Standards and Specifications
The City of Bend Design Standards and Construction Specifications include the design criteria and construction standards for all public infrastructures in the City of Bend and apply to both City Capital Improvement Projects and private development projects.
Posted for Public Notice: April 30, 2026
CITY OF BEND
30-DAY NOTICE OF ENGINEERING
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS UPDATE
The City of Bend issues this public notice pursuant to City of Bend municipal code section 3.10.010 (B), that the City Manager’s designee, the City Engineer, has amended the technical provisions and standards of the City of Bend Standards and Specifications. This public notice of the amendments is posted in city hall for 30 days prior to the effective date of these amendments. This document is effective 30 days after the administrative adoption date.
The changes include:
- New section on Private Development Engineering Permitting and related changes to support new Senate Bill 974 requirements for engineering plan reviews
- Revised approved tree list
- Updates to underground injection controls
- Various other clarifications and updates
Revisions in this notice are in effect May 30, 2026.
For more details, check out the City of Bend Development Code and Municipal Code.
2026 Standards and Specifications
- Part I – Intro, Processes, Special Provisions to the OSS for Construction General Conditions
- Part II – Design Standards
- Part III – Special Provisions to the Oregon Standard Specifications
- Part IV – Construction Observation & Inspection Requirements
- Part V – Standard Drawings (Full Set)
- Part VI – Appendices (Full Set)
- Tracked Changes Version of the 2026 Standards and Specifications Update
(Unless otherwise noted, text underlined has been added. Text instrikethroughhas been removed.)
Traffic Engineering References
Supplemental References
Forms, Templates and Other Resources
- 2024 Change Request Form
(to request a permanent change to the current Standards and Specifications) - Deviation to Standards Request Form
(to request a one-time deviation to the Standards and Specifications) - City of Bend Standard CAD Template (2025)
- 2021 ODOT Standard Specifications
- Traffic Engineering
- Urban Forestry
(a program developed to help balance tree preservation with producing needed housing) - Required Submittal for Tier 3 Right-of-Way Permit (New document related to SB 974 changes; questions about this document can be sent to 2026permitprocess@bendoregon.gov)
Please email comments or questions related to the Standards and Specifications to engineering@bendoregon.gov
Archives
Posted for Public Notice: June 9, 2025
City of Bend Standard CAD Template Summary of Revisions
Provided above is a summary of revisions to the City of Bend CAD Template. Please download the new Appendix A – Tier 3 Plan Set provided below.
Revisions in this notice will be effective July 10, 2025.
- Part I – Intro, Processes, Special Provisions to the OSS for Construction General Conditions
- Part II – Design Standards (2025)
- Part III – Special Provisions to the Oregon Standard Specifications
- Part IV – Construction Observation & Inspection Requirements
- Part V – Standard Drawings (Full Set) (2025)
- Part VI – Appendices (Full Set) (2025)
- Tracked Changes Version of the 2024 Standards and Specifications Update
(Unless otherwise noted, text underlined has been added. Text instrikethroughhas been removed.)
2023 Standards and Specifications – Full Set (26 MB)
Part I – Intro, Processes, Special Provisions to the OSS for Construction General Conditions
Part III – Special Provisions to the Oregon Standard Specifications
Part IV – Construction Observation & Inspection Requirements
Part V – Standard Drawings (Full Set)
- Roadway Standard Drawings
- Water Standard Drawings
- Sanitary Standard Drawings
- Stormwater Standard Drawings
- Erosion Standard Drawings
- Landscaping Standard Drawings
Part VI – Appendices (Full Set)
- Appendix A – Tier 3 Plan Set
- Appendix B – Lift Station Plan Set
- Appendix C – Connector Routes & Crossings Map 36×24
Tracked Changes Version of the 2023 Standards and Specifications Update
(Unless otherwise noted, text underlined has been added. Text in strikethrough has been removed.)
2022 Standards and Specifications – Full Set (26 MB)
Part I – Intro, Processes, Special Provisions to the OSS for Construction General Conditions
Part III – Special Provisions to the Oregon Standard Specifications
Part IV – Construction Observation & Inspection Requirements
Part V – Standard Drawings (Full Set)
- Roadway Standard Drawings
- Water Standard Drawings
- Sanitary Standard Drawings
- Stormwater Standard Drawings
- Erosion Standard Drawings
- Landscaping Standard Drawings
Part VI – Appendices (Full Set)
- Appendix A – Tier 3 Plan Set
- Appendix B – Lift Station Plan Set
- Appendix C – Connector Routes & Crossings Map 36×24
OTHER REFERENCES –Traffic Engineering
- Roundabout Design Manual, includes the following:
- Section 1 – Roundabout Evaluation and Design Guidelines
- Section 2 – Roundabout Operational Analysis Guidelines
- Section 3 – Roundabout Design Consistency Guidelines
- Section 4 – Intersection Form Evaluation Framework
- Signing and Marking Manual
- Complete Streets Manual
Tracked Changes Version of the 2022 Standards and Specifications Update
The 2019 update is approved by the City Engineer and effective March 29, 2019 through April 14, 2022.
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Part I – Introduction, Processes, Special Provisions for Construction General Conditions |
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Part III – Special Provisions to the Oregon Standard Specifications |
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Part IV – Supplemental Standard Specification for Construction |
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Part V – Construction Observation and Inspection Requirements |
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A summary of the 2019 revisions to the Standards and Specifications is found at the link below |
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2008 ODOT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS (BLUE BOOK) |
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