HomeMy WebLinkAboutSouth County Plan 8.23.2012Newberry Country
A Plan for
Southern
Deschutes County
2012-2032
Deschutes County Community Development Department
Planning Division
August 23, 2012
Acknowledgments
Preparation of the South County Plan was made possible through the cooperative efforts of
many public and private residents and stakeholders. Deschutes County extends its
appreciation to all those that participated and contributed to this process, including the
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, Deschutes County Planning Commission, La Pine
Senior Center, Deschutes Public Library-Sunriver Branch, citizens, property owners, City of
La Pine, state and federal agencies, and other community organizations.
Board of County Commissioners
Anthony DeBone, Chair
Alan Unger, Vice Chair
Tammy Baney
Planning Commission
Bill Raney, Chair (Sisters)
Christen Brown, Vice Chair (At Large)
Ed Criss (South County)
Matt Lisignoli (Redmond)
Hugh Palcic (South County)
James Powell (Bend)
Todd Turner (Bend)
Former Commissioners
Merle Irvine, (Bend, 2008-2012)
Richard Klyce (Redmond, 2008-2012)
Planning Staff
Nick Lelack, AICP, Planning Director
Peter Gutowsky, AICP, Principal Planner
Terri Payne, AICP, Senior Planner
Peter Russell, Senior Transportation Planner
Tim Berg, GIS Analyst Programmer
Jenni Whelan, Planning Intern
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Newberry Country
Newberry Country: A Plan
for Southern Deschutes
County
2012-2032
Water and Wastewater ................................................................................................................ 28
Emergency Services ....................................................................................................................... 30
Transportation ................................................................................................................................ 30
Community Response .................................................................................................................... 32
Natural Environment ........................................................................................................................ 32
Geology ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Water Resources ........................................................................................................................... 33
Surface Water Quality .................................................................................................................. 35
Groundwater Quality ..................................................................................................................... 36
Wetlands ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Fish and Wildlife ............................................................................................................................ 36
Wildland Urban Interface ............................................................................................................. 38
Community Response .................................................................................................................... 40
Recreation ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Figures
Figure 1, Outdoor Amenities Proximate to South County ...................................................... 1
Figure 2, Issue Identification to Policy Formation ........................................................................ 4
Figure 3, Developing and Implementing an Area Plan ................................................................ 7
Figure 4, Partnerships ....................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 5, Survey Question ............................................................................................................. 21
Tables
Table 1, 2010 Census ........................................................................................................................ 23
Table 2, South County Population Estimate at Build Out ....................................................... 23
Table 3, Build Out for South County Occurs in 2027 .............................................................. 23
Table 4, South County Land Use Designations .......................................................................... 24
Table 5, South County Zoning District and Associated Acreages ......................................... 25
Table 6, Public Water Systems in South County ........................................................................ 29
Table 7, Domestic Wastewater Systems ..................................................................................... 30
Table 8, 303(d) Listed Sections of the Upper Deschutes River in South County .............. 35
Table 9, 303(d) Listed Sections of the Little Deschutes River in South County ................. 35
Appendix
Appendix 1 - Issue Identification
Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis
Appendix 3 - Partnering Agencies
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation
Appendix 5 - Maps
5.1 - Vicinity 5.8 - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
5.2 - Bend-La Pine School Student Boundary 5.9 - Oregon Conservation Strategy
5.3 - Comprehensive Plan Designations 5.10 - Domestic Wastewater Systems
5.4 - Zoning 5.11 - Special Road Districts
5.5 - Wildlife Overlay Zone 5.12 - La Pine Park & Recreation District
5.6 - Destination Resort Eligibility Areas 5.13 - South County Bikeways
5.7 - Public Water Systems
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Introduction
Context
Located south of Lava Butte, south Deschutes County has long been a destination choice for
visitors and full time residents relocating from other parts of the United States. As illustrated
in Figure 1, people settle in this region because of the outdoor amenities and range of
housing options offered in Sunriver, La Pine, and the rural unincorporated area. This area is
renowned for its recreational amenities. It offers a vast array of sights and activities stemming
from Newberry National Monument, Deschutes National Forest, and the Deschutes, Little
Deschutes and Fall rivers. The South County Plan encompasses the rural areas south of Lava
Butte with two exceptions: Sunriver and La Pine are governed separately. Sunriver is
recognized by Deschutes County and the state as an Urban Unincorporated Community.
Section 4.4 of the Comprehensive Plan contains specific land use goals and policies for the
resort. La Pine incorporated in 2006 and as a municipality adopted its own Comprehensive
Plan in 2012.
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Figure 1 - Outdoor Amenities Proximate to South County
The 1990 U.S. Census reported 9,854 people living in south Deschutes County. Twenty years
later, the 2010 US Census identified 15,319, a 61% increase. While the South County Plan
only contains goals and polices for the rural unincorporated area, it recognizes the influence of
La Pine and Sunriver. According to the 2010 US Census, La Pine’s population is 1,653. This
municipality is known for its commercial businesses along Highway 97, a 327-acre industrial
park led by the community-based La Pine Industrial Group, and Frontier Days, an annual 4th
of July celebration. Sunriver adjoins the Deschutes River on 3,300 acres. The 2010 US Census
recognized Sunriver as a Census Designated Place, with a population of 1,343. It is considered
by many to be the premier Northwest destination for vacationers, golfers, and outdoor
recreationalists with 63 holes of world-class golf, clubs, pools, spas, lodging, and restaurants.
Sunriver Village, located within the resort, offers retail and commercial stores and an ice rink
in the winter.
Deschutes County in November 2011 updated its
Comprehensive Plan and during that process residents
supported an area-specific plan to replace one, titled
Regional Problem Solving for South Deschutes County, which
had been in existence since the late 1990s. Deschutes
County and the Oregon Department of Land
Conservation and Development recognized in 1996 that
unintended consequences could occur from rural subdivisions platted in the 1960s and 1970s.
As a result they initiated a collaborative project known as Regional Problem Solving (RPS).
The RPS project area encompassed approximately 42 square miles between Sunriver and La
Pine, and included thousands of small-subdivided lots. The RPS project involved all aspects of
the community, including property owners, interest groups, and public agencies at the local,
state and federal levels.
Deschutes County presented a Final RPS report to the Oregon
Land Conservation and Development Commission in 1999.
The report listed policy recommendations, ultimately adopted
into the Comprehensive Plan, that Deschutes County then
utilized to implement the RPS program. The following list
summarizes some of the County’s achievements pertaining to
groundwater protection, transferable development rights,
wildlife protection, and the development of a mixed use
Neighborhood Planning Area located in the La Pine Urban
Unincorporated Community, now the city of La Pine.
Project Background
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• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Deschutes County receive a $5.5
million dollar grant to test innovative nitrogen reducing onsite systems.
• County adopts a Transferable Development Credit Program to reduce residential density
in rural areas to meet the carrying capacity of onsite sewage disposal systems.
• County identifies areas where existing community sewer systems can be expanded or
relocated (La Pine Sewer District, Oregon Water Wonder Land Unit #2).
• County adopts deer migration priority area map that prohibits the siting of destination
resorts.
• County acquires from the Bureau of Land Management and master plans a 540 acre
Neighborhood Planning Area.
Scope of Work
The Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners approved an eighteen month
scope of work in December 2011 to develop
an area-specific plan for South County that
upon completion, can be adopted into the
Comprehensive Plan. Revising the RPS Chapter
ensures that the South County Plan continues
to address the area’s unique assets, community
-wide issues, and planning efforts being
undertaken by La Pine, Sunriver, La Pine Park
and Recreation District and state and federal
agencies. By reengaging residents and stakeholders, the County’s intent is to create a plan that
reflects local values and preferences for growth and development, the environment, natural
hazards, transportation and more.
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Community Engagement Techniques
The following discussion of the public outreach process provides context for the development
of the Plan goals and policies. The key was interacting with as many people as possible.
Spanning eight months, from January to August 2012, the County employed techniques
designed to promote inclusive and meaningful public involvement. The County’s outreach
efforts are summarized below:
• Community Meetings: Conducted nine evening meetings in La Pine and Sunriver, allowing
residents and stakeholders to provide recommendations and suggestions about growth and
development issues.
• Website: Regularly updated a website at www.deschutes.org/southcountyplan
• Survey Monkey: A twenty question land use survey was posted from March 1 to April 30.
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• Schools: Staff coordinated with the Bend-La Pine School District and Parent Teacher
Associations (PTA), culminating in meetings with the Three Rivers Elementary School PTA.
• Organizations: Staff met with non-governmental and governmental organizations that have a
regular presence in South County.
• Interviews: Staff conducted fifteen minute telephone interviews with South County
community leaders.
• Homeowner Associations and Road Districts: Staff made presentations at annual homeowner
association and road district meetings.
• Frontier Days Booth: Staff attended La Pine Frontier Days on July 4.
• Focus Groups: Three focus groups consisting of community leaders and interested residents
reviewed initial drafts of the South County Plan goals and policies.
• Planning Commission Work Sessions. Commission held eight work sessions to provide
direction to staff.
• Other: Staff utilized press releases, radio interviews and newspaper articles to encourage
public participation.
Issue Identification and Analysis
Based on the public participatory techniques summarized above,
over 70 issues were raised in south Deschutes County by
residents, property owners, and other stakeholders. These
issues help inform the construction of this Plan’s policies. Figure
2 shows the linear progression from issue identification, analysis,
to policy formation.
