Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Bend’s new right-of-way landscape code takes effect; advisory group flags tree, trash enclosure and Firewise/Waterwise coordination issues
Summary
City staff told the advisory group a right-of-way landscape code adopted in June went into effect Nov. 1. Members raised implementation questions about street trees, conflicts with utilities in the right of way, trash-enclosure guidance and reconciling Firewise and Waterwise recommendations.
City of Bend staff told members of the Utilities Public Advisory Group that the city’s right-of-way landscape code, adopted June 20, 2024, took effect Nov. 1 and will change how new development addresses landscaping in public rights of way.
“New application coming in the door, no more grass in the right of way, basically,” Dan Denning said while summarizing the rule’s practical effect. Staff said they are beginning to see applications that must follow the updated standards and plan to do outreach so developers and homeowners know the new requirements and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
