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Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
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Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger; Commissioner
Tammy Baney was out of the office. Also present were Tom Anderson, County
Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; John Laherty and
Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; and, for a portion of the meeting, Jane Smilie
and Melissa Rizzo, Health Services; Wayne Lowry, Finance; Nick Lelack, Will
Groves, and Cynthia Smidt, Community Development, and Ted Shorack of the
Bulletin.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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1. Discussion of Grant-funded FTE to Handle Caseload Methodology for DD
Services.
Jane Smilie said the State has changed its caseload methodology, and this
requires an additional FTE through a $121,000 grant. Melissa Rizzo said that
the grant is retroactive to July 2013. This reflects true workload issues. The
State may require more work be done in the future, and this will require
additional grant funding. They will also be able to match the grant amount with
federal funding.
The Commissioners are supportive of this additional FTE. It will come to them
for formal approval through a Resolution.
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2. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-020, Allowing a Cell Tower as a
Conditional Use in the Sunriver Community General Zone.
Cynthia Smidt said she is communicating with Commissioner Baney on this
issue. Ms. Smidt gave an overview of the item. If this is approved, the
applicant still has to come in for a conditional use permit. Many of the zoning
areas in Sunriver are to provide services to support residents. Tier 1 has a
height limitation; Tier 3 allows a structure to be taller. Nothing in Sunriver falls
into Tier 2, due to it being be limited to specific zones that do not exis t in
Sunriver. Height will be considered when the conditional use permit is
reviewed. All Sunriver community general zoned properties are owned by the
Homeowners’ Association. They solicited input. There are some Tier 1
attached to buildings, and the utility district allows cell towers. There was one
letter of opposition from someone who lives close to the mall.
There will be a public hearing before the Board. Cell cover in that area seems
to be limited, with some dead spots. AT&T got approval in the past but never
constructed; this would be Verizon. They have to demonstrate that they tried to
co-locate.
Commissioner Unger said people rely more and more on cell service, and this
should be carefully considered. Ms. Smidt said that they might request
adoption by emergency.
3. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-016, Reducing Destination Resort
Overnight Lodging Unit Availability Requirements.
Will Groves provided an overview of the Ordinance. (A copy of his staff report
is attached for reference.) The Planning Commission recommended
consolidating some text and offering a better explanation of overnight lodging
requirements.
Individually owned overnight units come into play, and by plat designation,
deed restriction or agreement, these units count towards the total requirement.
The plat designation was presenting a problem since they may be hard to
market. They may want to release them as individual residences. If they meet
the requirements and it is no longer needed, a plat change is very difficult. One
goal was to make the units enforceable to meet the lodging requirements,
visible to any future buyer, and in the CCR’s, and it is highly enforceable, but
the designation is buried in the paperwork and notes on the plat.
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Discussions have occurred and the conditions of approval would strike the plat
designation, but a declaration would be recorded instead, per title, which can be
picked up on a simple title search. The County could release this at a point
when appropriate without dealing with a replat situation. The Planning
Commission was satisfied with this solution. They will have to rewrite Code
and then make adjustments.
Commissioner Unger asked if this makes it more difficult to obtain financing
through lenders. Mr. Groves said that they have certain requirements and it
may require a different kind of financing. The applicant can answer the
question.
They want 38 weeks of lodging use rather than 45. Eastern Oregon had a 2.5
ratio requirement from the state. State law has changed in this regard. This
change will allow owners to use more time themselves. They can be available
more than 38 weeks and some will be solely for lodging use. They have to be
available, but this does not mean they will always be fully occupied.
Title 18 and Title 19 need to match and not have significant differences. Title
19 needs to catch up with the other.
Commissioner Unger asked if this creates a problem with properties that might
affect the Bend UGB at some point. Mr. Groves said they were notified but no
written input was received at this point. As of this date, no opposition has been
offered.
The Board agreed this should move forward.
4. Other Items.
Commissioner Unger spoke about the recent AOC meetings; he was involved in
water resources. Commissioner Unger dialed in to the communications meeting
and they talked about frequency issues throughout the State.
Commissioner Unger has transportation meetings tomorrow and Friday,
including Freight Advisory, and he hopes to see some of the various groups
work closer together. Also, he has a Deschutes River Conservancy meeting
tomorrow. He will go to Salem on Monday, and can call into the work session.
Being no further it ems discuss ed, the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
DATED this ?1.f!:;. Day of ~.J.;.u..../ 2014 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commission'ers:
T~
Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Alan Unger, Commissioner ~rr3~
Recording Secretary
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PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real
property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor negotiations; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues; or other
issues under ORS 192.660(2), executive session.
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
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1. Discussion of Grant-funded FTE to Handle Caseload Methodology for DD
Services – Jane Smilie
2. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-020, Allowing a Cell Tower as a
Conditional Use in the Sunriver Community General Zone – Cynthia Smidt
3. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-016, Reducing Destination Resort Overnight
Lodging Unit Availability Requirements – Will Groves
4. Other Items
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org
AGENDA REOUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of September 15,2014
Please see directions JOT completing this document on the next poge.
!MIE: August 25, 2014
FROM: Will Groves Community Development Department 388-6518
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
A de novo public hearing on and consideration of First Reading by Title Only of:
Ordinance 2014-016 Amending Deschutes County Code 19.04.040 and 19.106, Reducing Destination
j Resorts Overnight Lodging Unit Availability Requirements. ,
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? YesI
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Tetherow Vacation Homes, LLC applied for a text amendment to Deschutes County Code ("DCC")
.1 19.04.040, Definitions and ]9.1 06, Destination Resorts, to reduce the number of weeks individual1yI owned overnight units must be available to the public from 45 to 38 weeks. Before 2003,
Destination Resorts were required by state law to make individually owned overnight lodging units J
available for public rental 45 weeks per year. The text amendment wouJd allow individually ownedI overnight units to be available as few as 38 weeks, as allowed under ORS 197.445(b) and Goal 8 i since 2009. This amendment only applies to Title 19 resorts (Tetherow) in the Bend Urban Area.
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I A public hearing was held on July 10, 20] 4, before the Deschutes County Planning Commission
and, on July 10,2014, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment.! The Planning Commission, in response to applicant testimony, expressed concern regarding !
I potential unintended consequences to the ongoing requirement that individually owned overnight
units be designated on the subdivision plat. I
Following the public hearing. Staff worked with the applicant and County Legal Counsel to
determine that a Conditions of Approval Agreement (CoAA) to be recorded per lot at the time of
the recording of the subdivision plat would provide much higher visibility to buyers, realtors. and
title companies.
Staff notes that the version of the definition of "Overnight Lodgings" presented to the Planning
Commission (PC) mistakenly had included "and check -in service", which is not part of ORS
I97.435(5)(b). Both the PC version and a revised version that deletes "and check-in service" from
this definition are presented to the Board.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (Board) will hold a public hearing on September
15.2014 at the Deschutes Services Center, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Board will consider text
amendment T A-14-1. The purpose of this de novo public hearing is to receive public testimony,
consider the proposed amendment, and ultimately make a decision.
Because the text amendment is a legislative matter, the proposal is not subject to the ISO-day period
for issuance of a final local land use decision under ORS 215.427.
Should the Board approve the ordinances, staff recommends that the Board approve the first reading
by title only of this ordinance. Second reading will be no earlier than 13 days later with the
effective date 90 days after that.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends that the Board open the public hearing, receive testimony, discuss, and direct staff to
write the findings for the ordinance and bring the ordinance back for the first reading.
ATTENDANCE: Will Groves
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
No distribution until after 2nd reading.
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REVIEWED
LEGAL COUNSEL
For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending Deschutes County Code *
Section 19.04.040 and Chapter 19.106, Reducing * ORDINANCE NO. 2014-016
Destination Resorts Overnight Lodging Unit *
Availability Requirements. *
WHEREAS, Tetherow Vacation Homes, LLC applied for a text amendment to Deschutes County Code
("DCC") 19.04.040, Definitions and 19.106, Destination Resorts, to reduce the number of weeks individually
owned overnight units must be available to the public from 45 to 38 weeks; and
WHEREAS, after notice was given in accordance with applicable law, a public hearing was held on July
10, 2014, 2014, before the Deschutes County Planning Commission and, on July 10, 2014, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the text amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners considered this matter after a duly noticed public
hearing on September 15, 2014, and concluded that the proposed changes are consistent with the County's
Comprehensive Plan and that the public will benefit from changes to the land use regulations; now therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAINS
as follows:
Section 1. AMENDMENT. DCC 19.04.040, Definitions, is amended to read as described in Exhibit
"A", attached and incorporated by reference herein, with new language underlined and deleted language set
forth in striIEetl'IFOI:igft.