Figure 2 - Issue Identification to Policy Formation
South County Issues Analysis Policy Formation
Issues and concerns gathered through these public participation techniques are presented in
Appendix 1, Issue Identification. This appendix organizes land use issues under four general
categories: Land Use/Economic Development, Transportation, Natural Resources/Natural Hazards,
and Recreation/Other. A close examination of the issues reveal several converging themes. As
shown in Appendix 2, fourteen themes emerge. Six of them strike a collaborative theme,
underscoring opportunities for public, private, and community partnerships. The other eight
focus on economic development, wildlife habitat, water quality, wildfire prevention,
Policy Formation
Deschutes County can only address the multitude of issues mentioned earlier through
partnerships with residents, property owners, the private sector, non-profits, and public
agencies. However, as shown in Appendices 1 and 2, there is some sentiment in South County
to minimize the role of government so residents can pursue greater self-sufficiency. Today,
many residents are satisfied with existing service levels. Nonetheless, those perspectives are
not shared universally. While public outreach techniques highlight some reluctance to pay for
expanded services, others involved in community organizations see emerging opportunities to
improve the region’s social, economic, and environmental conditions.
This intersection of competing values are pervasive in the formation of any community
planning process. The balancing act is to ensure that partnering agencies and community
organizations use their scarce resources in the smartest, most effective way possible. Each can
ill-afford to misuse public and private funding because the opportunity costs are so high.
Appendix 3 provides a detailed list of partnering agencies and organizations that have a
presence in South County. This Plan is intended to be practical, measured and strategic in
order to get more from existing budgets by identifying projects that generate multiple
benefits. The key is to improve the alignment and coordination among public, private and
community partners so South County can develop new approaches, harness community
initiative, and build greater capacity on planning and investment. Appendix 4, while not
exhaustive, identifies potential partners as they pertain to formulating policy, culled from the
issues and themes in Appendices 1 and 2. Appendix 5 contains a series of land use maps.
transportation, parks and recreation, public outreach, and minimizing the role of government.
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Plan Organization
A South County Plan represents a legal framework for
implementing a vision for building stronger, more resilient
rural communities by managing growth in this region to 2032.
This is a Plan that recognizes the realities facing rural
Deschutes County, while acknowledging what governments
can and cannot influence. It demonstrates leadership for
improving the ways in which collaboration can occur among all sectors: government,
businesses, non-profits, and residents to achieve a shared vision. This Plan presents the
results of the planning process that led to the development of the its goals and policies. It has
a similar format to the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and other community plans, by
containing the following five sections:
• Introduction: This section describes the project background, Plan organization, and
application.
• Vision, Plan Goals and Policies: This section provides a policy framework to guide rural
growth and development and address other community issues in South County.
• Policy Topics: This section summarizes five topics that galvanized residents. It describes
Deschutes County’s public outreach techniques, including agency and organizational
partners that have an integral role in contributing to South County’s quality of life. It also
discusses land use designations and economic development opportunities, public facilities
transportation, the natural environment and recreation. Plan policies are based in part on
information contained in this section.
• Appendices: Five appendices contain information describing issue identification and analysis,
partnering agencies, policy formation, and maps.
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How to Use the Plan
An area plan is an integral part of the
Comprehensive Plan and upon adoption by the
Board of County Commissioners (Board)
constitutes an official chapter that can only be
changed though a plan amendment. As a
component of the Comprehensive Plan, it has
more geographically specific goals and policies. It
also contains a vision statement conveying the
expectations of a specific community, an
inventory of existing conditions, and the results
of the public involvement process. These three
elements shape the establishment of goals and
policies, which then provide a guide to decision
making for preferred land uses that support
local development objectives and capital
improvements during a twenty year period.
As illustrated in Figure 3, once adopted, an
area plan can be implemented using regulatory
and non-regulatory tools. One set consists of
zoning, subdivision, and related land use
ordinances. Others promote intergovernmental
coordination and public-private partnerships to
collectively achieve the preferred future. It is
Figure 3 - Developing and Implementing an Area Plan
important to note that these types of approaches must be consistent with Oregon’s Land Use
Program and 19 Statewide Planning Goals. The Board establishes an annual work plan every
fiscal year for the Planning Division. Citizens and stakeholders can engage the Board in the
spring during the development of the budget to endorse Planning Division work tasks and
implementation measures that directly relate to south Deschutes County.
Generally, area plans focus solely on land use issues. This Plan however, addresses land use and
a wide array of additional issues raised by the public. The result is a comprehensive area plan
for South County. It is an umbrella document comprised of goals and policies capturing this
area’s desired future over the next twenty years. It should be used to guide decision making
for Deschutes County and other public agencies as well as non-profit and private organizations
actively involved in South County.
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Vision Statement, Plan Goals and Policies
Vision Statement
The intent of this vision, developed in cooperation with South County residents and
stakeholders, is to ensure that with vigilance and foresight, the unique rural character can be
maintained and enjoyed by present and future generations.
South Deschutes County will retain and enhance its high quality of life as a collection of diverse,
rural neighborhoods tied together by outstanding natural and recreational amenities. Residents
and land owners will enjoy excellent educational opportunities for all ages, a safe and efficient
transportation system, healthy environment, thriving economy, access to quality health care,
strong community organizations and partnerships, respect for private property rights, and active
involvement in decisions that shape the area.
Plan Goals and Policies
Community Involvement and Partnerships
Goal 1 Involve and engage the South County community in land use planning.
Policy 1.1 Conduct an annual meeting in South County with the Board of Commissioners
and Deschutes County Planning Commission.
Policy 1.2 Reassess through a public process, the South County Plan as needed, but at least
every three to five years, and analyze:
a. Population growth;
b. Effectiveness of plan implementation; and
c. New issues or emerging opportunities.
Policy 1.3 Maximize public participation on locally significant issues by establishing, where
appropriate, technical or citizen advisory committees, and encouraging federal
and state agencies to do the same.
Policy 1.4 Share information and communicate with residents, community organizations and
absentee landowners through:
a. Hosting town hall meetings with all South County partners;
b. Utilizing internet and social media;
c. Distributing, through a variety of avenues, outreach and education materials
that provide information on locally-led efforts promoting social, economic
and environmental programs; and
d. Encouraging government agencies, community organizers and leaders to write
articles for local newspapers.
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Goal 2 Support public, private and non-profit partnerships.
Policy 2.1 Foster a sense of shared identity and pride in South County through community
projects, such as a beautification program to enhance the area for tourists,
businesses and residents.
Policy 2.2 Partner with the community to retain and improve South County’s high quality of
life.
Policy 2.3 Support the community on projects that promote self-reliance, such as
community greenhouses or gardens that increase the local food supply.
Policy 2.4 Work with homeowner associations, road districts, community groups,
government agencies, and non-profits to collectively address land use and natural
resource issues, such as code enforcement or responsible animal husbandry.
Policy 2.5 Encourage organizations like La Pine and Sunriver Chambers of Commerce, and
Central Oregon Visitors Association to maintain and enhance webpages
highlighting South County’s regional amenities and community resources.
Policy 2.6 Partner with the real estate community and others to provide education
materials for new residents and/or property owners about rural lifestyles,
including:
a. Non-urban levels of public services (e.g. unpaved roads);
b. Fire prevention;
c. Noxious weeds;
d. River and groundwater management; and
e. Preservation of wildlife habitat.
Policy 2.7 Collaborate with Lake and Klamath counties on regional issues that affect South
County, such as groundwater quality, economic development, adult education,
social services, transportation, and recreation, including trails.
Land Use
Goal 3 Provide County assistance to address existing and emerging land use
issues and opportunities.
Policy 3.1 Collaborate with the South County community and City of La Pine to address:
a. Business expansion and recruitment, including adding another grocery store
and a movie theater;
b. A 24-hour health care facility;
c. Coordination among health care providers and clinics;
d. Community greenhouses;
e. Affordable senior housing and/or aging in place programs;
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f. Trail development suitable for walking, biking and equestrian use;;
g. Farmer’s markets;
h. Public transportation;
i. La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area (the area bounded by Burgess Road, US
97, 1st Street and Huntington Road);
j. Post-high school education, employment retraining, adult learning, and
vocational programs;
k. Meeting locations allowing for remote teleconferencing, such as Skype; and
l. Other projects as identified.
Policy 3.2 Initiate amendments to County Code to address demographic trends or
community concerns, such as the need for accessory housing units, within the
parameters of state law.
Policy 3.3 Where federal or state government lands are surrounded by subdivisions, work
with the affected government agency to retain them in public ownership for
public use.
Goal 4 Manage County-owned lands to meet community objectives.
Policy 4.1 Evaluate and manage County-owned lands as follows:
a. Properties meeting the County criteria for park lands as cited in
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.3.14, may be designated by the Board of County
Commissioners as such to be retained for public ownership;
b. Properties recognized in a park district master plan may be considered by the
Board of County Commissioners for a park designation to be retained in
public ownership;
c. If a property does not meet the criteria for park lands, consider auctioning
the property to place it in private ownership;
d. If a property does not meet the criteria for park lands, but is within a wildlife
overlay zone, consider maintaining the land as open space; and
e. Use for other community needs, such as social services, centralized sewer, or
low income housing as allowed by ORS 271.330.
Policy 4.2 Coordinate with local park and recreation districts or other qualified
organizations to transfer County designated park lands into their ownership for
park and recreation purposes, as allowed by State Statue, ORS 275.330.
