The City of Bend is proposing a package of amendments to the Bend Development Code to allow the following new options to facilitate housing:

• A second kitchen in a dwelling unit. [See BDC 2.1.1100(F), Secondary Kitchen for more details.]
• A second accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a lot or parcel. [See BDC 3.6.200(B), Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for more details.]
• Townhomes to be built separately when they are structurally independent in compliance with the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and an alternative option to allow the dwelling units to be built with 3 foot minimum side setbacks. [See BDC 3.6.200(D), Townhomes for more details.]

The application, documents, and other evidence can be viewed here. In particular, you can download the text of the proposed changes, which is referenced above.

The hybrid public hearing is on Monday, April 28 at 5:30 pm. You may attend in person in council chambers at 710 NW Wall Street. You may also attend virtually, using instructions in the meeting agenda that will be posted on the Planning Commission’s meetings page a few days prior. Preregistration is required if you wish to speak.

In addition to commenting at the public hearing, you may also do so by email. Prior to the hearing, send emails with your comments to Pauline Hardie at [email protected] and include the project number PLTEXT20250128 in the subject line.