Section 2. AMENDMENT. DCC Chapter 19.106, Destination Resorts, is amended to read as described
in Exhibit "B", attached and incorporated by reference herein, with new language underlined and deleted
language set forth in striketl'IFol:IgJ:i.
PAGE 1 OF2-0RDINANCENO.2014·016
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Section 3. FINDINGS. The Board adopts as its findings in support of this decision, Exhibit "C",
attached and incorporated by reference herein.
Dated this of ,2014 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
TAMMY BANEY, Chair
TONY DeBONE , Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary ALAN UNGER, Commissioner
Date of 1st Reading: day _____,2014.
Date of 2nd Reading: ___ day of _____-', 2014.
Record of Adoption Vote:
Commissioner Yes No Abstained Excused
Alan Unger
Tammy Baney
Tony DeBone
Effective date: ____ day _____,2014.
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19.04.040. Definitions.
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"Destination resort" means a self-contained development that provides for visitor-oriented accommodations
and developed recreational facilities in a setting with high natural amenities. To qualifY as a "large
destination resort" under Goal 8, a proposed development must meet the following standards:
A. The resort is located on a site of ]60 or more acres;
B. At least 50 percent of the site is dedicated to permanent open space, excluding yards, streets, and
parking areas;
C. A least $7 million (in 1993 dollars) shall be spent on improvements for on-site developed recreational
facilities and visitor-oriented accommodations exclusive of costs for land, sewer and water facilities and
roads. Not less than one-third of this amount sha)) be spent on developed recreational facilities, and;
D. Visitor-oriented accommodations are provided, including meeting rooms, restaurants with seating for
100 persons and 150 separate rentable un its for overnight lodgings. Accommodations available for
residential use shall not exceed two and one-half such units for each unit of overnight lodging.
However, the overnight lodging units may be phased in as follows:
I. A total of 150 units of visitor-oriented overnight lodging shall be provided as follows:
a. At least 50 units of overnight lodging must be constructed prior to the closure of sale of
individual lots or units75 uaits of O',erflight lodgiag, liOt iHcludiHg SHY iadi'lidl:lally o-vmcd
homes, lots OF l:mits shall be censtR:leted ef guaraflteed through suret)' eOflaiflg Of equi'.'aleflt
fin8Rcial aSSIiFa:nee J'lFioF to the eiosure ofsale of ifldi'lisl:lallo:ts Of uRits, and;
b. At least 50 of the remaining 100 required overnight lodging units must be constructed or
guaranteed through surety bonding or equivalent financial assurance within five years of the
initial lot sales.The fCffiaiflder of the overflight lodging HAlts shall be provided as individeally
o'NAed lets or uAits suBject to deed restrietiolls that liffiit their use to o'>'emight lodgil'l8 lHIits.
The deed reskietioAS 1'I'l8;' be rescinded v ..ReA the resort has eOAstnlctea ]50 HI~its ef permaAeRt
overnight 10dgiAg as reEJHirea by DCC 19.04.040.
~. The remaining required overnight lodging units must be constructed or guaranteed through
surety bonding or equivalent financial assurances within 10 vears of the initial lot sales.
2. The number of units approved for residential sale within the resort shall be not more than two and
one-half units for each unit of permanent overnight lodging .constructed or financially assured, and;
3. The developffient appr(wal shall provide for the cOflstFl:lctioll of other required ovemight lodging
units withiA five years oftfie initial lot sales.
3. If the developer of a resort guarantees the overnight lodging units required under subparagraphs (C)
and (0) of this paragraph through surety bonding or other equivalent financial assurance, the
overnight lodging units must be constructed within four years of the date of execution of the surety
bond or other equivalent financial assurance.
E. Commercial uses allowed are limited to those types and levels necessary to meet the needs of visitors to
the development. Industrial uses of any kind are not permitted.
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"Overnight lodgings" with respect to destination resorts, means permanent, separately rentable
accommodations that are not available for residential use. Overnight lodgings include hotel or motel rooms,
cabins and time-share units. lndividually-owned units may be considered overnight lodgings if they are
available for overnight rental use by the general public for at least ~JlLweeks per calendar year through a
central reservation afld eheck il'l servieesystem operated by the destination resort or by a real estate property
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manager. as defined in ORS 696.010. Tent sites, recreational vehicle parks, mobile homes, donnitory
rooms and similar accommodations do not qualifY as overnight lodging for the purpose of this definition.
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(Ord. 2014-016 §L 2QH~Ord. 2013-013 §I; Ord. 99-001 §§2-4, 1999; Ord. 97-038 §I, 1997; Ord. 97-017
§1, 1996; Ord. 96-071 §lD, 1996; Ord. 95-045 §15, 1995; Ord. 94-027 §§1 & 2,1994; Ord. 92-043 §I,
1992; Ord. 91-029 §§I, 8, 9 and 10, 1991; Ord. 91-001 §1, 1991; Ord. 90-038 §I, 1990; Ord. 90-007 §I,
1990; Ord. 88-042 §3, 1988; Ord. 86-058 §I, 1986; Ord. 86-055 §I, 1986; Ord. 86-033 §1, 1983; Ord. 86
032 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-017 § 1 Exhibit a, 1986; Ord. 830945 § I, 1983; Ord. 83-041 §2, 1983; Ord. 80-217 §I
Exhibit A, 1980)
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19.04.040. Definitions.
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"Destination resort" means a self-contained development that provides for visitor-oriented accommodations
and developed recreational facilities in a setting with high natural amenities. To quality as a "large
destination resort" under Goal 8, a proposed development must meet the following standards:
A. The resort is located on a site of 160 or more acres;
B. At least 50 percent of the site is dedicated to permanent open space, excluding yards, streets, and
parking areas;
C. A least $7 million (in 1993 dollars) shall be spent on improvements for on-site developed recreational
facilities and visitor-oriented accommodations exclusive of costs for land, sewer and water facilities and
roads. Not less than one-third ofthis amount shall be spent on developed recreational facilities, and;
D. Visitor-oriented accommodations are provided, including meeting rooms, restaurants with seating for
100 persons and 150 separate rentable units for overnight lodgings. Accommodations available for
residential use shall not exceed two and one-half such units for each unit of overnight lodging.
However, the overnight lodging units may be phased in as follows:
1. A total of 150 units of visitor-oriented overnight lodging shall be provided as follows:
a. At least 50 units of overnight lodging must be constructed prior to the closure of sale of
individual lots or units75 uRits of overnight lodgiag, not iflCIl:ldiRg &fly imiividl:lally o'Nflea
homes. lots Of I:lnits sRali be eOllstrneted Of gUBI'8:Ateed tl1rough sl:lrety bondiAg or equi>.-aleRt
financial &Ssuffitlee f'lriOF to the elosl:lre of sale of iREli,..idl:lallots or l:Iaits, and;
b. At least 50 of the remaining 100 required overnight lodging units must be constructed or
guaranteed through surety bonding or equivalent financial assurance within five vears of the
initial lot sales.The remaiA<ier of the O'iOfAight lodging HRits shall be pro'videEi as iRdividually
owned lots Of lIf1its s~l9jeet to deed rostFictiolls that limit their usc to ()'fernight lodgiflg uAits.
The deed restrietiofls may 1;)e resciRded '#hen the resort has coastruoted 150 units of perAl&fleRt
O't'omigJ:lt lodgiRg as reqairod l;)y DCC 19.G4.Q40.
c. The remaining required overnight lodging units must be constmcted or guaranteed through
surety bonding or equi valent financial assurances within 10 years of the initial lot sales.