Policy 4.3 Use all the proceeds derived from the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area to
protect the groundwater in South Deschutes County, such as funding septic
system repairs and upgrades to qualifying low-income homeowners.
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Policy 4.4 In conjunction with the City of La Pine, evaluate and revise as needed, the
Transfer of Development Credit and Pollution Reduction Credit programs by
considering, at a minimum, the following:
a. Reconvening the Transfer of Development Credit Advisory Committee;
b. Analyzing the results of the program;
c. Understanding existing market trends and land development constraints in
the rural area and La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area; and
d. Exploring, if necessary, different alternatives for developing the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area that maximize revenues from the sale of
property to fund groundwater protection efforts.
Goal 5 Address high groundwater lots and zoning and surveying issues.
Policy 5.1 Develop a work plan with affected stakeholders to determine the future
development and conservation potential of approximately 1,500 high
groundwater lots. The work plan will need to incorporate the potential for an
unknown number of lots to be served by centralized sewer or other methods of
collection in the future, which would make them developable, where that
possibility may not currently exist. The work plan shall, at minimum, analyze:
a. The impact of the newly permitted development on roads, riparian areas,
wildlife habitat, and wetlands; and
b. Acquisition options such as purchasing the lots, land transfers or other ideas.
Policy 5.2 Develop a work plan, in coordination with property owners, to update the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations to reflect the land use and
development patterns in Section 36, Haner Park and other applicable areas with
long-standing issues, while protecting ecologically significant natural areas or
resources.
Policy 5.3 Develop economically viable strategies to address surveying errors including
those in the Lechner Estates area.
Economic Development
Goal 6 Foster a healthy economic and employment base in South County,
while retaining the rural character.
Policy 6.1 Promote La Pine as a regional commercial and employment center, through
concepts such as:
a. Maintaining and supporting La Pine’s representation on Economic
Development for Central Oregon’s (EDCO) Board;
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b. Coordinating as needed with EDCO, La Pine and Sunriver Chambers of
Commerce, Sunriver, the City of La Pine, and others to promote economic
development opportunities; and
c. Collaborating with Klamath County, Gilchrest and Crescent.
Policy 6.2 Facilitate South County tourism by:
a. Supporting organizations like Travel Oregon, Central Oregon Visitors
Association, and La Pine and Sunriver Chambers of Commerce’s efforts to
promote the area as a tourist destination;
b. Promoting the Upper Deschutes, Little Deschutes, and Fall rivers for low-
impact activities such as fishing and canoeing; and
c. Marketing the Cascade Lakes Highway as a defining South County asset and
gateway.
Goal 7 Diversify the rural economy.
Policy 7.1 Adopt zoning for small destination resorts, as defined in ORS 197.445.
Policy 7.2 Encourage telecommunications companies to develop high-speed internet access
to support local businesses.
Policy 7.3 Assess the feasibility of rural development initiatives, including potential
amendments to County Code, such as:
a. Forest product businesses;
b. Extractive industries;
c. Energy facilities; and/or
d. Neighborhood oriented commercial development.
Public Facilities
Goal 8 Sustain public facilities and services commensurate with South
County’s unique development pattern.
Policy 8.1 Support local, state, and federal law enforcement and fire protection agencies.
Policy 8.2 Support agencies and organizations like the Deschutes Public Library, Bend-La
Pine School District, Little Deschutes Grange Hall and La Pine Park and
Recreation District’s missions that provide:
a. Services and programs for the community; and
b. Meeting spaces and educational resources.
Goal 9 Partner with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ) to protect groundwater and public health.
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Policy 9.1 Explore opportunities for Goal 11 exceptions and the full range of advance
wastewater treatment opportunities, including but not limited to, the use of
onsite alternative treatment technology, centralized sewer systems and cluster
systems.
Policy 9.2 Support DEQ’s efforts to evaluate and communicate the costs and benefits of
wastewater alternatives such as centralized wastewater systems and sewer
district formation, by considering pilot projects or potential case studies.
Transportation
Goal 10 Expand transportation options.
Policy 10.1 Support the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and community
organizations in their efforts to:
a. Expand regional public transit options for residents living in Sunriver, La Pine
and outlying rural neighborhoods;
b. Expand park and ride lots where there is an identified need;
c. Explore commute options such as private ride share or shuttles;
d. Expand mobility options for persons with disabilities and/or medical needs;
e. Involve user groups such as students, elderly, and disabled residents in public
transit discussions; and
f. Provide information about existing transit opportunities.
Policy 10.2 Explore the long-term potential for passenger rail.
Policy 10.3 Create a regional trail plan in coordination with the City of La Pine, Sunriver,
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), La Pine
Park and Recreation District, U.S. Forest Service, special road districts, and
homeowner associations, considering at minimum:
a. Adequate rights of way;
b. Appropriate locations and designs to provide connectivity;
c. Public safety;
d. Access to schools, parks, employment and other popular destinations; and
e. Funding sources, including bicycle licenses.
Policy 10.4 Support the trails identified in the County Transportation System Plan and, when
requested, evaluate proposed trails such as:
a. U.S. Forest Service efforts to improve non-motorized connections that either
use or parallel USFS # 41 Road from Spring River Road just west of Sunriver
to Cascade Lakes Highway by the Inn of the 7th Mountain.
b. U.S. Forest Service proposal for a paved path from Sunriver to Lava Lands
Visitor Center.
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Policy 10.5 Evaluate emerging trail opportunities that include:
a. Partnerships with other public trail planning processes and trail development
groups with technical experience;
b. River corridor or river trails such as those promoted by the Bend Paddle
Trail Alliance; and
c. A regional trail connecting Central Oregon communities such as La Pine,
Sunriver and Bend.
Policy 10.6 Request BPAC to amend their bylaws to require at least one at-large member be
from South County.
Policy 10.7 Support local initiatives to create a South County trail alliance organization.
Policy 10.8 Work with affected jurisdictions to acquire, develop, connect, and maintain a
series of trails along the Deschutes River and surrounding public spaces.
Policy 10.9 Work cooperatively with City and parks and recreation districts to support grant
applications to build or maintain trails in the rural County.
Goal 11 Maintain and improve the public road system.
Policy 11.1 Support the voluntary formation of special road districts.
Policy 11.2 Partner with special road districts, the County Road Department and
neighborhood associations to determine the best ways to maintain roads that
provide primary thoroughfares or emergency egress.
Policy 11.3 Identify potential funding options for road maintenance.
Policy 11.4 Post a clear explanation of which roads are maintained and why on the Road
Department website.
Goal 12 Partner with Oregon Department of Transportation, U.S. Forest
Service, Bureau of Land Management, Sunriver and La Pine to address
regional transportation issues.
Policy 12.1 Coordinate solutions for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles to cross Highway 97.
Policy 12.2 Evaluate a north-south alternative to Highway 97 on the western edge of South
County, extending from Burgess Road to Spring River Road.
Policy 12.3 Coordinate with Oregon Department of Transportation and the City of La Pine
on the La Pine Transportation System Plan.
Policy 12.4 Work with the U.S. Forest Service to address maintenance of Forest Service
roads that provide access to rural subdivisions, such as USFS # 44.
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Natural Hazards
Goal 13 Minimize the threat of wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface.
Policy 13.1 Assist fire districts and community organizations in fire prevention activities, such
as:
a. FireFree spring and fall events;
b. Debris clearing and/or drop off and pick up sites;
c. Ladder fuel reductions; and
d. Updating Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
Policy 13.2 Encourage neighbors and residents to become Firewise, a national recognition for
fire-adapted communities.
Policy 13.3 Amend County Code to require landowners to maintain defensible space.
Policy 13.4 Encourage the formation of an organization within the Greater La Pine
Community Wildfire Protection Plan area with a fire fighting and river corridor
protection focus similar to the Upper Deschutes River Coalition.
Policy 13.5 Support the productive use of materials removed during fuel reduction efforts.
Policy 13.6 Work with homeowners, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management
and Oregon Department of Forestry to ensure all subdivisions have adequate
evacuation routes and signage.
Goal 14 Prepare for other natural hazards.
Policy 14.1 Evaluate emergency shelters to ensure that alternates are available if primary
shelters are inaccessible.
Policy 14.2 Provide information on noxious weed regulations and effective weed control.
Goal 15 Promote individual self-sufficiency while recognizing community
interdependence.
Policy 15.1 Promote personal responsibility in preparing for natural disasters.
Policy 15.2 Encourage families to become self-sufficient for the first three days after a major
disaster by taking, at minimum, the following steps:
a. Make a plan;
b. Build a three-day emergency supplies kit; and,
c. Get trained in CPR and first aid.
Natural Resources
Goal 16 Support environmental stewardship and natural resource protection.
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Policy 16.1 Coordinate with non-profit organizations that have technical expertise and an
active presence in South County such as Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation
District, Deschutes River Conservancy, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council,
and Trout Unlimited.
Policy 16.2 Facilitate or support public processes to enhance community understanding on
issues that may impact the natural environment, such as pesticide/herbicide use
or geothermal energy development.
Policy 16.3 Support an accessible web-based directory or rural handbook describing local
organizations specializing in environmental issues so citizens can easily identify
points of contact.
Policy 16.4 Track the air quality impacts from potential sources of pollution, such as unpaved
dirt roads.
Policy 16.5 Encourage responsible alternative energy initiatives that recognize South
County’s energy potential.
