Deschutes County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Deschutes County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 267% compared to February (15 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 19975 Destiny Court, Bend - EFU to MUA-10

Approved.

Approved plan amendment and zone change for 65-acre property at 19975 Destiny Court, Bend from exclusive farm use (EFU) to multiple use agricultural (MUA-10). The board addressed two LUBA remand issues: (1) interpreting comprehensive plan policy 3.3.1 regarding minimum parcel sizes, and (2) determining property suitability for farm uses. Commissioners DeBone and Dyer voted to approve; Commissioner Adair dissented, arguing the property is suitable for farm uses.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Annexation to Redmond Fire and Rescue District - 550 NW 74th Street

Approved.

Approved annexation of a 10-acre parcel at 550 Northwest 74th Street into the Redmond Fire and Rescue District under order 2026-011.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Annexation to Redmond Fire and Rescue District - 9210 NE Smith Rock Loop

Approved.

Approved annexation of approximately 10 acres at 9210 Northeast Smith Rock Loop in Terrebonne into the Redmond Fire and Rescue District. The parcel was partially already in the district, and this completes the annexation.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) → MUA-10 (Multiple Use Agricultural), 65 acres at 19975 Destiny Court, Bend (Not specified in transcript)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 8 instances
• land use: 7 instances
• density: 7 instances
• annexation: 6 instances
• comprehensive plan: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in February.
• Land use is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in February.
• Density is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in February.
• Annexation is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in February.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in February.

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