Policies
The City of Bend’s policies include administrative guidelines and procedures that guide how the City operates.
Browse policies by category below. For questions or assistance, please contact Meghan Goss, Central Services Manager, at 541-323-7165 or mgoss@bendoregon.gov.
Administrative Policies
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Accessibility
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Community Improvements
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2019-13 Sewer Billing Policy
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2021-2 Septic System Repair Policy and Guidelines for City Staff in Interpreting the Sewer Code
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2022-3 Shared Micromobility Device (Bike Share) Pilot Program
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2022-5 Septic to Sewer Conversion Program Hardship Deferral Policy for Connection Requirement Within Two Years from the Notice of Completion and Guidelines for City Staff in Interpreting the Sewer Code
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2022-8 Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption Guidelines
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2023-10 Applicability of Bend Municipal Code Chapter 12.10 to Conversion of Commercial Buildings for Residential Uses
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2023-11 Delegation of Authority to Community & Economic Development Director to Execute Non-Statutory Development Agreements Under Bend Development Code Title 4
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2023-3 Reinstatement of Short-Term Rental Program Requirements
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2023-6 Home Energy Score Program Policy
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2024-3 Policy for Memorials/Monuments in Public Rights-of-Way
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CI-0401 Qualified Contractor
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CI-0501 Expedited Review for Income Qualified Housing
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Financial
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2022-6 Advisory Body Stipend Program
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2024-7 City Manager Delegation of Authority Under Bend Municipal Code 1.55.050
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FIN-0100 Sponsorship and Grant Program Awards and Use of City of Funds
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FIN-0101 Transportation Fee
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FIN-0102 Public Contracts Conflict of Interest
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FIN-0200 Business Expense
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FIN-0201 Employee Recognition
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FIN-0202 Employee Travel
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General Administration
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2019-04 City Recorder Elections Material Review City Councilor Candidates Policy/Procedure
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2019-05 City Manager Criteria for Consideration in Granting/Denying Request for Noise Permit
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2019-11 Interim Use, Retention and Ownership of Public Records
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2019-12 Public Records Requests
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2023-8 Interim Electronic Signature Technical Policy
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GA-0001 Policy Development and Management
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Human Resources
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HR-0201 Remote Work
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HR-0404 Language Premium Pay for Non-Represented Employees
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HR-0501 Respectful Workplace Conduct
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HR-0504 Workplace Relationships
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HR-0506 Harassment and Anti-Discrimination
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HR-0601 Employee Health and Safety
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HR-0710 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
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HR-0901 Employee Resource Group
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HR-0902 Paid Vacation (Non-Rep)
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HR-0903 Paid Community Service Hours
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Media & Public Relations
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Parking
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2019-07 Maintaining Traffic Flow on Streets with Angled Parking Stalls
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2019-08 Pilot Program for Time-Restricted Parking on Riverside Drive
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2019-09 Downtown Residential Parking Permits
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2019-14 City Staff Parking Policy
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2019-15 Guidelines for Monthly Parking Permit Sales
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2019-16 Maintaining Traffic Flow in Off Street Public Parking Facilities with Compact Parking Stalls
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2020-3 Parking Benefit District Policy
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2021-3 Reduced Price Parking Permit Policy
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2021-4 Downtown District Parking Policy
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2022-1 Interim Vehicle Immobilization and Impoundment Policy
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Public Camping
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2021-5 Fire Restrictions for City Rights-of-Way and City-Owned Property
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2022-4 Interim Policy on Camping and Parking in City Rights-of-Way Near Shelters
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2023-4 Responding to Camping in Public Rights-of-Way and on City-Owned Public Property
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2024-5 Removal of Unsafe Encampments on City-Owned Property Outside of City Limits
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Sustainability