Policy 16.6 Maintain a South County representative on the Deschutes County Weed
Control District Board.
Policy 16.7 Support efforts to expand recycling opportunities, including woody debris and
curbside recycling, if feasible.
Policy 16.8 Assess the feasibility of forming a South County wetlands mitigation bank.
Policy 16.9 Coordinate with homeowner efforts to address stagnant water in side channels
draining to the Deschutes River.
Policy 16.10 Coordinate with state and federal agencies on significant natural resource issues,
including new threatened or endangered species listings.
Policy 16.11 Participate in the Deschutes River Conservancy efforts to work with all partners
in the upper Deschutes Basin on a comprehensive water management plan that
restores flows in the upper Deschutes River while meeting the needs of users.
Policy 16.12 Coordinate with the Oregon Water Resources Department, Bureau of
Reclamation, and Deschutes Basin Board of Control to regularly engage riverside
property owners to discuss peak summer water releases from Wickiup
Reservoir.
Recreation
Goal 17 Encourage a variety of parks, trails and recreation options for South
County residents.
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Policy 17.1 Support parks and recreation facilities and services by:
a. Engaging the neighborhoods not served by a park district as of 2012 in a
discussion of park district options.;
b. Supporting the expansion of outdoor amenities, such as public or private
campgrounds; and
c. Supporting agencies, schools and organizations, such as the La Pine Parks and
Recreation District or Bend La Pine School District, that provide a variety of
youth facilities and programs.
Policy 17.2 Collaborate with the La Pine Park and Recreation District, community
organizations, Sunriver and La Pine to provide safe and convenient river access,
including:
a. Improving existing sites including those at or near Harper Bridge and Maxwell
Veterans Memorial Bridge; and
b. Assessing options for new or improved public locations.
Policy 17.3 Work with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to maintain
and improve access to recreation activities including hunting, fishing, hiking and
off-road opportunities.
Policy 17.4 Ensure that the trails policies under the Transportation section of this Plan
consider also multi-use and specialized recreational trails.
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Policy Topics
The South County Plan is adopted as a chapter of the Deschutes County Comprehensive
Plan, which was updated in 2011. Like the overall Comprehensive Plan, this Plan must comply
with Statewide Planning Goals and regulations. The Oregon planning program was initiated in
the 1970s to protect rural lands, including farms, forests and natural resources, by promoting
growth in urban areas. Within those parameters, this Plan is intended to address unique
conditions as well as provide a voice for what matters to the South County community. This
Plan differs from many Oregon land use plans because most plans include data and analysis for
each Statewide Planning Goal. However, since this information is provided in the
Comprehensive Plan update and the 2012 Transportation System Plan, it is not repeated here.
Goals and policies cited in this Plan complement those in the Comprehensive Plan. They are
specifically tailored to address South County’s issues and perspectives, stemming in large part
from the area’s rural development pattern. Together the Comprehensive Plan and South
County Plan can guide future programs and actions for the area. Several goals and policies
indirectly relate to land use, such as the need for adult education and vocation training,
tourism promotion, or development of high-speed internet. For many of these policies,
County government will take a minor role, if any, in implementation. But these policies are
included to provide visibility for issues that received considerable community support. The
following five sections provide context for understanding South County Plan goals and
policies. Many of the policies propose specific projects or actions that will ultimately require a
thorough public process when they are initiated.
Public Involvement and Partnerships
During the three year period culminating in the Comprehensive
Plan update, county residents noted the importance of involving
the community in local decision-making. Policies in the
Comprehensive Plan recognize the need for using a variety of
public outreach methods. The South County Plan process
incorporated several techniques. Starting in January 2012, two kick-off meetings were held
to introduce the project and begin identifying community expectations. In February,
Deschutes County brought together over 20 representatives from local, state and federal
agencies to staff tables and give presentations. To complement their presentations and
resource materials, the County also provided handouts to attendees summarizing the
region’s existing demographic and land use conditions.
SOUTH COUNTY needs
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Deschutes County held the partnership meeting at the La Pine High School. The purpose of
the meeting was to introduce residents to agencies and organizations that are actively involved
in the region. These relationships can provide opportunities to share resources that enhance
the region’s overall capacity to implement land use policies within this Plan. They also highlight
challenges facing the area by acknowledging what public agencies can and cannot influence.
Figure 4, while not exhaustive, illustrates the extraordinary level of local knowledge and
expertise that can be leveraged to effectuate positive change in south Deschutes County.
Appendix 3 provides a detailed list of partnering agencies and organizations that have a
presence in south Deschutes County, and a short synopsis of their respective expertise. This
information can serve as a clearinghouse that residents and stakeholders can utilize to
coordinate and implement projects in their neighborhoods and the region as a whole. Again,
this list is not exhaustive.
Figure 4 - Partnerships
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March meetings relied upon a series of table exercises to enable participants to first discuss,
then identify, and later prioritize their respective land use issues under four categories: Land
Use/Economic Development, Transportation, Natural Resources/Natural Hazards, and
Recreation/Other. As a starting point for these discussions, staff summarized land use issues
• A third generation family from La
Pine and current business owner
• La Pine Chamber of Commerce
• Newberry Eagle
• Volunteer
• Klamath County resident who owns
property in south Deschutes County
• La Pine Planning Commissioner
• Rancher
Deschutes County also reached out to a number of organizations, ultimately conducting
meetings with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes County Citizens Action
Group, Trout Unlimited, Project Wildfire, Upper Deschutes River Coalition, Lions Club, and
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District to listen to their specific perspectives.
County staff also contacted the Bend-La Pine School District and its PTAs, leading to
subsequent discussions with the Three Rivers Elementary School PTA and an informational
booth at the school to promote the Plan and receive feedback from parents and students.
Homeowner associations and road districts were also invited to participate. In May, June, July,
and August, the County engaged Deschutes River Recreation Home Sites 6 and 9, Fall River,
Haner Park, Ponderosa Pines, Oregon Water Wonder Land Unit #1, Special Road District 1/
Deschutes River Recreation Home Sites 1-6, River Forest Acres, Spring River, and Wild River
at their annual meetings. Phone interviews were also employed. Seven community members
shared their visions and expectations for the region. They represented:
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Stakeholder Groups
Deschutes County regularly updated its website (www.deschutes.org/southcountyplan) to
provide residents and stakeholders with:
• Project schedule and Scope of work
• Contact information
• Maps
• Outreach opportunities, meeting announcements and results
• On-line survey
• Summary sheets describing existing conditions and demographics
• Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioner work session and hearing
materials
Website and Survey
identified in RPS, the High Groundwater Project (2009), and the Comprehensive Plan update.
Meetings in May focused on reviewing a draft vision for South County and examining land use
solutions, potential obstacles, and opportunities to collaborate with the region’s local, state,
and federal agencies. Draft goals and policies were prepared and reviewed at focus groups
and community meetings in July and early August.
Figure 5 - Survey Question
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Released for two months between March and April 2012, the informal survey provided
through the website, represented another tool to capture community input. Fifty-four people
responded to 21 questions. As demonstrated in Figure 5, respondents were asked their
opinions about the quality of life in south Deschutes County, opportunities for growth,
consequences of unplanned rural development, land use priorities, and topics making the most
difference in ones neighborhood.
Community Response
Partnership discussions led to conversations about the role of County
government. Some people expressed a preference for minimal involvement, noting
that they moved to the area in search of personal freedom. Others stated a
preference for the County government to partner with the community to achieve
common goals or facilitate with other government agencies to address wider
issues. It was acknowledged that County government can assist efforts through many avenues.
Facilitating meetings, donating land, supporting grant funding requests or entering private-
public partnerships are just some of the methods that can be used to work together to retain
and improve the rural character that attracts people to the area.
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Land Use and Economic Development
The US 2010 Census provides demographic data for Sunriver, La Pine
and rural unincorporated area. Table 1 summarizes South County’s
2010 population, housing units, and occupancy status for these particular
areas. The 2010 population for the rural portion of South County is
12,273. As Table 2 illustrates, a vacant lands inventory performed in 2011 identified the
potential for 2,708 dwelling units. The estimate is based on 2010 Assessor data, potential land
divisions, vacant lots (excluding high groundwater properties), and the number of units per
acre allowed in each zone. It excludes Sunriver, Caldera Springs Resort, a portion of
Vandevert Ranch, and a majority of Crosswater Resort, which are recognized as a Census
Designated Place. If all 2,708 lots develop and household unit size remains at 1.9 persons,
South County’s rural population will increase by 5,145 people, bringing its total to 17,418.
Under this scenario, Table 3 shows that full build out would occur in Year 2027. It is
important to note that the population estimate assumes all buildable lots are developed, but
Southern Deschutes County spans more than 125 square miles
and is bounded by federal lands managed by the Deschutes
National Forest and Bureau of Land Management. Approximately
12,000 lots were platted in the 1960s and 1970s, prior to the
enactment of Oregon's land use planning laws. As of 2012, there
are 7,403 housing units in the rural county, excluding Sunriver,
recognized as a Census Designated Place and La Pine.
