Deschutes County has prepared a new draft of the Comprehensive Plan for the first time since 1979. Over the next three months, the Deschutes County Community Development Department will host 10 public meetings to discuss the new draft Plan to obtain feedback from County residents.
The Community Plans within the Comprehensive Plan are specific blueprints of how and where growth and development occur and how natural resources will be protected in the unincorporated areas of the County for the next 20 years. The draft Plan is based on public input received over the past year, changes to state law, coordination with other agencies and organizations and in-depth analysis of current conditions and trends.
The County is asking for comments on all aspects of the Plan, from its general themes to specific actions.
The following meeting address specific Community Plans that include growth and development affecting each community. Give your input and learn more about the Community Plan at these October meetings:
Date Tentative Topic Location Time
Oct. 19 Community Plan Terrebonne Grange Hall 6:15 p.m.
Oct. 20 Community Plan Tumalo Community School 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 29 Community Plan Three Sisters 7th Day Adventist School 6:00 p.m.
Note: This schedule is subject to change
Based on public comments received this fall, the draft Plan will be revised in early 2010. Public hearings are expected to begin in spring 2010.
A copy of the draft Comprehensive Plan as well as detailed information about the Planning Commission and community meetings are available at www.deschutes.org/cdd , under “Comprehensive Plan Update.”
