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Home My WebLink AboutApril Open House PostersWELCOME Project Timeline Sign In Let us know you’re here! This helps the project team ensure we are talking to lots of different members of the Deschutes County community. Learn about the issues The Comprehensive Plan update will focus on the following topics: Share your ideas! For each topic we have a few questions we want your opinion on. Your feedback informs the policies the County will work to implement through the Comprehensive Plan. Place a dot along the line to let us know how much you agree with a question. Then, use the sticky notes to share your other thoughts on each question or topic, and any other ideas you have! See the exmple below. EXAMPLE: Middle Sister is the Best Sister The County and its member jurisdictions should make sure to only depict Middle Sister in any marketing materials. Welcome! Mule Deer Northern Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Waterfowl Nongame furbearers Golden Eagle Great Grey Owl Upland game birds Townsend’s Big-Eared Bats Osprey Sage Grouse Salmon Antelope Elk Water Use Wildfire Animals Consider this! Keep the conversation going! Before you leave, scan this QR code with your phone camera to join the conversation on our Consider.it platform. Share more ideas with County staff and see what your neighbors have to say about the project. 1 2 3 Natural Hazards Destination Resorts Housing Agriculture & Forestry Natural Resources Water Use OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Informed by an understanding of natural hazards, Deschutes County can reduce the risks to property, environmental quality, and human safety by planning for land use patterns and site- specific development. The County’s policies provide the framework for evaluating land use actions for their exposure to potential harm from natural hazards. Deschutes County, along with regional partners, developed a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan in 2021. Deschutes County is most at risk for these natural hazards... Wildfire The last 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in homes and communities building farther into the “Wildland Urban Interface” (WUI) throughout the West, and Deschutes County is no exception. While Oregon’s land use and zoning laws limit WUI building more than most Western states, the County has still seen a significant increase in building and population growth – statistically increasing the chance of property damage and/or loss of life due to wildfire. Drought and Water Use Recent years have seen “exceptional drought” levels which have led to irrigation shutoffs especially in the less senior North Irrigation district. Increasing temperatures, longer growing seasons, and earlier snowmelt peak are all likely to exacerbate this problem. Deschutes County is in collaboration with Oregon Water Resources Department staff to better understand and address this issue. These measures include capping and piping irrigation canals and transferring rights between the districts while maintaining delivered volumes. Winter Storms Deschutes County is susceptible to extreme winter storms and rainfall. High rainfall accumulation in a short period of time increases the probability of landslides. Models predict that the changing climate will result in more extreme winter storms and rainfall in the Pacific Northwest. However, many of the climatic factors that drive those extreme storms are confined to the west side of the Cascades. Natural Hazards 200K +220% ~200,000 people live in Deschutes County as of 2019 In 1980, population was estimated to be 62,500, by 2019 it had increased to ~200,000. That’s a 230% increase. Awbrey Hall • 3,350 acres burned • 22 homes lost • Areas west of Bend evacuated 1990 Two Bulls • 6,908 Acres burned • Areas west of Bend evacuated 2014 Milli • 24,000 acres burned • Areas west of Sisters evacuated 2017 Rabbit Brush • 74 acres burned • 2 Homes lost • Areas in Cloverdale evacuated 2018 Lionshead • +203,000 acres burned • 264 homes burned • 14 structures burned 2020 Green Ridge • 4,338 acres burned2020 Frog • 4,020 acres burned2020 Skeleton • 18,000 acres burned • 19 homes lost • Areas southeast of Bend evacuated 1996 Cache Mountain • 4,200 acres burned • 2 homes lost • Black Butte Ranch evacuated 2002 B&B Complex • 90,769 acres burned • Area west of Black Butte evacuated 2003 Rooster Rock • 6,134 acres burned • Areas southeast of Sisters Evacuated 2010 Pole Creek • 26,584 acres burne • Areas southwest of Sisters Evcacuated 2012 80,00070,00060,00050,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 10,000 0 25,600 64,700 71,900 78,431 7,400 Acres Burned by Decade • Duration • Future Probability • Magnitude • Past Occurrence • Spatial Extent • Speed of Onset Natural Hazard Risk of Disaster Vulnerability • Built Environment • Business • Critical Facilities • Cultural Assets • Infrastructure • Population Large Fires in Central Oregon Wildland fires affect our community. Below is a list of wildland fires that occurred in or near Deschutes County. Understanding Risk: Where hazard and vulnerability meet. Natural Hazards Requiring new homes or other development to incorporate fire hardening or similar fire prevention practices (ex: Firewise building, landscaping, and design standards)? Prioritizing the impacts of climate change as part of the County’s decision-making? Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Share your other comments about natural hazards here: Share your other comments about destination resorts here: Resort Development Further restrictions on Destination Resorts, beyond what state law currently dictates? Do you support... Map Title LA PINE SISTERS BEND REDMOND KLAMATH COUNTY LAKE COUNTY LANE COUNTY CROOK COUNTY LINN COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY 97 20 242 126 31 370 27 372 97 20 BLACKBUTTERANCH ELK LAKERESORT MT BACHELORSKI AREA INN OF THE7TH MOUNTAIN EAST LAKERESORT PAULINALAKE LODGE TWIN LAKESRESORT CRANEPRAIRIERESORT LAVA LAKELODGE CULTUS LAKERESORT THOUSANDTRAILS THREE CREEKLAKE RESORT SUNRIVERRESORT EAGLE CRESTRESORT CALDERASPRINGSRESORT TETHEROWRESORT PRONGHORNRESORT Prepared by0510 Miles Destination Resorts (Goal 8) Other Resorts and Points of Interest Urban Growth Boundaries Water Bodies County Boundary Transportation State Routes Railroad County Lines DESTINATION RESORTS Revised 4/4/2023 Map Title LAPINE SISTERS BEND REDMOND LANE COUNTY CROOK COUNTY LINN COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY 97 20 242 126 31 97 370 27 372 97 20 BLACKBUTTERANCH ELK LAKERESORT MT BACHELORSKI AREA INN OF THE7TH MOUNTAIN EAST LAKERESORT PAULINALAKE LODGE TWIN LAKESRESORT CRANEPRAIRIERESORT LAVA LAKELODGE CULTUS LAKERESORT THOUSANDTRAILS THREE CREEKLAKE RESORT SUNRIVERRESORT EAGLE CRESTRESORT CALDERASPRINGSRESORT TETHEROWRESORT PRONGHORNRESORT Prepared by03.5 7 10.5 14 Miles Destination Resorts Urban Growth Boundaries Water Bodies County Boundary Transportation State Routes Railroad DESTINATION RESORTS Revised 3/2/2023 What are destination resorts? Destination resorts are self-contained developments that provide lodging and recreational facilities for visitors in a setting with high natural amenities. In Deschutes County, these resorts vary significantly in size and function, from individual camping areas to ski resorts to the community of Sunriver itself. Why are destination resorts included in the comprehensive plan? Deschutes county has more destination resorts than any other Oregon county. Many of the County’s destination resorts pre-date Oregon’s statewide land use system, while others have been approved recently and are undergoing development. Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 8 provides specific guidance and definitions related to the creation of destination resorts. OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Housing is a foundational issue for Deschutes County and its residents. The County plays a variety of roles to help meet housing needs, as follows: • New housing in Oregon is generally limited to areas within Urban Growth Boundaries. In Deschutes County, this means the cities of Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. Other “Rural Residential” areas outside of Urban Growth Boundaries face strict limitations - therefore most growth in the County is expected to occur within its Urban Growth Boundaries. • The County coordinates with cities on growth activities including urban growth boundary amendments and urban reserve planning. • Deschutes County partners with NeighborImpact, Housing Works, Veterans village, and other organizations to address affordable housing. • Rural residential development outside of cities is under the jurisdiction of Deschutes County, including resort communities like Sunriver and Black Butte Ranch. • Deschutes County provides building permit services for Sunriver, La Pine, and the rural County outside of city limits. Housing & Residential Development Encouraging rural residential development outside urban areas? Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL 2010 2020 2022 2047 2072 2.3% AAGR 1.5% 1.1% 1.7% AAGR 2.4% AAGR 1.9% 1.3% 4.1% AAGR 3.3%2.5% 4.2% AAGR 2.5%1.9% 2.6% AAGR 1.7% 0.3% -0.3% 1.4% Historical Forecasted Historical and Forecasted Population and AAGR in Deschutes County and its Sub-Areas 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Historical Forecasted 2010 2020 AAGR (2022- 2047) 2022 2047 2072 AAGR (2022- 2047) AAGR (2047- 2072) Deschutes County 157,733 198,253 2.3%207,921 298,937 392,790 1.5%1.1% Larger Sub-Areas: Bend 77,122 99,598 2.6%103,976 160,361 225,619 1.7%1.4% Redmond 26,508 33,608 2.4%37,342 60,060 82,601 1.9%1.3% Larger Sub-Areas: La Pine 1,653 2,512 4.2%2,736 5,129 8,336 2.5%1.9% Sisters 2,038 3,064 4.1%3,437 7,911 14,881 3.3%2.5% Outside UGBs 50,412 59,471 1.7%60,430 65,476 61,352 0.3%-0.3% Po p u l a t i o n Historical and Forecasted Population and Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) Housing & Residential Development Allowing more types of housing such as RVs, manufactured homes, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)? Doing more to address health and safety issues related to homelessness, including providing more financial resources to assist in preventing chronic homelessness? Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Share your other comments about housing here: OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Agriculture & Forestry Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Prevalence of small “hobby farms” with low farm income • Increased desire/need for agri-tourism activities to supplement farm income • Preservation and support of high quality farm land • Declining timber production, particularly on public land • Prevalence of non-farm dwellings in resource zones in comparison to other counties; due in part to less productive soils and irrigation constraints • Challenges with irrigation piping projects • Changes in water supply and growing season likely to impact future agricultural production • Interest in opportunities to improve on-farm water efficiencies, including off-stream water storage Do you support... Rezoning of low-productivity farmland with poor soil to allow greater opportunities for housing? Rezoning of low-productivity farmland with poor soil to preserve open space? OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL 57% 10%23% 10% Cropland Pastureland Woodland Other Less than $2,500 $25,000 to $49,999 $2,500 to $4,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $100,000 or more $10,000 to $24,999 Land in Farms by Use Farms by Value of Sales Deschutes County Deschutes County Jefferson County Jefferson County 73% 16% 10% 1% 46% 16% 15% 5% 3%3% 12%38% 5%11% 10% 7% 5% 24% Agriculture & Forestry Providing grants to support Deschutes County’s agricultural economy and/or exploring a farmland conservation program? Allowing greater flexibility for activities on farms such as weddings, farm-to-table dinners, farm stands, or on-farm commercial events? Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Share your other comments about agriculture and forestry here: Recreation & Natural Resources Deschutes County increasing its role in developing, managing, and providing park and recreation facilities? Using new incentives to help protect wildlife species? (put ideas in comments) Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Deschutes County is home to many natural resources, which form the basis for the County’s vibrant outdoor recreation opportunities. Wildlife, scenic views of forests and peaks, and open spaces to preserve habitat and native vegetation are among the County’s top assets. Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 5 governs Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces. Through this goal, the County maintains an inventory of protected resources in order to preserve them for future generations. Protected Wildlife Resources Deschutes County has some of the broadest and most robust wildlife protections in the State of Oregon, covering a variety of species. Some of these protections include mapped habitats such as Deer Winter Range, Deer Migration Range, Antelope Habitat, Golden Eagle – Sensitive Bird Habitat, and Elk Habitat. Other species are commonly found in protected riparian areas, such as wetlands and floodplains. Unmapped habitats exist for fish, furbearers, waterfowl, and upland game birds. Recreation & Natural Resources Requiring clustering of development to help protect natural resources? Do you support... OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Share your other comments about recreation and natural resources here: Water Use Considering new rules to limit development based on water availability? (put your specific ideas in the comment box) Educational outreach to encourage water conservation and on-farm efficiency measures? Do you support... Share your other comments about water use here: OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL OPPOSE SUPPORTNEUTRAL Drought, water conservation, and the role that Deschutes County plays in managing water resources are key issues for this Comprehensive Plan update. This topic touches on many other pieces of the Comprehensive Plan including housing, agriculture, recreation, and natural hazards. The potential policy directions listed below represent some of the feedback we’ve received so far. Let us know what you think! We have heard from the community: • Access to water is the biggest issue for the County. • Education about the importance of water conservation is needed. • Access to well water for rural residents is a serious issue. • The County should protect water rights for farmers. • We need to reuse and conserve water. • Look to other arid locations for examples Mule Deer Northern Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Waterfowl Nongame furbearers Golden Eagle Great Grey Owl Upland game birds Townsend’s Big-Eared Bats Osprey Sage Grouse Salmon Antelope Elk Water Use Wildfire Animals Other Ideas? Do you have any other ideas you’d like to share? Use this space to tell us what you think. What do you think?