Approximately 5,125 or 70% of those lots are occupied. Many of
the lots are proximate to floodplains, wetlands, riparian areas, deer migration routes and
lodgepole pine forests. Most lie within tracts that extend roughly 25 miles south of Sunriver,
adjacent to the scenic Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers and contain small 1 to 2 acre
parcels. Only a limited number are serviced by sewer or water districts, or paved roads. Other
distinct areas include rural residential properties in Newberry Estates, near Paulina Creek,
northeast of La Pine, and tracts in Section 36, near Highway 31. The water table in many
places is shallow - less than six feet for most properties and
less than two feet for approximately 1,500 privately owned
lots. These “high groundwater” lots experience groundwater
rising to within 24 inches of natural ground surface. Each lot
must be evaluated to determine if there is 24 inches of
separation. If not, under Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality rules, no septic system can be installed
in these conditions (OAR 340, Division 71), thereby prohibiting residential development.
US Census
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2010 Population
Average Annual
Growth Rate 1
Build Out Population
Estimate
Population Forecast
Year 2
12,273 2.20%17,418 Year 2027
1 Deschutes County Population Forecast (Ordinance 2004-012)
2 Population estimate excludes Sunriver, Caldera Springs, and Crosswater, which are recognized as a Census
Designated Place, and City of La Pine
Table 3 - Build Out for South County Occurs in 2027
Population 1,393 1,653 12,273 15,319
Total Housing Units 4,568 942 7,403 12,913
occupied 725 698 5,125 6,548
vacant 3 3,843 244 2,278 6,365
% vacant 84% 26% 31% n/a
2010 Census Total
1 Census Designated Place includes Sunriver, Caldera Springs and Crosswater
2 Includes all areas outside of Sunriver, Crosswater, Caldera Springs and City of La Pine
3 Vacant could include second homes, short-term rental homes, homes for sale, foreclosure, etc.
Table 1 - 2010 Census
Housing Unit / Occupancy Status
Sunriver
CDP 1
City of
La Pine
Rural So.
County 2
12,273 2,708 1.9 5,145 17,418
Table 2 - South County Population Estimate at Build Out
2010 Census
Population
Estimate 1
Potential Dwelling
Units 2
Coordinated Population
Forecast
(Household Unit size) 3
Future Population
Based on Undeveloped
Lots
Build Out
Population
Estimate
1 Population estimate excludes Sunriver, Caldera Springs, and Crosswater, which are recognized as a Census Designated
Place, and City of La Pine
2 Dwelling unit estimate based on 2010 Assessor’s data, land divisions, vacant lots (excluding high groundwater
properties), and the number of units per acre allowed in each zone. Estimate excludes Sunriver, Caldera Springs Resort, a
portion of Vandevert Ranch, and a majority of Crosswater Resort, which are a Census Designated Place
3 Coordinated Forecast uses housing unit size of 1.9, calculated using the total population count for the unincorporated
county in the 2000 Census and dividing it by the total number of housing units in the unincorporated county.
does not account for potential population growth from second homes, which could become
primary residences. It also does not account for the potential development of the
approximately 1,500 high groundwater properties.
For the 2011/2012 academic year, a total of 1,735 students
from South County attend Three Rivers Elementary School,
Rosland Elementary School, La Pine Elementary School,
Three Rivers Middle School, La Pine Middle School, and La
Pine High School. All of these schools are in the Bend-La
Pine School District. The school boundary for Three Rivers K-8 School encompasses Sunriver
and properties south of the resort, bordering South Century Drive as it intersects with
Huntington Road and extends westward towards the Little Deschutes and Upper Deschutes
rivers. Fall Rivers Estates is also in the Three Rivers K-8 School boundary.
Table 4 - South County Area Land Use Designations
Comprehensive Plan Designations Zoning Districts
Agricultural Exclusive Farm Use Zone
Destination Resort Destination Resort Overlay Zone
Floodplain Floodplain Zone
Forest Forest Use 1 & 2 Zone
Open Space and Conservation Open Space and Conservation Zone
Rural Commercial Rural Commercial Zone
Rural Residential Exception Area Rural Residential 10 Zone
Surface Mining Surface Mining Zone, Impact Combining Zone
Unincorporated Community Unincorporated Community - Rural Service Center
Other Relevant Districts
Landscape Management Combining Zone
Wildlife Combining Combing Zone
Land Use is governed by 19 Statewide Planning Goals, but particularly Goal 2, Land Use
Planning. Refer to the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Section 1.3 for further details.
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan designations identify general land uses and provide a
legal framework for establishing zoning districts. Zoning regulates land uses that are allowed in
each respective district with development standards. Table 4 lists the predominant
comprehensive plan designations and corresponding zoning districts for South County. Table
5 shows the acreage associated with the districts.
Bend-La Pine School District Enrollment
Land Use Designations
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Described below in greater detail are South Deschutes County’s Comprehensive Plan
designations.
An “Agricultural Lands” designation and EFU zone protects farmlands
in Deschutes County pursuant to Statewide Planning Goal 3
(Agricultural Lands). As discussed in the Agricultural Lands Section
of the Comprehensive Plan, protecting agriculture is one of the
primary goals of the Oregon land use system. A 1992 study
identified seven agricultural subzones. For each subzone, standards
determine minimum parcel sizes for farm divisions to protect the commercial agricultural land
base. The subzone applicable to south Deschutes County is EFU - La Pine (EFULP). Its
specifically noted for riparian meadows, grazing and meadow hay. The minimum acreage for
this subzone is 37 irrigated acres. Refer to Section 2.2 of the Agricultural Lands section of the
Comprehensive Plan for more details.
Statewide Planning Goal 8, the recreation goal, was amended
in 1989 to specify a process for locating destination resorts
on rural land without taking an exception to Goals 3, 4, 11
and 14. This was followed by legislation incorporating Goal 8
into Oregon's land use statutes. By these actions, the State
of Oregon recognized destination resorts as a legitimate rural land use. In order to allow
destination resorts, Goal 8 requires that Deschutes County adopt a “Destination Resort” map
Table 5 - South County Zoning District & Associated Acreages
Zoning Districts 1 Acres 2 Percent 3
Exclusive Farm Use La Pine 5,706 3%
Flood Plain 4,974 3%
Forest 1 135,827 76%
Forest 2 4,392 2%
Open Space and Conservation 8,979 5%
Rural Residential 10 17,596 10%
Other (Unincorporated Community, Surface Mining, Rural Commercial) 149 0%
Total 177,623 100%
Overlay and Combining Zones
Wildlife Combining 99,655 56%
Destination Resort Overlay 2,000 1%
Landscape Management Combining 8,274 5%
1 Zoning districts, combining and overlay zones exclude Sunriver and La Pine
2 Acres include roads, right-of way, lakes, rivers
3 Rounding may not add to 100%
showing which lands are eligible for destination resort development.
Although a property is mapped as eligible for a destination resort, a destination resort may
not be permitted outright in that location. In order to be approved, a proposal for a resort
must be processed as a conditional use and comply with the specific standards and criteria
established by the county. In 2010, the Board of County Commissioners adopted new criteria
and procedures for updating its Destination Resort Maps. One year later the Board officially
updated them. In south Deschutes County, 573 properties, encompassing 2,000 acres are
designated as eligible for siting a destination resort. Refer to Section 3.9 of the
Comprehensive Plan for more details.
A “Floodplain” designation protects public and private property
from hazards associated with floodplains; conserves important
riparian areas along rivers and streams for fish and wildlife
resources; and preserves significant scenic and natural
resources. Floodplains are defined as the lowland and
relatively flat areas adjoining inland waters including at a
minimum, that area subject to a one percent (100-year
recurrence) or greater chance of flooding in any one year. The
areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a report
titled, Flood Insurance Study for Deschutes County, Oregon and Incorporated Areas. This report
was revised in September 2007, and includes accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Floodplains in Southern Deschutes County are adjacent to the Deschutes, Little Deschutes
and Fall rivers. The Flood Insurance Study is on file at the Deschutes County Community
Development Department. Refer to Section 2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan for more details.
Maintaining strong protections for forest land is another primary goal
of the Oregon land use planning system. Statewide Planning Goal 4 sets
forest identification and protection standards which must be met by
local governments. The Goal requires forests to be designated on a
comprehensive plan as “Forest Lands” and protected primarily for the
growing and harvesting of trees. The key concept is local governments
must inventory forest lands and protect them through local regulations.
In 1992, as part of State mandated Periodic Review, Deschutes County revised its forest
designations and associated regulations to two (F-1 and F-2). As shown in Table 5, the vast
majority of lands in South County are zoned for forest uses. Refer to the Section 2.3 of the
Comprehensive Plan for more details.
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An “Open Space and Conservation” designation protects
views either through the Landscape Management
Combining Zone or Open Space and Conservation
Zone. Open spaces are generally undeveloped areas
that are being maintained for some other purpose,
such as parks, forests or wildlife habitat. Besides the value that stems from the primary use of
the land, open spaces provide aesthetically pleasing undeveloped landscapes. Because these
areas are undeveloped they also provide additional benefits such as water recharge and safety
zones from natural hazards like flooding. Refer to Section 2.7 of the Comprehensive Plan for
more details.
The majority of private land in South County is designated “Rural Residential Exception Area.”
Rural Residential Exception Areas and corresponding Rural Residential (RR-10) zone are so
named because the County had to follow a process under Statewide Goals 2, 3 or 4 to explain
why these rural lands were excepted from State farm or forest designations. The minimum lot
size for new subdivisions in the RR-10 zoning district is ten acres. Refer to Section 3.3 of the
Comprehensive Plan for more details.
