Deschutes County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Deschutes County held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was down 15% compared to May (299 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Lava Terrace Cellars winery final decision at 20520 Bowery Lane

Approved.

Final decision approving a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use to establish the Lava Terrace Cellars winery in the multiple use agricultural (MUA) zone at 20520 Bowery Lane, north of Bend. Property owners/applicants Dwayne and Dena Barker. Affirms hearings officer approval on 10 issue areas; winery limited to under 1,500 cases of wine annually with 25 conditions of approval. Files 247-22-000464-CU, 466-SP, 018A, 25-734-MA. Chair Chang recused; approved with vice chair presiding.

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Community Development Department FY 26-27 Work Plan Acknowledgment

Approved.

The Board acknowledged the Community Development Department's fiscal year 26-27 work plan presented by Director Peter Gutowski, with revisions to add manufactured-home-park density rulemaking (RR-10/MUA-10 one-unit-per-10-acre constraint), groundwater quality area of concern / SB 1154 notations in the on-site wastewater division, RV and ADU code-enforcement topics, a fifth appeal (comprehensive plan reconsideration) correction on page 27, and an ODOT transportation update to the planning commission. A public hearing was held June 3rd with the written record left open one week; no additional comments received.

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Letter of support for Jericho Road lease in east Redmond

Approved.

Approved a letter of support to Jericho Road regarding a requested long-term lease of 1.71 acres of county-owned property in east Redmond for a homeless services center. Project includes a 2,500 sq ft modular building and a separate 1,600 sq ft pole building for shower trailer storage and refrigeration. Lease tied to evidence of 60% funding. Approved with two suggested edits (clarify shower trailer coverage; 'help bring new innovative solutions to the region'). Unanimous 3-0.

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Reopen public hearing on City of Sisters UGB expansion

Deferred.

Commission voted to reopen the public hearing and associated record on the proposed City of Sisters Urban Growth Boundary expansion (a comprehensive plan and zoning designation change), to be reopened at the next meeting on July 9. Reopening prompted by late comments from Department of Land Conservation and Development, Department of State Lands, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Reopening effective today; record reopens at the July 9 hearing.

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Conditional use permit and site plan review for dog training facility

Deferred.

Hearings Officer Greg Frank opened and continued the hearing on Deschutes County files 247-26-000054-CU and 247-26-000055-SP, a conditional use permit and site plan review to establish a dog training facility. The applicant requested a continuance prior to the initial hearing, which tolls the 150-day decision clock per 22-24-140E. Continued to August 4, 2026 at 10 a.m. No members of the public requested to testify. As a single hearings officer decision, there is no voting body.

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Resolution 2026-036 Solid Waste Disposal Fee Waivers FY2027

Approved.

Approved resolution establishing solid waste disposal fee waivers for fiscal year 2027, funding up to $45,000 total ($43,000 for commercial/resolution groups with caps, plus $10,000 set aside for other/special requests). Presented by Jeff Merwin, Solid Waste Director. Vote: DeBone yes, Adair yes, Chair yes.

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Board Order 2026-024 Garbage/Recycling Rate Adjustments

Approved.

Approved board order providing a 5% rate adjustment for residential curbside waste and recyclable collection services in unincorporated Deschutes County (Cascade Disposal), a 5% increase for Republic Service franchise collection services (Wilderness, Bend Garbage and Recycling, High Country Disposal), and an 11.5% rate adjustment for Deschutes Transfer Company. Public hearing held with no public testimony. Vote: Adair yes, DeBone yes, Chair yes.

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Ordinance 2026-012 Clear and Objective Housing Text Amendments (First Reading)

Approved.

First reading by title only of Ordinance 2026-012 amending County Code Title 18 (zoning), Title 19 (Bend UGB zoning), and Title 22 (development procedures) to incorporate clear and objective housing development standards required by House Bill 3197. Fourth and final package covering site plan review, conditional use standards, and airport safety standards. Public hearing held with no testimony. Presented by senior planner Kyle Collins. Vote: DeBone yes, Adair yes, Chair yes. Second reading in two weeks.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Deschutes County meetings →

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Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 38 instances
• comprehensive plan: 20 instances
• industrial: 18 instances
• residential: 15 instances
• zoning: 11 instances

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