2. The number of units approved for residential sale within the resort shall be not more than two and
one-half units for each unit of permanent overnight lodging .constructed or financially assured, and;
3. The de¥elopment aJ3pro'ral shall provide fOF the cOAstruction of other required o¥ernight lodging
uAits within five years of tile iaitiallot sales.
1J. If the developer of a resort guaran!ees the overnight lodging units required under subparagraphs (C)
and (D) of this paragraph through surety bonding or other equivalent financial assurance. the
ovel11ight lodging units must be constructed within four years of the date of execution of the surety
bond or other equivalent financial assurance.
E. Commercial uses allowed are limited to those types and levels necessary to meet the needs of visitors to
the development. Industrial uses of any kind are not permitted.
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"Overnight lodgings" with respect to destination resorts, means permanent, separately rentable
accommodations that are not available for residential use. Overnight lodgings include hotel or motel rooms,
cabins and time-share units. Individually-owned units may be considered overnight lodgings if they are
available for overnight rental use by the general public for at least 45-38 weeks per calendar year through a
one or more central reservation arlE! sheck iR scrvicesystem operated by the destination resort or by a real
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estate property manager, as defined in ORS 696.010. Tent sites, recreational vehicle parks, mobile homes,
donnitory rooms and similar accommodations do not quality as overnight lodging for the purpose of this
definition.
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(Ord. 2014-016 §1. 2014: Ord. 2013-013 §I; Ord. 99-001 §§2-4, 1999; Ord. 97-038 §1, 1997; Ord. 97-017
§1, 1996; Ord. 96-071 §lD, 1996; Ord. 95-045 §15, 1995; Ord. 94-027 §§1 & 2, 1994; Ord. 92-043 §1,
1992; Ord. 91-029 §§l, 8, 9 and 10, 1991; Ord. 91-001 §1, 1991; Ord. 90-038 §1, 1990; Ord. 90-007 §1,
1990; Ord. 88-042 §3, 1988; Ord. 86-058 §1, 1986; Ord. 86-055 §1, 1986; Ord. 86-033 §l, 1983; Ord. 86
032 § 1, 1986; Ord. 86-017 § 1 Exhibit a, 1986; Ord. 830945 § I, 1983; Ord. 83-041 §2, 1983; Ord. 80-217 § 1
Exhibit A, 1980)
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Chapter 19.106. DESTINATION RESORTS
19.106.010. Purpose.
19.1 06.020. Applicability.
19.106.030. Uses in Destination Resorts.
19.106.040. Application Submission.
19.106.050. Requirements for Conditional Use Permit and Conceptual Master Plan Applications.
19.106.060. Standards for Destination Resorts.
19.106.070. Approval Criteria.
19.106.075. Imposition of Conditions.
19.106.080. Procedure for Modification of a Conceptual Master Plan.
19.106.090. Requirements for Final Master Plan.
19.106.100. Procedure for Approval of Final Master Plan.
19.106.110. Provision of Streets, Utilities, Developed Recreational Facilities and Visitor-Oriented
Accommodations.
19.106.120. Conservation Easement to Protect Resource Site.
19.106.010. Purpose.
A. The purpose of DCC 19.106 to establish an approval process for siting destination resorts under LCDC
Goal 8 and the Bend Urban Area General Plan on lands identified in the Bend Urban Area General Plan
map as eligible for destination resort siting.
B. DCC 19.106 provides for properly designed and sited destination resort facilities which enhance and
diversity the recreational opportunities and the economy of the Bend area and Deschutes County. It will
ensure resort development that compliments the natural and cultural attractiveness of the Bend area and
its surroundings and enhances its economic base without significant adverse effect on commercial
farming and forestry, environmental and natural features, cultural and historic resources and their
settings and other significant resources.
C. It is the intent of DCC 19.106 to establish procedures and standards for developing destination resorts
while ensuring that all applicable Bend Urban Area General Plan policies are achieved.
D. It is the intent of DCC 19.106 to ensure that all elements of a destination resort which are proposed are
financially secured in a manner which will protect the public's interest should the development not be
completed as proposed.
E. It is not the intent of DCC 19.106 to site developments that are in effect rural subdivisions whose
primary purpose is to serve full-time residents of the area.
(Ord.99-001 §I, 1999)
19.106.020. Applicability.
A. The provisions of DCC 19.106 shaH apply to proposals for the development of destination resorts, as
defined in areas designated by the Bend Area General Plan destination resort map. The provisions of
DCC 19.1 06 shall not apply to any development proposal for resort siting in an area designated in the
Bend Area General Plan.
S. When these provisions are applicable, they shall supersede all other provisions of the underlying zone.
Other provisions of the zoning ordinance made applicable by specific map designations such as the FP
otherwise applicable under the terms of the zoning ordinance text shall remain in full force and effect,
unless otherwise specified herein.
C. The provisions ofDCC 19.106 shall also apply to destination resorts sited through the Goal 2 exception
process.
(Ord. 99-001 §I, 1999)
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19.106.030. Uses in Destination Resorts.
The following uses are allowed, provided they are part of and are intended to serve persons at the
destination resort pursuant to OCC 19.106.030 and are approved in a final master plan:
A. Visitor-oriented accommodations designed to provide for the needs of visitors to the resort:
1. Overnight lodging, including lodges, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast facilities, time share units
and similar transient lodging facilities;
2. Convention and conference facilities and meeting rooms;
3. Retreat centers;
4. Restaurants, lounges and similar eating and drinking establishments; or
5. Other similar visitor-oriented accommodations consistent with the purposes of DCC 19.106 and
Goal 8.
B. Developed recreational facilities designed to provide for the needs of visitors and residents of the resort
including:
1. Golf courses and clubhouses;
2. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools;
3. Indoor and outdoor tennis courts;
4. Physical fitness facilities;
5. Equestrian facilities;
6. Wildlife observation shelters;
7. Walkways, bike paths,jogging paths, equestrian trails; or
8. Other similar recreational facilities consistent with the purposes ofDCC 19.106 and Goal 8.
C. Residential accommodations:
I. Single-family dwellings;
2. Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and multi-family dwellings;
3. Condominiums;
4. Townhouses;
5. Living quarters for employees; or
6. Time share projects.
D. Commercial services and specialty shops designed to provide for the visitors to the resort:
1. Specialty shops including, but not limited to delis, clothing stores, book stores, gift shops and
specialty food shops;
2. Barber shops and beauty salons;
3. Automobile service stations limited to fuel sales, incidental parts sales and minor repairs;
4. Craft and art studios and galleries;
5. Real estate offices;
6. Convenience stores; or
7. Other similar commercial services which provide for the needs of resort visitors and are consistent
with the purposes ofDCC 19.106 and Goal 8.
E. Uses permitted in open space areas generally include only those uses that, except as specified herein, do
not alter the existing or natural landscape of the proposed open space areas. No improvements,
development or other alteration of the natural or existing landscape shall be allowed in open space areas,
except as necessary for development of golf course fairways and greens, hiking and bike trails, lakes
and ponds and primitive picnic facilities including park benches and picnic tables. Where farming
activities would be consistent with identified pre-existing open space uses, irrigation equipment and
associated pumping facilities shall be allowed.
F. Facilities necessary for public safety and utility service within the destination resort.
G. Other similar uses permitted in the underlying zone consistent with the purposes ofOCC 19.106.020.
H. Accessory uses in destination resorts:
I. The following accessory uses shall be permitted provided they are ancillary to the destination resort
and consistent with the purposes ofDCC 19.106 and Goal 8:
a. Transportation-related facilities excluding airports;
b. Emergency medical facilities;
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c. Storage structures and areas;
d. Kennels as a service for resort visitors only;
e. Recycling and garbage collection facilities; or
f. Other similar accessory uses are consistent with the purposes of DCC 19.J 06 and Goal 8.
(Ord. 99-00 I §I, 1999)
19.106.040. Application Submission.
The authorization of a permit for a destination resort shall consist of three steps.
A. Conceptual master plan and conditional use permit for destination resort. A conceptual master plan
(CMP) shall be submitted which addresses all requirements established in DCC 19.106.040. The CMP
application shall be processed as if it were a conditional use permit under DCC Title 22 and DCC
19.100, and shall be reviewed for compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in DeC 19.106.
