State law will change notice rules for some housing projects; Bend staff to amend code

Jun 22, 2026

Staff explained that House Bill 4037 (effective July 1) narrows who receives mailed notice for housing developments on the clear‑and‑objective track and prevents the city from requiring a public hearing for those applications; staff will prepare code amendments and continue online project tracking.

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City staff told the June 22 roundtable that recent state legislation will alter how the city notifies neighbors about certain housing developments and limit local hearing requirements.

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