On April 21, 2021, the Bend City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2405 approving the Southeast Area Plan. The goal of this plan is to encourage the development of a complete community (a place where people can live, work, shop and play) in the southeast area of Bend.

This page includes links to a number of documents the Bend City Council adopted to encourage the development of the Southeast Expansion Area. These documents include:

• Adopted Summary Report
• Amendments to the Bend Comprehensive Plan map
• Amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. These changes became effective on May 21, 2021.

Through this process, the City worked with property owners, area residents, and other stakeholders to determine:

• Land use planning designations and final zoning
• The location of necessary infrastructure (sewer, water, and transportation)
• The type and general location of parks, schools, open space, and other public amenities
• Funding strategies and implementation measures to ensure successful development of a complete community within the area

General Overview

The Southeast Area was identified in the 2016 urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion as the “Elbow Expansion Area”. This area contains approximately 479 acres outside of city limits and within the UGB. It consists of 446 developable acres divided into 31 parcels that are owned by 27 property owners.

Where is the Southeast Expansion Area?

The Southeast “Elbow” area is located at the southeast edge of the current Bend city limits. It is bordered by Knott Road to the south and SE 27^th Street to the east.  It is bordered by the current city limits to the north and west. It includes High Desert Park and High Desert Middle School. Use the link below to explore an interactive map of the project area. 

INTERACTIVE MAP

Why was the Southeast Area Plan developed?

In 2016, the City of Bend expanded the UGB to accommodate the population forecast of 115,063 residents by 2028.  Through this process, the City identified ten "expansion areas" totaling 2,380 acres to include inside the UGB.  The Southeast Area was one of those identified expansion areas.

When did the Southeast Area Plan start and when was it completed?

Work on the plan began in September 2018 and was completed in December 2020.  The Bend Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and forwarded their recommendation to the Bend City Council on January 25, 2021.  The Bend City Council approved the Southeast Area Plan through the adoption of Ordinance 2405 on April 21, 2021.

What's next for the Southeast area?

Now that the Southeast Area Plan is adopted, property owners within the area may begin the application process for annexation and development of their property in a way that is consistent with the plan.

This project was coordinated with the Bend Transportation System Plan (TSP).

Adopted Southeast Area Plan Adoption Documents

SOUTHEAST AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SEAPAC)

The Southeast Area Plan Advisory Committee (SEAPAC) provided a forum for community input on the development of the Southeast Expansion Area Plan, provided feedback to the project team on project progress and the products developed for City Council adoption, and made recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Members

The City recruited individuals who represent the following interests to serve on the committee:

• Owners of property within the Southeast Expansion Area
• The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association
• The Southeast Bend Neighborhood Association
• An owner of property outside the UGB, but adjacent to the Southeast Expansion Area
• The Boundary and Growth Scenarios Technical Advisory Committee, who advised the City on the 2016 UGB work
• An economic development perspective, given the amount of land designated for employment in the Southeast Expansion Area