B. Final master plan. The applicant shall prepare a final master plan (FMP) which incorporates all
requirements of the County approval for the CMP. The Planning Director shall review the FMP to
determine if it complies with the approved CMP and all conditions of approval of the conditional use
permit The Planning Director shall have the authority to approve, deny or return the FMP to the
applicant for additional information. When interpretations of the Planning Director involve issues
which are discretionary, the FMP approval shall be treated as a land use permit in accordance with DCC
Title 22.
C. Site plan review. Each element or development phase of the destination resort must receive additional
site plan review and approval pursuant to DeC 19.76 or subdivision review and approval pursuant to
DeC Title 17. In addition to findings satisfying the site plan or subdivision criteria. findings shall be
made that the specific development proposal complies with the standards and criteria of DCC 19.I 06
and the FMP.
(Ord. 99-001 §1, 1999)
19.106.050. Requirements for Conditional Use Permit and Conceptual Master Plan Applications.
The CMP provides the framework for development of the destination resort and is intended to ensure that
the destination resort meets the requirements of DCC 19.106. The CMP application shall include the
following information:
A. Illustrations and graphics to scale, identifying:
I. The location and total number of acres to be developed as a planned destination resort;
2. The subject area and all land uses adjacent to the subject area;
3. The topographic character of the site;
4. Types and general location of proposed development uses, including residential and commercial
uses;
5. Major geographic features;
6. Proposed methods of access to the development, identifying the main vehicular circulation system
within the resort and an indication of whether streets will be public or private;
7. Major pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle trail systems;
8. Important natural features of the site, including habitat of threatened or endangered species, streams,
rivers, wetlands and riparian vegetation within 200 feet of streams, rivers and wetlands.
9. The location and number of acres reserved as open space, buffer area or common area. Areas
designated as "open space," "buffer area" or "common area" should be clearly illustrated and
labeled as such;
10. All proposed recreational amenities;
11. Proposed overall density.
B. Further information as follows:
1. A description of the natural characteristics of the site and surrounding areas, including a description
of resources and the effect of the destination resort on the resources; methods employed to mitigate
adverse impacts on resources; analysis of how the overall values of the natural features of the site
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will be preserved, enhanced or utilized in the design concept for the destination resort; and a
proposed resource protection plan to ensure that important natural features will be protected and
maintained. Factors to be addressed include:
a. Compatibility of soil composition for proposed development(s) and potential erosion hazard;
b. Geology, including areas of potential instability;
c. Slope and general topography;
d. Areas subject to flooding,
e. Other hazards or development constraints;
f. Vegetation;
g. Water areas, including streams, lakes, ponds and wetlands;
h. Important natural features;
I. Wildlife.
2. A traffic study which addresses (a) impacts on affected county, city and state road systems; and (b)
transportation improvements necessary to mitigate any such impacts. The study shall be submitted
to the affected road authority at the same time as the conceptual master plan and shall be prepared
by a licensed traffic engineer to the minimum standards of the road authorities.
3. A description of how the proposed destination resort will satisfy the standards and criteria of DCC
19.106.060 and 19.106.070.
4. Design guidelines and development standards defining visual and aesthetic parameters for:
a. Building character;
b. Landscape character;
c. Preservation of existing topography and vegetation;
d. Siting of buildings; and
e. Proposed standards for minimum lot area, width, frontage, lot coverage, setbacks and building
heights.
5. An open space management plan which includes:
a. An explanation of how the open space management plan meets the minimum standards ofDCC
19.106 for each phase of the development;
b. An inventory of the important natural features identified in the open space areas and any other
open space and natural values present in the open space;
c. A set of management prescriptions that will operate to maintain and conserve in perpetuity any
identified important natural features and other natural or open space values present in the open
space;
d. Deed restrictions that will assure that the open space areas are maintained as open space in
perpetuity.
6. An explanation of public use offacilities and amenities on the site.
7. A description of the proposed method of providing all utility systems, including the location and
sizing of the utility systems;
8. A description of the proposed order and schedule for phasing, if any, of all development including
an explanation of when facilities will be provided and how they will be secured if not completed
prior to closure of sale of individual lots or units;
9. An explanation of how the destination resort has been sited or designed to avoid or minimize
adverse effects or conflicts on adjacent lands. The application shall identify the surrounding uses
and potential conflicts between the destination resort and adjacent uses within 660 feet of the
boundaries of the parcel or parcels upon which the resort is to be developed. The application shall
explain how any proposed buffer area will avoid or minimize adverse effects or conflicts;
10. A description of the proposed method for providing emergency medical facilities and services and
public safety facilities and services including fire and police protection;
11. Unless the destination resort is proposing to utilize municipal water, the application shall include a
study prepared by a hydrologist, engineering geologist or similar professional certified in the State
of Oregon describing:
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a. An estimate of water demands (other than municipal water) for the destination resort at
maximum buildout, including a breakdown of estimated demand by category of consumption,
including but not limited to, residential, commercial, golf courses and irrigated common areas;
b. Availability of water (other than municipal water) for estimated demands at the destination
resort, including (I) identification of the proposed source; (2) identification of all available
information on ground and surface waters relevant to the determination of adequacy of water
supply for the destination resort; (3) identification of the area that may be measurably impacted
by the water used by the destination resort (water impact area) and an analysis supporting the
delineation of the impact area; and (4) a statistically valid sampling of domestic and other wells
within the impact area;
c. A water conservation plan including an analysis of available measures which are commonly
used to reduce water consumption. This shall include a justification of the chosen water
conservation plan. The water conservation plan shall include a waste water disposal plan
utilizing beneficial use of reclaimed water to the maximum extent practicable unless the
destination resort proposes to utilize city sewer services.
For the purposes ofDCC 19.106.050, beneficial uses shall include, but are not limited to:
i. Irrigation of golf courses and greenways;
ii. Establishment of artificial wetlands for wildlife habitation.
d. A water service agreement with the city of Bend, if municipal water is proposed for the
destination resort.
12. An erosion control plan for all disturbed land, as required by DRS Chapter 468B. This plan shall
include storm and melt water erosion control to be implemented during all phases of construction
and permanent facilities or practices for the continuing treatment of these waters. This plan shall
also explain how the water shall be used for beneficial use or why it cannot be used as such;
13. A description of proposed sewage disposal methods or a sewer service agreement with the city of
Bend;
14. Wildfire prevention, control and evacuation plans;
15. A description of interim development including temporary structures related to sales and
development;
16. Plans for owners' associations and related transition of responsibilities and transfer of property;
17. A description ofthe methods of ensuring that all facilities and common areas within each phase will
be established and will be maintained in perpetuity;
18. A survey of housing availability for employees based upon income level and commuting distance;
19. An economic impact and feasibility analysis of the proposed development prepared by a qualified
professional economist(s) or financial analyst(s) shall be provided which includes:
a. An analysis which addresses the economic viability of the proposed development;
b. Fiscal impacts of the project, including changes in employment, increased tax revenue,
demands for new or increased levels of public services, housing for employees and the effects
ofloss of resource lands during the life of the project.
20. A solid waste management plan;
21. A deseriptioR of the systelH to be \%See for the management of lifIy illdividuall;' oWRed uRits that 'NiH
be I:Ised for o¥ernight lodgiRg aRe ROW it will be imj3lemen'ted, inell:ldiRg prof)osecl reatel sontfOOt
provisions to aSSI:lFe that any indi .... idl:lally o'lffled lodging faeilities "",i11 be a·...ailable fur overnight
feRmi !;Ise by the geReral !",ublic fur at least 4 5 '""esks pef caleR dar year through a samral reservati OR
IifId eheel. iR seFviee; Ratio Compliance
a. A description of the mechanism to be used to ensure that the destination resort provides an
adequate supplv of overnight lodging units to maintain compliance with the 150-unit minimum
and the 2.5: I ratio set forth in DCC 19.I06.060(D)(2).
b. The mechanism shall meet the requirements of DeC 19.106.060(J);
22. A survey of historic and cultural resources inventoried on an acknowledged GoalS inventory;
23. Other information as may reasonably be required by the Planning Director to address the effect of
the proposed development as related to the requirements of this ordinance.