Besides the above designations there are other Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Districts
relevant to south Deschutes County. “Unincorporated Communities” include “Rural Service
Centers,” pre-existing areas of minor commercial and residential development. The “Surface
Mining” designation provides regulations for non-renewable resources, such as pumice,
cinders, building stone, sand, gravel and crushed rock. The “Rural Commercial” designation
refers to areas of pre-existing commercial development that do not meet the standards for
Rural Service Centers. Refer to the Sections 2.10, 3.4, and 4.8, of the Comprehensive Plan for
more details. There are also a number of overlay or combining zones. The “Wildlife Combining
Zone” provides additional regulations to protect deer migration corridors and elk habitat.
Limits are placed on fencing, building location, and new subdivisions. The “Landscape
Management Combining Zone” provides additional regulations to protect viewsheds from
development along rivers and certain roads. Refer to Sections 2.6, 2.7, and 3.9, of the
Comprehensive Plan for more details.
Lastly, Deschutes County also administers a Transferable Development Credit (TDC)
Program. Adopted in 2002 and modified in 2006, it contributes to the goal of reducing
groundwater contamination from septic systems in south Deschutes County by minimizing the
number of new septic systems. A TDC is acquired when the County pays a private property
owner to record a restrictive covenant on their property. The restrictive covenant prevents
the installation of a septic system. The purchased TDCs are necessary to transfer potential
development to the Neighborhood Planning Area, a master planned neighborhood on county
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Community Response
Predominant land use issues raised by the public emphasized the importance of coordinating
with the City of La Pine to support their economic development interests, reforming
Deschutes County’s TDC Program, clarifying the disposition of County-owned lots, and
resolving conflicts associated with high groundwater lots, surveying errors, and zoning. A
complete list of issues and concerns gathered through these public participation techniques
are presented in Appendix 1, Issue Identification.
Public Facilities and Transportation
Water and Wastewater
Economic Development Initiatives
There are many groups working on economic development initiatives in Deschutes County.
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a private non-profit organization with
the mission of diversifying the regional economy in the tri-county region (Deschutes, Crook
and Jefferson counties). The La Pine and Sunriver Chambers of Commerce promote economic
vitality in their respective communities. Travel Oregon and Central Oregon Visitors
Association promote tourism. Please see the Comprehensive Plan Section 3.4 for further
details on Deschutes County’s rural economy.
owned property within La Pine. This property is served by community sewer and water
systems. In 2006, the County modified the program to include Pollution Reduction Credits
(PRCs) that would be created when an existing onsite wastewater treatment system is
upgraded to a nitrogen reducing system. Pollution Reduction Credits, like TDCs would be
accumulated as a requirement of developing in the Neighborhood Planning Area.
There are approximately 12,000 lots, a majority of which are two
acres or less, that were platted in the 1960s and 1970s, prior to
the enactment of Oregon’s land use planning laws. Without an
understanding of the high water table or the aquifer’s water
quality, and with no promise of infrastructure, these lots were
marketed nationally. Most of these areas lie within a tract
adjacent to the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers that
extends roughly 25 miles south of Sunriver. With a few exceptions noted later, existing homes
now use individual, onsite wastewater (septic) systems for wastewater disposal and shallow
wells for water supply. At least 50 percent of these wells draw groundwater from the upper
50 feet of the aquifer that underlies the area. Deschutes County’s Comprehensive Plan and
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Table 6 lists public water systems in South County, excluding
those serving campgrounds, resorts on public lands, and
properties in Sunriver or La Pine. In Oregon, a public water
system is defined as having greater than three hookups or serving
more than 10 people year-round. The Oregon Drinking Water
Program administers and enforces drinking water quality
standards for public water systems in the state through a partnership with Oregon
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Oregon Health Authority. Table 7 lists
domestic wastewater systems in South County, excluding those in Sunriver and La Pine. The
DEQ requires public and private domestic wastewater systems to have their systems under
responsible control and direction of certified operators.
Table 6 - Public Water Systems in South County
Name Connections
Academy Lodge 1
Avion - Wild River 109
Cascade Meadows RV Park 103
Fall River Water Company 7
Glenwood Acres Homeowners Association 24
Hidden Pines RV Park 25
High Lakes Christian Church 1
Ponderosa Pines Water Company 450
Quail Run Golf Course Inc. 6
River Meadows Home Owners Association 141
Riverview Trailer Park 36
Thousand Trails Inc. 320
Troy Mathews Mobile Home Park 9
Water Wonderland Improvement District 1 200
Water Wonderland Improvement District 2 720
zoning regulations restrict parcel size and the type and intensity of allowed uses to those that
can be served by an approved wastewater treatment system. Furthermore, State onsite
wastewater system rules (OAR 340-071-0290) specify a minimum separation distance of 24
inches from natural ground surface to the groundwater table for the absorption area
(drainfields) to ensure that onsite systems do not contaminate the groundwater. Due to this
requirement, approximately 1,500 privately owned lots are not approved for an onsite
wastewater system that can then serve residential development.
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Emergency Services
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District is bordered on the north by the community of
Sunriver and receives mutual aid protection from the Sunriver Fire Department. It is
bordered on the east by federal lands, generally following the TransCanada gas line; the south
by Klamath County with Old Howard Estates and Wagon Trail Ranch of Klamath County
included; and the West by federal lands generally following the lines of demarcation of the
inhabited and uninhabited lands. The Fire District also provides emergency medical services,
including advanced cardiac life support transport. The Fire District covers approximately 115
square miles of area; the ambulance service area in both Deschutes and Klamath counties
covers more than 1,000 square miles.
Transportation
South Deschutes County has a wide variety of roads ranging from
dirt tracks to multilane modern highways. There are multiple public
agencies and organizations that maintain these roads, including the
US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Deschutes
County, and several special road districts. Many of the paved roads
are used by bicyclists. While the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway mainline runs
through South County, the trains do not stop. The closest passenger rail depot is at Chemult
in northern Klamath County. The USFS and BLM roads are primarily to provide aid in the
economic development of natural resources or provide access to recreational sites. These
roads can range from two-lane paved roads such as USFS #42 between Cascade Lakes
Highway and South Century Drive, to well-graveled roads to two-wheel tracks. ODOT
operates and maintains US 97, the major north-south trucking route on the east side of the
Cascades. US 97 also serves as the major link for commuters and shoppers traveling between
La Pine, Sunriver, and Bend. In 2010 on an average day, the highway traffic volumes varied
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Table 7 - Domestic Wastewater Systems in South County
Name # of Tax Lots
Oregon Water Wonderland Unit No. 2 996
Stage Stop Meadows 248
River Meadows 251
Caldera Springs * 411
Crosswater * 161
Vandevert Ranch * 7
* Note: Sunriver collects and treats wastewater from Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandevert Ranch,
Deschutes County operates and maintains several key roads in
South County. The traffic volumes are lower than on the State
highways. The highest volume County roads in 2008-2010 were
Burgess Road east of Day Road (7,709 vehicles); South Century
Drive south of the Sunriver Business Park (4,881 vehicles); La
Pine State Rec Road (2,776 vehicles); and Huntington Road
(1,773). Most of the roads in South County have fewer than 1,000 vehicles a day and many
are even less than 500.
While the County Road Department maintains approximately 900
miles of roadway, there are roads maintained instead by the
property owners abutting it. Called special road districts, these
public roads are maintained by a separate entity, not Deschutes
County. The roads are typically low volume and are related to
rural subdivisions. Special road districts are governmental bodies
formed by property owners who then tax themselves to maintain their local roads. State law,
ORS 371.305 to 371.385 sets out how to form these districts and what they can do. There
are 14 special road districts within South County. The residents forming the road district
agree to pay property taxes to support it. Road District Commissioners are appointed by the
Board of County Commissioners. The special road district improves and maintains its roads
to a level agreed to by the residents of the district. Roads can be graveled or paved.
Maintenance can include paving, repairs, blading, or snow plowing. Typically, the traffic
volumes are fairly modest, although as these roads are public rights of way, any one can travel
them.
Cascades East Transit (CET), operated through Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
offers weekday passenger service between La Pine and Bend six times a day. The bus stops
are at the South Deschutes County Services Building, which is on the east side of US 97 just
south of Sixth Street, and the Wickiup Junction Park and Ride Lot, which is at the northwest
corner of US 97/Burgess Road. CET buses operate throughout all of Central Oregon. CET is
public transportation providing local on demand bus service in the Redmond, Prineville,
Madras, La Pine and Sisters communities.
The County is developing a system of designated bikeways in coordination with advice from
area cyclists and the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
from 16,100 at the south of Bend, to 9,800 at Vandevert Road, to 9,100 at First Street in La
Pine, to 5,900 at Oregon (OR) 31. The latter highway links South County to Lakeview and
northwest Nevada. At the Deschutes/Klamath county line, OR 31 carried an average of 1,500
vehicles.
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Community Response
Predominant public facility and transportation issues raised by participants included improving
public safety, extending wastewater facilities to underserved areas, improving transit options
for seniors and people with disabilities, mitigating dust from unpaved roads, and establishing
trails from Sunriver to La Pine. A complete list of issues and concerns gathered through public
participation techniques are presented in Appendix 1, Issue Identification. The
Comprehensive Plan Sections 3.6 and 3.7 also provide further detail on public facilities and
services and transportation systems in rural Deschutes County.
The intent is to widen roads and/or shoulders during road
improvement projects, provided no right of way or significant cut and
fill operations are required. The bikeways are identified in the
County’s Transportation System Plan, which is a 20-year plan to
improve and manage the County transportation network for all modes.
