Bend engineering division readies process changes ahead of state’s SB 974 permit 'shot clock'

Jul 22, 2025

City staff outlined current private development engineering review timelines and said they will rework internal process mapping, data tracking and customer communications to comply with Senate Bill 974, which imposes new state timelines for engineering permit reviews starting July 1, 2026.

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Colin (engineering staff) briefed the Community Building Subcommittee on Aug. 11 about the role of private development engineering reviews, current review timelines and the department’s preparations for Senate Bill 974.

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