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(Ord. 2014-016 §2, 2014; Ord. 99-001 §1, 1999)
19.106.060. Standards for Destination Resorts.
The following standards shall govern consideration of destination resorts:
A. The destination resort shall, in the first phase, provide for and include as part of the eMP the following
minimum requirements:
1. At least 150 separate rentable units for visitor-oriented lodging;
a. The first 50 overnight lodging units must be constructed prior to the closure of sales, rental or
lease of any residential dwellings or lots.
b. The resort may elect to phase in the remaining 100 overnight lodging units as follows:
I, At least 50 of the remaining 100 required overnight lodging units shall be constructed or
guaranteed through surety bonding or equivalent tinancial assurance within 5 years of the
closure of sale of individual lots or units, and;
II, The remaining 50 required overnight lodging units shall be constructed or guaranteed
through surety bonding or equivalent financial assurance within 10 years of the closure of
sale of individual lots or units.
iii. If the developer of a resort guarantees a portion of the overnight lodging units required
under subsection I 9.1 06.060(A)(l)(b) through surety bonding or other equivalent tinancial
assurance, the overnight lodging units must be constructed within 4 years of the date of
execution ofthe surety bond or other equivalent financial assurance.
iv. The 2.5:1 accommodation ratio required by Dee 19.106.060(0)(2) must be maintained at
all times.
c. If a resort does not chose to phase the overnight lodging units as described in
18.1 13.060(AX I)(b), then the required 150 units of overnight lodging must be constructe.d prior
to the closure of sales. rental or lease of any residential dwellings or lots.
2. Visitor-oriented eating establishments for at least 100 persons and meeting rooms which provide
~eating for at least 100 persons;
3. The aggregate cost of developing the overnight lodging facilities. developed recreational facilities.
and the eating establishments and meeting rooms shall be at least $ 7,000.000 (in 1993 dollars).
~. At least $ 2.333.333 of the $7.000.000 (in 1993 dollars) total minimum investment required bv
Dee 19.1 06.060 (A)(3) shall be spent on developed recreational facilities.
At least $7 millio" shall be speHt on imprO't!emeRts for OR site de' ..eloped reereatioflal facilities aRd
visitor orient£!d accofRffiodatioRs exeiusive of costs for land, sewer and water facilities and roads.
Not less than one thiFd of this ammmt shall be spent 011 developed recreational facilities. The
spending minim1:lms pl'Ovieee for are stated if! 1993 dollars; and
4J.. The facilities and accommodations required by this Dee 19.106.060 must be physically provided
or financially assured pursuant to Dee 19.106.110 prior to closure of sales, rental or lease of any
residential dwellings or lots.
B. All destination resorts shall have a minimum of 160 contiguous acres of land. Acreage split by public
roads or rivers or streams shall count toward the acreage limit, provided that the eMP demonstrates that
the isolated acreage will be operated or managed in a manner that will be integral to the remainder of
the resort.
e. All destination resorts shall have direct access onto a state, county, or city arterial or collector roadway,
as designated by the Bend Urban Area General Plan.
D. A destination resort shall, cumulatively and for each phase, meet the following minimum requirements:
1. The resort shall have a minimum of 50 percent of the total acreage of the development dedicated to
permanent open space, excluding yards, streets and parking areas. Portions of individual residential
lots and landscape area requirements for developed recreational facilities, visitor-oriented
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accommodations or multi-family or commercial uses established by OCC 19.76.080 shall not be
considered open space; and
2. Individually-owned residential units that do not meet the definition of ovemight lodging in DCC
19.04.040 shall not exceed two and one-half such units for each unit of visitor-oriented overnight
lodging constructed or financially assured within the resort .
..1_Jndividually-owned units shall be considered visitor-oriented lodging if they are available for
overnight rental use by the general public for at least #-J.l.weeks per calendar year through ;LeHe
or more central reservation and check iR service(s). svstem operated by the destination resort or by
a real estate property manager, as defined in ORS 696.0 I O.
a. ~. The residential unit to ovemight lodging unit-ratio applies to destination resorts which
were previously approved under a different standard.
E. Phasing. A destination resort authorized pursuant to OCC 19.106.060 may be developed in phases. If a
proposed resort is to be developed in phases, each phase shall be as described in the CMP. Each
individual phase shall meet the following requirements:
I. Each phase, together with previously completed phases, if any, shall be capable of operating in a
manner consistent with the intent and purpose of DCC 19.106 and Goal 8;
2. The first phase and each subsequent phase of the destination resort shall cumulatively meet the
minimum requirements ofDCC 19.106.060 and OCC 19.76.070, and;
3. Each phase may include two or more distinct non-contiguous areas within the destination resort.
F. Dimensional standards:
1. The minimum lot area, width, lot coverage, frontage and yard requirements and building heights
otherwise applying to structures in underlying zones and the provisions of DCC 19.88.210 relating
to solar access shall not apply within a destination resort.
a. These standards shall be determined by the Planning Director or Hearings Body at the time of
theCMP.
_-,b,:.:.._In determining these standards, the Planning Director or Hearings Body shall fmd that the
minimum specified in the CMP are-~adequate to satisfy the intent of the Bend Urban Area General
Plan relating to solar access, fire protection, vehicle access, and to protect resources identified by
LCDC GoalS which are identified in the Bend Urban Area General Plan.
c. At a minimum, a 100 foot setback shall be maintained from all streams and rivers. No lot for a
single-family residence shall exceed an overall project average of 22,000 square feet in size.
2. Exterior setbacks and buffers.
a. A destination resort shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of buffers between the
resort and adjacent land uses, including natural vegetation and where appropriate, fences,
berms, landscaped areas, and other similar types of buffers.
b. Exterior setbacks shall also be provided to ensure that improvements and activities are located
to minimize adverse effects of the resort on uses on surrounding lands.
G. Floodplain requirements. The Flood Plain Zone (FP) requirements of OCC 19.72 shall apply to all
developed portions of a destination resort in an FP Zone in addition to any applicable criteria of DCC
19.106. Except for flood plain areas which have been granted an exception to LCOC goals 3 and 4,
Flood Plain Zones shall not be considered part of a destination resort when determining compliance
with the following standards;
1. One hundred sixty acre minimum site;
2. Open space requirements.
A conservation easement as described in DCC Title] 9 shaH be conveyed to the County for all areas
within a flood plain which are part of a destination resort.
H. Excavation, grading and fill and removal within the bed and banks of a stream or river or in a wetland
shall be a separate conditional use subject to all pertinent requirements ofDCC Title 19.
I. Time share units not included in the overnight lodging calculations shall be subject to approval under
the conditional use criteria set forth in DCC 19.100. Time share units identified as part of the
destination resort's overnight lodging units shall not be subject to the time share conditional use criteria
ofOCC 19.100.
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1. The overnight lodging criteria shall be met, including the ISO-unit minimum and the 2-1/2 to I ratio set
forth in DCC 19.106.060(D)(2).
I. Failure of the approved destination resort to comply with the requirements in DCC 19.1 06.060(JX2)
through (6) will result in the County declining to accept or process any further land use actions
associated with any part of the resort and the County shall not issue any pennlts associated with anv
lots or site plans on any part of the resort until proof is provided to the County of compliance with
those conditions.
2. Each resort shall compile. and maintain. in perpetuity. a list of all overnight lodging units.
a. The list shall identify each individually-owned unit that is counted as overnight lodging.
b. At all times, at least one entity shall be responsible for maintaining the registry and fulfilling the
reporting requirements of DCe 19.1 06.060(J)(2) through (6).
c. Initiallv, the reS0l1 management shall be responsible for compiling and maintaining the registry.
d. As a resort develops. the developer shall transfer responsibility for maintaining the registry to
the homeowner association(s). The tenns and timing of this transfer shall be specified in the
Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
e. Resort management shall notify the County prior' to assigning the registry to a homeowner
association.
f. Each resort shall maintain records documenting its rental program related to overnight lodging
units at a convenient location in Deschutes County, with those records accessible to the County
upon 72 hour notice from the County.
g. As used in this section. "resort management" includes. but is not limited to. the applicant and
the applicant's heirs. successors in interest, assignees other than a home owners association.