Natural Environment
Geology
South Deschutes County’s landscape contains a geologic history
that produced sediments of volcanic origin that were deposited
in a basin over past eons. These conditions are the result of lava
flows from the Cascade Mountains and Newberry Crater that
periodically dammed and shifted the course of the Deschutes
River, creating the La Pine Basin, where the deposition of
sediments has occurred, sometimes burying older forests.
Volcanic eruptions such as the one at Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake) approximately 6,800 years
ago have contributed significantly to the volume of sediment deposited in the basin. The Mt.
Mazama eruption is the source of volcanic material that has formed the predominant soil in the
area. Groundwater flows eastward from the Cascade Range through permeable volcanic rocks
out into the basin and then generally northward. Approximately one-half of the groundwater
flowing into the Cascade Range discharges to spring-fed streams along the margins of the
range.
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Water Resources
State and federal agencies, including the federal Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ), have a primary role in monitoring and enforcing water quality
standards. The Oregon Water Resources Department (WRD) oversees
the amount of water flowing through, and being diverted from Oregon’s
water bodies. The appropriation and use of water is regulated under
state law. Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some
exceptions, cities, farms, factory owners, and other water uses must obtain a permit or water
right from the WRD to beneficially use water from any source - whether it is underground, or
from lakes or streams. The water resource management process occurs outside the state land
use planning system. Oregon land use and water management system are therefore not
integrated. There are no overarching administrative rules that consider statewide water
management in conjunction with land use planning.
Stream flows in most of the upper Deschutes River basin are
controlled by the influence of reservoir regulation and irrigation
diversions in Bend. Storage reservoirs were constructed by irrigators
for the purpose of storing water from the river during the non-
irrigation season to serve as a supplement to the natural flow of the
river during the irrigation season. Three reservoirs, Crane Prairie,
Crescent Lake, and Wickiup were constructed by the Bureau of
Reclamation in the 1920s and 1940s, financed by loans secured and
repaid by the irrigation districts. Nearly 90% of the stream flow from the Deschutes River in
Bend is diverted through irrigation canals during the irrigation season which typically runs from
April through October. Irrigation districts divert twice the amount of water they need to
serve their patrons due to porous volcanic soil. These seasonal flow disruptions have
contributed to a decline in the overall health of rivers and streams including degraded fish
habitat and poor water quality.
Flow alterations are a major contributor to water quality problems in the upper Deschutes
River basin, resulting in sections of the river being listed as water quality impaired under the
federal Clean Water Act. In addition, increased water temperatures in Crane Prairie due to its
shallow pool affects water quality in the river. The operations of Wickiup and Crane Prairie
reservoirs for winter storage and summer irrigation have significantly altered flows, and
consequently water quality in the upper Deschutes River. Wickiup Reservoir is located two
miles downstream of Crane Prairie and is the primary supplemental storage facility for North
Unit Irrigation District (NUID). Wickiup holds 200,000 acre-feet (AF) at full capacity, all of
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which is permitted for NUID to use for irrigation. Wickiup receives numerous inputs from
springs in and around the reservoir, with spring in-charge being measured at close to 500
cubic feet per second (cfs). Reclamation holds the title to Wickiup, and NUID is the operator.
In contrast to Crane Prairie, Wickiup is only authorized for irrigation water uses.
Crane Prairie Reservoir is situated a few river miles downstream
from the headwaters of the Deschutes River. Local irrigation districts
built the reservoir originally and Reclamation rehabilitated it in 1940.
Crane Prairie is a relatively shallow lake that holds 55,300 AF at a
maximum and has water rights for the storage of 50,000 AF.
Wickiup operations contribute more to flow alterations than Crane
Prairie because the storage supply, allocation, and demand is significantly greater. Under
natural conditions, summer flows below Wickiup Reservoir averaged 730 cfs and winter flows
averaged 660 cfs. Currently, during the storage season from October through March, the
minimum flow is set at 20 cfs, or 3% of natural low-flow levels. During the irrigation season,
storage releases from the reservoirs, most prominently Wickiup Reservoir, increase the flow
of the Deschutes River to approximately 200% of what would have flowed naturally. Between
the 1940s and 1970s, flows below Wickiup reached 2,000 cfs. More recently, the flow from
Wickiup Reservoir peaks at 1,500 cfs in the middle of July through the middle of August.
Irrigation needs influence flows in the Little Deschutes River to a
lesser extent than they drive flows in the upper Deschutes River.
Releases from Crescent Lake Reservoir in Klamath County and
Paulina Lake regulate discharge in the Little Deschutes River and its
tributaries. Crescent Lake stores water for Tumalo Irrigation
District and modulates flows in Crescent Creek, a major tributary to the Little Deschutes
River. Reservoir operations contribute to high irrigation season flows and low winter flows in
Crescent Creek and the Little Deschutes River. While the releases from Paulina Lake generally
do not affect discharge in the Little Deschutes River, they do in one of its tributaries. Paulina
Lake stores water for multiple purposes and modulates flows in Paulina Creek. The Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife works with WRD to maintain water levels in the lake to
balance storage, irrigation releases, and recreation and fisheries objectives. Its operation does
not actively increase or decrease flows in the Little Deschutes River, since flows in Paulina
Creek below the dam do not always reach the Little Deschutes River. Paulina Creek does not
have enough flow in most years to reach the river as it dissipates into Paulina Prairie.
DEQ regulates water quality permits, administers onsite sewage system programs, implements
(jointly with Department of Health Services) the state-wide drinking water source assessment
and protection program, certifies drinking water protection plans for public water supply
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systems, and administers an underground injection control and an underground storage tank
program. It issues Water Pollution Control Facilities permits that regulate discharge to non-
navigable waters and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits that govern
point source discharge to navigable waters. The DEQ is also responsible for carrying out the
State’s obligation under the federal Clean Water Act. Section 303(d) of the federal Clean
Water Act requires states to identify and list water bodies that do not meet water quality
standards. The state will set a total maximum daily load (TMDL) for water bodies that do not
meet the quality standards, and the TMDL will calculate the maximum amount of pollutants
that can be discharged into the water body while still meeting statutory standards. The
Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers are identified on the federal Clean Water Act 303(d)
List for not meeting water quality standards for several parameters.
Surface Water Quality
Tables 8 and 9 cite Oregon’s Clean Water Act, Section 303(d) List of water quality impaired
waters in the Upper Deschutes sub-basins. The 303(d) list is produced periodically by the
DEQ that compares water quality data against federally-approved water quality standards.
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Table 8 - 303(d) Listed Sections of the Upper
Deschutes River in South County
River Mile Parameter Season Year
Listed
189.4 to 222.2 Turbidity Spring /
Summer 1998
189.4 to 222.2 Dissolved
Oxygen
September
1-June 30 1998
189.4 to 222.2 Sedimentation None
started 1998
Source: DEQ 2002
Note: River mile 191.7 is Harper’s Bridge
Table 9 - 303 (d) Listed Sections of the Little
Deschutes River in South County
River Mile Parameter Season Year
Listed
0 to 54.1 Dissolved
Oxygen
September 1 -
June 30 2002
0 to 54.1 Dissolved
Oxygen
July 1 - August
31 2002
54.1 to 78 Temperature Summer 1998
54.1 to 78 Temperature September 1 -
June 30 2002
Source: DEQ 2002
Note: River mile 25 is Rosland Park
Groundwater Quality
The DEQ, the US Geological Survey and Deschutes County have determined
that the safety of the groundwater in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath
counties is threatened by nitrate contamination from traditional onsite septic
wastewater treatment systems. The groundwater aquifer provides the drinking
water source for most residents in this area. Most wells tap into an aquifer
within 50 feet of the ground surface. The aquifers have no natural barriers to the
ground surface and are very vulnerable to contamination from the surface.
Groundwater in the southern Deschutes and northern Klamath aquifer is becoming
contaminated with the nitrate at unsafe levels. Infants and pregnant or nursing women are
especially vulnerable to increased nitrate levels. High levels of nitrate may also cause other
health problems. To protect the quality of the drinking water in the aquifer, Deschutes
County passed an ordinance in 2008 requiring upgrades on all septic systems; voters
overturned the ordinance in a special election in March 2009. Deschutes County asked DEQ
to take the lead to resolve the issue. Since 2010, DEQ has assembled a steering committee of
community members to discuss and make recommendations to improve groundwater
protection in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath counties.
Wetlands
The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) in July 2011
approved a South County Local Wetland Inventory (LWI) and
incorporated it into the Statewide Wetland Inventory. The LWI
replaces a National Wetland Inventory (NWI) developed in the
1980s. State law requires Deschutes County to use the South
County LWI in place of the NWI for notifying DSL of land use
applications affecting mapped wetlands and other waters. A total
of 114 wetlands, a 0.5 acre or larger were recorded within an 18,937 acre study area, south
of Sunriver. In addition, 71 “probable wetlands” less than 0.5 acre and 29 artificial wetlands
were identified. Most of the 114 mapped wetlands in the Upper Deschutes are currently
capable of performing all functions commonly attributed to wetlands except for providing
habitat to anadromous fish and nesting water birds habitat. The wetland functions having the
highest value in the project area are: phosphorus retention, aquatic invertebrate habitat, and
nitrate removal. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the LWI in September 2011.
