 4.9, Annexations, and 5.3, Adjustments.

Link to City Planning site for more information

https://cityview.ci.bend.or.us/Portal/Planning/Status?planningId=29433