3. An annual report shall be submitted to the Planning Division by the resort management or home
owners association(s) each February I, documenting all of the following as of December 31 of the
previous vear:
a. The minimum of 150 pennanent units of overnight lodging have been constructed or that the
resort is not yet required to have constructed the 150 units;
b. The number of individually-owned residential platted lots and the number of overnight-lodging
units;
c. The ratio between the individually-owned residential platted lots and the overnight lodging
units:
d. The following infonnatioll on each individually-owned residential unit counted as overnight
lodging.
I. Who the owner or owners have been over the last year;
ji. How manv nights out of the year the unit was available for rent;
iii. How many nights out ofthe year the unit was rented out as an overnight lodging facility
under Dec 19.106;
iv. Documentation showing that these units were available for rental as required.
~.. This information shall be public record subject to ORS 192.502( 17).
4. To facilitate rental to the general public of the overnight lodging units. each resort shall set up and
maintain in perpetuity a telephone reservation system.
5. Any outside property managers renting required overnight lodging units shall be reQuired to
cooperate with the provisions of this code and to annually provide rental information on any
required overnight lodging units they represent to the person or entity responsible for maintaining
the registry described in DCC 19.1 06.060(J)(2).
6. Before approval of each 11nal plat, all the following shall be provided:
a. Documentation demonstrating compliance with the 2-1/2 to 1 ratio as defined in DeC
19.106.060(0)<2);
b. Documentation on all individually-owned residential units counted as overnight lodging.
including all of the following:
1. Deed restrictions, that may be in the fonn of, but is not limited to. conditions of approval
agreements, requiring the individually-owned residential units designated as overnight
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lodging units to be available for rental at least 38 weeks each year through a central
reservation service operated by the resort or by a real estate property manager. as defined in
ORS 696.010;
a. A modification of approval application approval shall be required to remove the
overnight lodging unit designation.
b. The modification of approval application approval must be obtained prior to County
releasing any deed restrictions requiring minimum rental availability for an
individually-owned residential unit counted as overnight lodging.
ii. An ilTevocable provision in the resort Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions ("CC&Rs)
requiring the individually-owned residential units designated as overnight lodging units to
be available for rental at least 38 weeks each year through a central reservation service
operated bv the resort or by a real estate property manager, as defined in ORS 696.0 I 0;
Ill. A provision in the resort CC&R's that all property owners within the resort recognize that
failure to meet the conditions in DCC 19.106.060(J)(6Xb)(ii) is a violation of Deschutes
County Code and subject to code enforcement pl'Oceedings by the County;
IV. Inclusion of language in any rental management contract between the owner of an
individually-owned residential unit designated as an overnight lodging unit and any central
reservation service or real estate property manager requiring that such unit be available for
rental at least 38 weeks each year through a central reservation service operated by the
resort or by a real estate properly manager, as defined in ORS 696.01 0, and that failure to
meet the conditions in DCC 19.106.060(J)(6)(b)(iv) is a violation of Deschutes County
Code and subject to code enforcement proceedings by the County.
(prd. 2014-016. §2. 2014; Ord. 2013~003 §1; Ord. 99-001 § I, 1999)
19.106.070. Approval Criteria.
In order to approve a destination resort, the Planning Director or Hearings Body shall find from substantia1
evidence in the record that:
A. The subject proposal is a destination resort as defined in DCC 19.04.040.
B. All standards established by DCC 19.106.060 are or will be met.
C. The economic analysis demonstrates that:
I. The necessary financial resources are available for the applicant to undertake the development
consistent with the minimum investment requirements established by DCC 19.1 06;
2. Appropriate assurance has been submitted by lending institutions or other financial entities that the
developer has or can reasonably obtain adequate financial support for the proposal once approved;
3. The destination resort will provide a substantial financial contribution which positively benefits the
local economy throughout the life of the entire project, considering changes in employment,
demands for new or increased levels of public service, housing for employees and the effects of loss
of resource land, and;
4. The natural amenities of the site considered together with the identified developed recreation
facilities to be provided with the resort will constitute a primary attraction to visitors, based on the
economic feasibility analysis.
D. The destination resort incorporates design components, setbacks, and buffers to protect designated
wildlife areas.
E. Important natural features, including but not limited to, significant wetlands, riparian habitat and
landscape management corridors will be maintained. Riparian vegetation within 100 feet of streams,
rivers and significant wetlands will be maintained. Alterations to important natural features, including
placement of structures, is allowed so long as the overall values of the feature are maintained.
F. The development will not force a significant change in accepted fann or forest practices or significantly
increase the cost of accepted fann or forest practices on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use.
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G. Destination resort developments that significantly affect a transportation facility shall assure that the
development is consistent with the identified function, capacity and level of service of the facility. This
shall be accomplished by either:
1. Limiting the development to be consistent with the planned function, capacity and level of service
of the transportation facility;
2. Providing transportation facilities adequate to support the proposed development consistent with
OAR Chapter 660, Division 12; or
3. Altering land use densities, design requirements or using other methods to reduce demand for
automobile travel and to meet travel needs through other modes.
A destination resort significantly affects a transportation facility if it would result in levels of travel
or access that are inconsistent with the functional classification of a facility or would reduce the
level of service of the facility below the minimum acceptable level identified in the relevant
transportation system plan.
a. Where the option of providing transportation facilities is chosen, the applicant shall be required
to improve impacted roads to the full standards of the affected authority as a condition of
approval. Timing of such improvements shall be based upon the timing of the impacts created
by the development as determined by the traffic study or the recommendations of the affected
road authority.
b. Access within the project shall be adequate to serve the project in a safe and efficient manner
for each phase of the project.
H. The development will not create the potential for natural hazards identified in the Bend Urban Area
General Plan. No structure will be located on slopes exceeding 25 percent. A wildfire management
plan will be implemented to ensure that wildfire hazards are minimized to the greatest extent practical
and allow for safe evacuation.
I. Adequate public safety protection will be available through existing fire districts or will be provided on
site according to the specification of the state fire marshal. If the resort is located outside of an existing
fire district, the developer will provide for staffed structural fire protection services or contract with or
annex to the existing district. Adequate public facilities to provide for necessary safety services such as
police and fire will be available to serve the proposed development.
J. Streams and drainage. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the adjoining property owner(s),
existing natural drainages on the site will not be changed in any manner which interferes with drainage
patterns on adjoining property. All surface water drainage changes created by the development will be
contained on-site in a manner which meets all standards of the Oregon State Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ). The erosion control plan for the subject development will meet all
standards ofORS Chapter 468B.
K. Adequate water will be available for all proposed uses at the destination resort, based upon the water
study, a water service agreement with the city of Bend or a proposed water conservation plan as
required by DCC 19.106.050. Water use will not reduce the availability of water in the water impact
areas identified in the water study considering existing uses and potential development previously
approved in the affected area. Water sources identified in the water plan shall not include any perched
water table. Water shall only be taken from the regional aquifer. Where a perched water table is
pierced to access the regional aquifer, the well must be sealed off from the perched water table.
L. Unless a sewer service agreement exists, the waste water disposal plan includes beneficial use to the
maximum extent practicable. Approval of the CMP shall be conditioned on applicant's making
application to DEQ for a Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) permit consistent with such an
approved waste water disposal plan. Approval shall also be conditioned upon applicant's compliance
with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules regarding beneficial use of waste water, as determined by
DEQ. Applicant shall receive approval of a WPCF permit consistent with this provision prior to
applying for approval for its final master plan under DCC 19.106.
M. The resort will mitigate any demands it creates on publicly owned recreational facilities on public lands
in the surrounding area.
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N. Site improvements will be located and designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects of the resort on the
surrounding land uses. Measures to accomplish this may include establishment and maintenance of
buffers between the resort and adjacent land uses, including natural vegetation and appropriate fences,
berms, landscaped areas and similar types of buffers, and setback of structures and other developments
from adjacent land uses.
O. The resort will be served by an on-site sewage system approved by DEQ and a water system approved
by the Oregon State Health Division, or by municipal sewer and water as allowed by the Bend Urban
Area General Plan.
P. The destination resort will not alter the character of the surrounding area in a manner that substantially
limits, impairs or prevents permitted or conditional uses of surrounding properties.
