Land Use / Development

Land Use in Southwest Bend ND

Developers and others that are required by the City of Bend to contact us may write and e-mail: info@swbend.org

​Mailing address:
Southwest Bend Neighborhood District
Attn: Land Use Chair
61141 S Hwy 97, PMB #746
Bend, OR 97702

Land Use Notices, Notice of Events,
Public Hearings, and Public Meetings

Site Plan – Indoor Pickleball, Food Cart – Tap Room

By PamT | May 23, 2026

An application for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for an indoor recreational facility (pickleball), food cart pod and tap/beverage building and accessory uses including small performance stage, parking, outdoor seating areas, in the Mixed Employment (ME) zone and Murphy Crossing Refinement Plan area has been approved. Project numbers:…

Deschutes River Trail South Study

By PamT | May 23, 2026

The Deschutes River Trail South Study project is identified as a planned project in the Bend Park & Recreation District’s Comprehensive Plan. The project’s purpose is to complete one of the last remaining gaps on the Deschutes River Trail, which runs between Sunriver and Tumalo State Park, and to enhance non-motorized access to the Deschutes…

SUNNY BREEZE 42 LOT SUBDIVISION

By PamT | Apr 26, 2026

61521 SUNNY BREEZE LANE – 181208BB04400 – PLLD20250690 An Application for a single-phase, 42-lot subdivision in the Standard Density Residential (RS) zone, on a 7.8-acre site. (Type II Administrative Review with Public Notice) has been approved.  The applicant is appealing some of the conditions of approval of the decision. A…

Whole-House Short-Term Rental – 61285 Linfield Ct

By PamT | Apr 25, 2026

An application for a Whole-House Short-Term Rental (STR) of a four-bedroom dwelling unit located in the Standard Density Residential (RS) zone has been approved. Location: 61285 Linfield Court – tax lot: 181207DC03215, Lot 21, Southwest Pines, City project number: PLSTR20250541, Staff Reviewer: Joseph Prutch, 541-323-8518, jprutch@bendoregon.gov The application, plans, documents,…

Bend approves massive 42-acre Ponderosa housing project with 371 new homes

By SW Bend Neighborhood District | Mar 6, 2025

Central Oregon Daily article Eric Lindstrom, Reporter Mar 6, 2025 BEND, Ore. — The Ponderosa Master Plan, a 42-acre housing development on Bend’s Southwest side, was approved by the Bend City Council Wednesday night. The site along Highway 97 south of Ponderosa Street and north of Rocking Horse Road, will be…

Public Neighborhood Meeting For Ponderosa Community Master Plan

By SW Bend Neighborhood District | Aug 9, 2024

When: TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024, AT 5:30 PM The Southwest Bend Neighborhood District (SBND) has received a notice for a Public Neighborhood Meeting for the Ponderosa Community Master Plan. This is a zoom or call in meeting. Please see the attached information regarding the meeting, date and time and how…

Land Use in Southwest Bend ND

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Information about short term rentals in our neighborhood

Developers and others that are required by the City of Bend to contact us may write and e-mail: info@swbend.org

​Mailing address:
Southwest Bend
Neighborhood District
Attn: Land Use Chair
61141 S Hwy 97
PMB #746
Bend, OR 97702