Submittal Items and Guides for Applications and Permits
Submittal items needed for permit applications, quick reference guides, documents, resources, publications, and more to help you with project questions.
For some permits and applications, you’ll need extra materials for approval. You can find these categorized below based on the project you’re working on. We’ve also collected several quick reference guides and other materials to help guide you through specific projects.
Planning: Application Process Guides & Submittal Documents
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Adjustment to Standards Request
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Annexation Application and Instructions
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Discretionary Track Review and Needed Housing Form
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Marijuana Business Land Use Application Checklist
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Master Sign Plan Submittal Checklist
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Modification of Application
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Notice to Appeal form – General
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Planning Application List for Online Permit Center Portal
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Posted Notice Certification
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Property Owner Authorization Form
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Sign Worksheet
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Submittal Requirements for Planning Applications
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Tree Inventory Table and Calculations Template
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Vacation of Right-of-Way Application
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Verification of Compliance Public Meeting Form
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Voluntary Void of Short Term Rental
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Waiver of Public Improvement Standards Form
Planning: General Reference Guides and Standards
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Accessory Structures Reference Guide
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ADU Guide
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Building Height Measurement Handout
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Childcare Reference Guide
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Duplexes Guide
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Fences Quick Reference Guide
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Food Truck/Cart Quick Reference Guide
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Home Business Quick Reference Guide
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Land Division Application Process Guide
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Middle Housing Land Division Guide
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Pre-App Meeting Reference Guide
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Pre-Application How to Be Prepared: Land Division
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Pre-Application How to Be Prepared: Middle Housing Land Division
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Pre-Application How to Be Prepared: Site Plan
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Residential Districts Reference Guide
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Site Plan Review Application Process Guide
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Starting a Business Handout
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Temporary Portable Signs FAQ
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Townhomes Guide
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Tree Preservation Guide
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Triplexes and Quadplexes Guide
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Unlocking Infill: More housing in more places
Historic Preservation Forms
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Historic Resource Alteration Application
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Historic Resource Construction Details Checklist
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Historic Resource Demolition Application
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Historic Resource Designation Application
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Historic Resource Mechanical Equipment Application
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Historic Resource New Construction Application
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Historic Resource Relocation Application
Building Safety: Commercial
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Access Controlled Egress Systems Checklist
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Architectural Barrier Building Survey
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Commercial Architectural Barrier Removal Implementation Submittal Requirements
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ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Plan Review Checklists
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Commercial Cover Sheet 2024
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Commercial Electrical Scope of Work
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Commercial Lighting Change Worksheet
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Commercial Mechanical Permit Worksheet
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Commercial Mechanical Scope of Work
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Commercial Plumbing Scope of Work
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Commercial-Submittal-Checklist
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Commercial-Industrial Valuation Worksheet (CET)
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Guide – Concurrent Commercial Shell and Tenant Improvement Permits
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Commercial Deferred Submittal Agreement
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Commercial Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Checklist
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Energy Efficiency Credit List Form
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Commercial Fire Alarm Panel, Communicator or Dialer Replacement Worksheet
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Commercial Fire Alarm System Affidavit for Alterations or TIs
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Commercial Fire Sprinkler Affidavit
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Lighting Power Control Matrix
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Commercial Phased Construction Agreement
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Commercial Power Assisted Manual Device Installation Worksheet
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Commercial Statement of Accessibility Compliance
Building Safety: Residential
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Alternative Approval Process for Single-Family Dwelling Conversions
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Guide – Bioretention Swale Guidance
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Residential Manufactured Home Submittal Checklist
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Residential Portable Spa Worksheet
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Residential Energy, WHV, Moisture and Lighting Form 2023
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Residential Mini-Split Worksheet
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Residential Stormwater Drainage Plan Template Fillable
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Residential Submittal Checklist
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Residential Water Meter and Supply Sizing Worksheet
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Guide – Rock Infiltration Gallery Guidance
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Residential Small Project Erosion Control Template
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Residential Statement of Stormwater Management Compliance
Building Safety: System Development Charges
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System Development Charges Calculations Requiring Analysis Application
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Commercial System Development Charges Childcare Exemption Application
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Commercial System Development Charges Deferral Application
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System Development Charges Loan Application
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Commercial System Development Charges Supplemental Application
Building Safety: Checklists and Worksheets
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Commercial Alternate Methods and Materials Proposal
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Commercial Drone Authorization
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Guide – Hydrant Meter Application Guide
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Guide – Hydrant Meter Use Permit Agreement
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Commercial Mechanical Permit Electrical Statement
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Commercial Re-Roof Worksheet
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Commercial Site Improvement Submittal Checklist
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Residential Solar Systems Prescriptive Installation Checklist
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Commercial Special Inspection Agreement
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Commercial Temporary Change of Occupancy Submittal Checklist
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Accessibility and Safety
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Building and Construction Codes
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Guide – Accessory Structures – Habitable vs. Non Habitable
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Building Code Aspects for Signs: Policies and Procedures
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Building Code Aspects of House Bill 2001: Including Conversions of Dwellings to Multifamily
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Building Safety Retaining Wall Standard Operating Procedure
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Guide – Conversion from or Removal of Bedroom in Dwelling
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Electrical
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Electrical Permit Sticker
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Guide – Electrical Permits: When are they Required?
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Guide – Electrical Plan Review Information
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Guide – Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Policy and Procedure
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Misc -Limited Energy Permit Sticker
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Guide – Mechanical with Electrical Minor Label
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Guide – Ufer Missing or Cut Off
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Fire Safety
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Commercial and Residential Permits
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Preparation for Applications
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Guide – Building Safety and Accessory Dwelling Units
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Guide – Building Safety Drawing File Naming Requirements
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Guide – Fences Policy and Procedure
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Guide – Light Poles, Flag Poles and Similar Structures Policy and Procedure
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Guide – Master/Reissue Program Policy
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Guide – Submission Criteria for Multi-Page files
Building Safety: Quick Reference Guides – Miscellaneous
Engineering: Construction and Inspection
Engineering: Sewer and Water
Engineering: Miscellaneous
Engineering: Quick Reference Guides
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Concrete in Cold Weather Technical Guidance Plan
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Existing Fence Standard Operating Procedure
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Franchise Utility Right of Way and Traffic Control Plan Submittal Requirements
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Geotechnical Guidance for Residential Fill Lots
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Online Permit Center Portal Process Updates and Clarifications
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Right of Way Permits and Traffic Control Plan Submittal Requirements
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Sewer Feasibility Process for Wood River Village
Licensing: Business Registration
Licensing: Sidewalk Cafe
Licensing: Sidewalk Vendor
Licensing: Social Gaming
Licensing: Special Events
Questions & Inquires
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please reach out to the appropriate division for assistance:
- Planning Division: planning@bendoregon.gov, 541-388-5580 Ext. 3
- Building Safety Division: building@bendoregon.gov, 541-388-5580 Ext. 3
- Private Development Engineering Division: engineering@bendoregon.gov, 541-388-5580 Ext. 4
- Licensing Division: licensing@bendoregon.gov, 541-388-5580 Ext. 8

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