Q. The commercial uses developed as part of the resort will be contained within the project and not
oriented to public highways adjacent to the property. The commercial uses permitted in the destination
resort will be limited in type and levels of use necessary to meet the needs of resort visitors. A
commercial use is necessary to serve the needs of visitors if:
I. Its primary purpose is to provide goods or services that are typicaUy provided to overnight or other
short-term visitors to resorts, or the use is necessary for operation, maintenance or promotion of the
destination resort; and
2. The use is oriented to the resort and is located away from or screened from highways or other major
through roadways.
R. A plan exists to ensure a transfer of common areas, facilities such as sewer, water, streets and
responsibility for police and fire protection to owners' associations or similar groups if contemplated. If
such transfer is not contemplated, the owner or responsible party shall be clearly designated. Adequate
open space, facility maintenance and police and fire protection shall be ensured in perpetuity in a
manner acceptable to the County.
S. Temporary structures will not be allowed unless approved as part of the CMP. Temporary structures
will not be allowed for more than 18 months and will be subject to all use and site plan standards of
DCC Title 19.
T. The open space management plan is sufficient to protect in perpetuity identified open space values.
_U. A meehanism to ensure that individually o\Nned units oOI:lRtiRg to'...·am tlle oyernight lodging total
remaill wlailalJle ferreAt fer at least '15 'Necks per calefldar year through a eentFal resen'atioll and cheek
if! sen·iee. Sl:lCR a meoaaf!ism shall illoll:lde all ofthe fOllowing:
I. Designation on the plat of which ifldividually o't'iflea Imitt> are to be oOllsidered to be o¥ernight
Jodgiflg as usee in DeC 19.1 013;
2. Deed restrietions limiting use OfSUCfl identified premises to o¥emigbt lodging purposes under DeC
19.1 06 for at least 45 weeks each year;
3. lnelusion in the CC&R's afaa in-evoeable pFO¥isiol1 eafereeable bj' the Cm:lBty limiting use of sl:Wh
identified units to O'VerfligRt lodgiag purposes uadel' DCC 19. 106 for at least 45 '....eeks each year;
4, ""elusion of language ia any rental contfflet between the O'llfler of the unit and any 66ntffl:1
resel'¥ation and checlE is service requiring tHat Stich Hnits ge FRade available as o¥el1'l:ight lodgiflg
facilities under Dce 19.1013 fer at least 45 weel(s each year; and
5. A requirement that eaah SHeA unit be registered and a report be filed OR each suell unit yearly by tlle
owner or eefltral booking ageat on JaHHaf;' 1 with tAe P!8f'dliag Division as to the fOlIowiag
infermation:
a. '.VRO the ovroer or o'imers have been O'ter the last year;
b. How mBRY flights out of the year the unit Vias available for reAt throl:lgh tRe central resen'ation
and eheclt in service; and
c. How mallY nights out of the year the Hnit was rented out as an overnight lodging facility uAder
DCe 19.106.
«(hI. 2014-016, §2, 20J4: Ord. 99-001 §1 1999)
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19.106.090. Requirements for Final Master Plan.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide a Final Master Plan (FMP) which includes text and
graphics explaining and illustrating:
A. The use, location, size and design of all important natural features, open space, buffer areas and
common areas;
B. The use and general location of all buildings, other than residential dwellings and the proposed density
of residential development by location;
C. Preliminary location of all sewer, water, storm drainage and other utility facilities and materials, and
specifications and installation methods for water and wastewater systems;
D. Location and widths of all roads, streets, parking, pedestrian ways, equestrian trails and bike paths;
E. Methods to be employed to buffer and mitigate potential adverse impacts on adjacent resource uses and
property;
F. Building elevations of visitor-oriented accommodations, recreational facilities and commercial services
sufficient to demonstrate the architectural character ofthe proposed development;
G. A description of all commercial uses including approximate size and floor area;
H. The location of or distance to any emergency medical facilities and public safety facilities;
I. When a phase includes a residential subdivision, a general layout of the subdivision shall include the
number of lots, minimum and maximum lot sizes and approximate location of roadways.
J. A description of measures taken, with copies of deed restrictions, CC&R's and rental contracts. to
implement the requirements of DCC 19.1 06.060(J).A deserij'ltioR of measl:lFeS talten, '.vith copies of
deed restrictions, CC&R's and reAml GOfHmGts to implement the measl:lres identified in DCC 19.196
assuring that individually owned lodging units cOflsidered to be o'femigkt lodgings fur at least 45 ,,','eoIEs
",or ealenaltr year thmligh It central reservation ana GAcek iR ser.'iee.
K. A description of measures taken, with copies of deed restrictions and a final management plan, to
implement the open space management plan required by DCC 19.106.
L. The status of all required off-site roadway improvements.
M. Methods to be employed for managing automobile traffic demand.
N. A copy of an WPCF permit issued by DEQ consistent with the requirements of DCC 19. I06.070(L).
COrd. ::014-0J6. §2. 2014: Ord. 99-001 §1, 1999
] 9.] 06.100. Procedure for Approval of Final Master Plan.
A. The FMP shall be submitted in a form approved by the County Planning Director consistent with
DCC Title 22 for a development permit. The Planning Director shall review the FMP and ifthe Planning
Director finds that all standards of the CMP have been met, the FMP shall be approved in writing without
notice. If approval ofthe FMP involves the exercise of discretion, the FMP shall be treated as a land use
action and notice shall be provided in accordance with DCC Title 22.
B. If the Planning Director finds evidence in the FMP of a substantial change from the CMP, the
Planning Director shall advise the applicant to submit an application for modification or amendment of
the CMP.
(Ord 99-001 §1, 1999)
19.106.110. Provision of Streets, Utilities, Developed Recreational Facilities and Visitor-
Oriented Accommodations.
A. The Planning Director or Hearings Body shall find that all streets, utilities, developed recreational
facilities and visitor-oriented accommodations required by the FMP are physically provided or are
guaranteed through surety bonding or substantial financial assurances approved by the County prior to
closure of sale of individual lots or units.
B. Financial assurance or bonding to assure completion of streets and utilities, developed
recreational facilities and visitor-oriented accommodations in the FMP shall be required pursuant to the
security requirements for site plan review and subdivision review established by the Deschutes County
Code.
(Ord.99-00] §1, 1999)
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19.106.120. Conservation Easement to Protect Resource Site.
A. Ifa tract to be used as a destination resort contains a resource site designated for protection in an
acknowledged comprehensive plan pursuant to open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resource
goals in an acknowledged comprehensive plan, that tract of land shall preserve the resource site by
conservation easement sufficient to protect the resource values of the resource site in accordance with
ORS 271.715 to 271.795
B. A conservation easement under DeC 19.106.120 shall be recorded with the property records of
the tract on which the destination resort is sited.
(Ord. 99-001 §1, 1999)
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FINDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY
FILE NUMBER: TA-14-4
APPLICANT: Tetherow Vacation Homes, LLC
c/o Sharon Smith
Bryant Lovlien & Jarvis, PC
591 SW Mill View Way
Bend, OR 97702
REQUEST: An Ordinance Amending Deschutes County Code Section
19.04.040 and Chapter 19.106, Reducing Destination
Resorts Overnight Lodging Unit Availability
Requirements.
STAFF CONTACT: Will Groves, Senior Planner
HEARING DATE: September 15, 2014
I. APPLICABLE CRITERIA:
Title 22, Deschutes County Development Procedures Ordinance
II. BASIC FINDINGS:
A. PROPOSAL: Tetherow Vacation Homes, LLC applied for a text amendment to
Deschutes County Code ("DCC") 19.04.040, Definitions and Chapter 19.106, Destination
Resorts, to reduce the number of weeks individually owned overnight units must be
available to the public from 45 to 38 weeks. Before 2003, Destination Resorts were
required by state law to make individually owned overnight lodging units available for
public rental 45 weeks per year. In 2013, the DCC Title 18 was amended to allow for the
fewer weeks in the areas for which destination resorts were allowed under that title. The
text amendment would allow individually owned overnight units to be available as few as
38 weeks, as allowed under ORS 197.445(b), for those areas for which destination
resorts are allowed under Title 19.
Staff notified the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and the
City of Bend, as required under the Joint Management Agreement. The County received
no comments from either agency.
