City of Bend examines centralized stormwater options to accommodate denser development

Apr 3, 2025

Staff presented draft findings from the stormwater master‑plan workstream on options to centralize stormwater management in subdivisions and right of way to support higher density and infill. The discussion highlighted code, procedural and maintenance challenges and next steps for recommendations.

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City of Bend stormwater planners and consultants presented early, draft findings on whether the city’s current approach—requiring stormwater to be managed on the lot of origin—creates barriers to denser housing and infill, and explored options for centralized or regional stormwater facilities.

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