The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a duly noticed hearing on July 10,
2014 and, on July 10, 2014, recommended that the Deschutes County Board of County
Commissioners ("Board") adopt the proposed changes. The Board held a public hearing
on September 15, 2014 to review the proposed and make a final decision.
At the public hearing, staff presented alternative language to the applicant's proposal to
amend the text to allow more than reservation system to be the mechanism by which
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overnight lodging units are available for rent by the general public. The staffs proposed
language mirrors ORS 197.335(5)(b); whereas, the applicant's proposed language does
not.
III. CONCLUSIONARY FINDINGS:
A. CHAPTER 22.12, LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
1. Section 22.12.010. Hearing Required
No legislative change shall be adopted without review by the Planning
Commission and a public hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners. Public hearings before the Planning Commission shall be
set at the discretion of the Planning Director, unless otherwise required by
state law.
FINDING: The applicant meets this criterion because the Planning Commission reviewed the
proposed text amendment and a public hearing was held before the Board on September 15,
2014.
2. Section 22.12.020. Notice
Notice
A. Published Notice
1. Notice of a legislative change shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the county at least 10 days prior to each public
hearing.
2. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and contain a
statement describing the general subject matter of the ordinance under
consideration.
FINDING: The required notices of the September 15 Board hearing and July 10, 2014 Planning
Commission hearing were published in the Bend Bulletin newspaper on May 11, 2014 and
Sunday, August 31, 2014 respectively, and the notices described the proposal. Both publication
dates are at least 10 days prior to each public hearing.
B. Posted Notice. Notice shall be posted at the discretion of the Planning
Director and where necessary to comply with ORS 203.045.
FINDING: This criterion was met with notice posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the
Deschutes County Community Development Department, 117 NW Lafayette. Bend.
C. Individual notice. Individual notice to property owners, as defined in DCC
22.08.010(A), shall be provided at the discretion of the Planning Director,
except as required by ORS 215.503.
FINDING: Given the proposed amendments in question do not apply to any specific property,
no individual notices were sent. Noticed was provided to the City of Bend as required under the
Joint Management Agreement. No response was received. This criterion has been met.
D. Media notice. Copies of the notice of hearing shall be transmitted to other
newspapers published in Deschutes County.
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FINDING: Notice will be provided to the County public information official for wider media
distribution. This criterion has been met.
3. Section 22.12.030 Initiation of Legislative Changes.
A legislative change may be initiated by application of individuals upon
payment of required fees as well as by the Board of County Commissioners.
FINDING: The application was initiated by Tetherow Vacation Homes, LLC, which paid the
required fee. This criterion was met.
4. Section 22.12.040. Hearings Body
A. The following shall serve as hearings or review body for legislative
changes in this order:
1. The Planning Commission.
2. The Board of County Commissioners.
FINDING: This criterion was met. A public hearing was held on July 10, 2014, before the
Deschutes County Planning Commission and, on July 10, 2014, the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the text amendment. The Planning Commission, in response to
applicant testimony, expressed concern regarding potential unintended consequences to the
ongoing requirement that individually owned overnight units be designated on the subdivision
plat.
Following the public hearing, Staff worked with the applicant and County Legal Counsel to
determine if the goals of the plat designation of individually owned overnight units could be
better met through a different mechanism. The goals of this plat designation are:
1) Make compliance with the overnight use requirements plainly enforceable by the County.
2) Put buyers, realtors, and title companies on notice of overnight requirements.
Unfortunately, the plat designation was providing low visibility to buyers, realtors, and title
companies. In addition, if the resort ever wanted to "release" individually owned overnight units
and replace them with hotel units, the plat designation would present a significant cost, time,
and logistical barrier.
It was determined that these goals could be better met through a Conditions of Approval
Agreement (CoAA) to be recorded per lot at the time of the recording of the subdivision plat.
County Legal Counsel has advised that this would provide a clear basis to enforce against
owners who were not complying with the overnight requirements, provide much higher visibility
to buyers, realtors, and title companies, while somewhat simplifying the process for "releasing»
overnight units. Staff notes that under a CoAA, the resort would still be required to go through a
land use process that demonstrated how the overall resort overnight requirements were being
met prior to "release" of any individually owned overnight unit. The present version of the
amendment includes the CoAA language and removes the plat designation requirement. Staff
updated the Planning Commission on this revised amendment on July 14, 2014.
Additionally, after the Planning Commission recommendation of approval, it was discovered that
the recommended language still included the applicant's proposal to allow multiple reservation
systems to be the mechanism by which overnight lodging units are available for rent by the
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general public. County Legal Counsel advised that such language does not comply with ORS
197.435(5)(b). Therefore. staff proposed that the language be changed to mirror the statute.
The Board finds that is the prudent route to take with the language.
B. Any legislative change initiated by the Board of County Commissioners
shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to action being taken
by the Board of Commissioners.
FINDING: The proposal was not initiated by the Board. Therefore. this criterion is not
applicable.
5. Section 22.12.050 Final Decision
All legislative changes shall be adopted by ordinance
FINDING: These findings are attached to an ordinance adopting the text amendment.
Therefore, this criterion has been met.
IV. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS:
The proposed text amendments are detailed in the ordinance exhibits with additional text
identified by underline and deleted text identified by strikethrough. Below are explanations of
the proposed changes.
Title 19 -Bend Urban Growth Boundary Zoning Ordinance Amendments:
Chapter 19.04. TITLE, PURPOSE, COMPLIANCE AND DEFINITIONS
19.04.040. Definitions.
The definitions of qDestination Resort" and "Overnight Lodgings" are amended to adopt state
law. Before 2003, Destination Resorts were required by state law to make individually owned
overnight lodging units available for public rental at least 45 weeks per year. The 2003 statutory
amendments reduced that requirement to 38 weeks. In 2013, an applicant applied for and the
County adopted a text amendment to adopt that reduction for destination resorts governed by
DCC Title 18. The text amendment that is the subject of these findings would allow individually
owned overnight units to be available as few as 38 weeks, as allowed under ORS 197.445(b),
for destination resorts governed by DCC Title 19.
Staff notes that the version of the definition of "Overnight Lodgings" presented to the Planning
Commission (PC) mistakenly had included "and check-in service", which is not part of ORS
197.435(5)(b). Both the PC version and a revised version that deletes "and check-in service"
from this definition are presented to the Board
Chapter 19.106. DESTINATION RESORTS
Section 19.106.050. Requirements for Conditional Use Permit and Conceptual Master Plan
Applications.
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Subsection (B)(21) is amended to match a parallel section of Title 18. Some of the criteria
formerly in this section have been consolidated under the proposed DCC 19.106.060(J),
described below.
Section 19.106.060. Standards for Destination Resorts
A number of amendments are proposed to bring this section into compliance with ORS 197.435
467 (SITING OF DESTINATION RESORTS), and to match a parallel section governing
destination resorts in DCC Title 18, that had been more recently updated. Some of the criteria
pertaining to overnight lodging formerly in DCC 19.106.070 have been consolidated and
updated under the proposed DCC 19.106.060(J).
As described above, the Planning Commission, in response to applicant testimony, expressed
concern regarding potential unintended consequences to the ongoing requirement that
individually owned overnight units be designated on the subdivision plat.
Following the public hearing, Staff worked with the applicant and County Legal Counsel to
determine that a Conditions of Approval Agreement (CoAA) to be recorded per lot at the time of
the recording of the subdivision plat would provide much higher visibility to buyers, realtors, and
title companies. Staff notes that the version of the proposed Amendment before the Board
removes the plat designation requirement and replaces it with a Conditions of Approval
Agreement (CoAA).
Section 19.106.070. Approval Criteria.
Subsection (U) is moved and updated under the proposed DCC 19.106.060(J), as described
above.
Section 19.106.090. Requirements for Final Master Plan.
Subsection (J) is amended to match a parallel section of Title 18. Some of the criteria formerly
in this section have been consolidated under the proposed DCC 19. 1 06.060(J), described
above.
V. CONCLUSION:
Based on the information provided herein, The Board of County Commissioners approve of the
proposed text amendments to Deschutes County Code ("DCC») 19.04.040, Definitions and
19.106, Destination Resorts.
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