Fish and Wildlife
South Deschutes County is known for its wildlife diversity. The Oregon Department of Fish
and Wildlife recognize the following keynote species and habitats. The first two are
recognized in Deschutes County’s Wildlife Habitat Combing Zone.
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• Parallel to the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers, the Bend/La Pine Deer Migration
Corridor is approximately 56 miles long and 3 to 4 miles wide. The corridor is used by
mule deer migrating from summer range in the forest along the east slope of the Cascades
to the North Paulina deer winter range.
• Of the six key elk habitat areas in Deschutes County, one is located near Fall River,
between the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers. This area is recognized by the
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as providing critical habitat for calving, winter or
summer range.
• Oregon spotted frogs are currently only known to occur in Deschutes, Klamath, and Lane
counties. In Deschutes County, Oregon spotted frogs occur within bodies of water on
the Deschutes National Forest, Prineville District Bureau of Land Management and private
land. The Oregon spotted frog is considered a Candidate species by the US Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is currently revisiting the status of the Oregon spotted
frog for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Upper Deschutes and
Little Deschutes rivers and associated wetlands are key habitat for the frog. Riverine
oxbows that contain permanent standing water but are no longer connected to the river
provide essential overwintering and breeding habitat. The rivers and associated floodplains
are connectivity corridors allowing populations of frogs to interbreed. Small ponds and
isolated wetlands with emergent or floating aquatic vegetation and perennial water also
provide habitat for the species, particularly those that are devoid of predatory fish and bull
frogs.
• Historically, the upper Deschutes River and its tributaries
supported healthy populations of redband and bull trout. Stream
flows were naturally stable and the river supported resilient
wetlands and verdant riparian areas. Over the past 100 years
however, fish and wildlife have suffered as a result of basin-wide
habitat degradation. Explosive population growth in the region
and associated impacts – municipal and residential development, irrigation of agricultural
lands, logging, and recreation – have all contributed to a decline in habitat quality
throughout the Deschutes Basin. Native fish species of importance in the Upper
Deschutes River Basin are redband trout, bull trout, and mountain whitefish. Introduced
species of importance are brown trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, coho salmon, and
largemouth bass. In the lower portion of the upper basin, bull trout is listed as threatened
under the federal ESA.
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• In 2006 the Oregon Conservation Strategy (OCS) was adopted by
Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission for the state of Oregon.
The OCS celebrates Oregon’s natural heritage by articulating goals
and identifying actions that conserve and restore Oregon’s species,
habitats and ecosystems. It is not a regulatory document but
instead presents issues, opportunities, and recommended voluntary
actions that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
conservation in Oregon. Deschutes County is identified in the East
Cascade Ecoregion. One of the Conservation Opportunity Areas is located in South
County. The Little Deschutes River Basin (EC-07) has experienced rapidly expanding
urban and rural residential development, resulting in development within riparian zones,
the loss of big game winter range, and water diversions to support development. Along
with this development, Highway 97 traffic volume continues to increase, creating a major
barrier to wildlife movement. Habitat fragmentation and increasing recreational use is of
concern in this ecoregion. Its aquatic and riparian habitat support Oregon spotted frog,
Black Swift, Sandhill Crane, Bull Trout, and Redband Trout.
Wildland Urban Interface
Wildland fire is ranked as the #1 priority in the 2010 Deschutes
County National Hazard Mitigation Plan. It is especially acute in
south Deschutes County. Today, with less stand management,
logging activity and highly effective wildland fire suppression, the
forestland is predominantly dense lodgepole pine with some
mixed stands of lodgepole and ponderosa pine. Much of the
understory consists of dense bitterbrush and manzanita with some areas of native
bunchgrasses. Due to the lack of disturbance, these stands continue to become more and
more overcrowded and at increasing risk for extreme fire behavior. Recent state and federal
legislation provide resources and incentives to residents. The Oregon Forestland-Urban
Interface Fire Protection Act, often referred to as Senate Bill 360, enlists the aid of property
owners toward turning fire-vulnerable urban and suburban properties into less-volatile zones
where firefighters may more safely and effectively defend homes from wildfires. Basically, the
law requires property owners in identified forestland-urban interface areas to reduce excess
vegetation which may fuel a fire, around structures and along driveways. In some cases, it is
also necessary to create fuel breaks along property lines and roadsides.
In 2003, Congress passed historical bi-partisan legislation: the Healthy Forests Restoration
Act (HFRA). This legislation directs federal agencies to collaborate with communities in
developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), which includes the identification
and prioritization of areas needing hazardous fuels treatment. It also provides guidance to
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authorities for expediting the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) process for fuels reduction projects on federal lands. The
HFRA defines wildland urban interface as an area within or
adjacent to an at-risk community that has been identified in a
CWPP. Communities are at risk due to hazardous vegetation,
wood roofing, insufficient water supply, poor road conditions, and
inadequate access, signage and evacuation routes. Once a CWPP is
in place, community groups can apply for federal funding and other grants to treat hazardous
fuels and address special concerns to reduce the risk of catastrophic loss as a result of
wildland fire. The Healthy Forest Initiative and the HFRA define a “community at risk” as one
that:
is a group of homes and other structures with basic infrastructure and services in or
adjacent to federal land;
has conditions conducive to large-scale wildland fire; and
faces a significant threat to human life or property as a result of wildland fire.
There are two CWPPs for south Deschutes County. The first applies to the Upper Deschutes
River Coalition. The Upper Deschutes River Coalition is a non profit organization whose
membership consists of 26 neighborhoods south of Sunriver and northeast of Wickiup
Reservoir. There are approximately 2,784 homes in the Coalition. According to their CWPP,
7 neighborhoods are considered “at risk” for wildfire:
* Three Rivers * Little Deschutes Corridor * Big River
* Foster Road Corridor * Wild River * Haner Park
* Fall River
The second is covered by the Greater La Pine Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Its
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) boundary is marked at the southern edge of the Deschutes
County line. The northern edge is the Upper Deschutes River Coalition CWPP. According to
their CWPP, there are approximately 6,900 homes in La Pine and the unincorporated area.
Nine neighborhoods are considered “at-risk” to wildfire:
* Wickiup Acres * Newberry Estates * 6th & Dorrance Meadow
* Ponderosa Pines * Masten Road * Day Road Corridor
* Little Deschutes River * Huntington South * Section 36
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Community Response
Predominant environmental issues raised by participants highlighted the importance of wildlife
habitat, maintaining defensible space for wildfire protection, monitoring geothermal activity on
Newberry Crater, eliminating noxious weeds, and establishing a non-profit organization to
promote the La Pine Community Wildfire Protection Plan similar to the Upper Deschutes
River Coalition (UDRC). The UDRC is an active non-profit organization consisting of over
twenty-five homeowner associations along the Upper Deschutes River focusing on fire
prevention and river health. A complete list of issues and concerns gathered through public
participation techniques are presented in Appendix 1, Issue Identification. The
Comprehensive Plan Sections 2.4 through 2.9 and 3.5 also provide further detail on natural
resources, open space and natural hazards in rural Deschutes County.
Recreation
South Deschutes County offers a vast array of sights and activities for residents and visitors.
The following descriptions, while not exhaustive, describe local amenities, annual events and
regional destinations that are promoted by Central Oregon tourism associations and
chambers of commerce. Each one emphasizes the proximity of forests, lakes, wilderness areas,
trails, streams and rivers seemingly at ones door step.
The La Pine Park and Recreation District (District) was
established in 1990 as a special service district under
ORS – Chapter 198. It was created to provide park and
recreation services to area residents. The District
covers 85 square miles, which includes La Pine, residential development to the north of the
city and large holdings of federal lands owned by Bureau of Land Management and the United
States Forest Service that surround rural residential development. The District owns two
parks, Audia and Leona, the White School Complex, used for community wide, special events,
Rosland Campground, Finley Butte Road Park Complex, and several under developed parcels.
District voters approved a new permanent rate levy of $0.30 (per $1,000 of taxable assessed
value) in May 2009. It generates approximately $180,000 a year in revenues.
La Pine State Park makes the most of its scenic location on trout-filled Upper
Deschutes and Fall rivers. Its 10 miles of trails afford plenty of views for
sightseers and wildlife watchers. And, its campground and cabins are next door
to a fascinating landscape of past volcanic activity and Cascade mountain
wilderness. The park is also home to Oregon's largest ponderosa pine.
Nicknamed "Big Red," the tree is 162' tall, 28.9' around and may be in excess of 500 years old.
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The Deschutes Paddle Trail includes the navigable sections of the
Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers. The river portion for
South County includes 26 miles of the Little Deschutes River,
from La Pine to the river’s confluence with the Deschutes River
near Sunriver and 26 miles of the Deschutes River, from Wickiup
Reservoir to Sunriver. Portions of the Upper Deschutes River
are recognized as a State Scenic Waterway and National Wild and Scenic River from Wickiup
Dam to Sunriver.
Sunriver, nestled next to the Deschutes River on 3,300 acres of
high desert, meadows and pine forests, is recognized as one of the
premier Northwest destination for vacationers, golfers, and
outdoor enthusiasts. With the Cascade Mountains to the west
and the Newberry Volcanic National Monument to the east,
Sunriver boosts boasts an array of world class amenities such as
golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, fly fishing,
biking, hiking, bird watching, spa and fitness centers, music and art festivals, and a variety of
restaurants from fine dining to casual.
Deschutes National Forest extends for about 100 miles along the east side
of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres. A
wide variety of recreational and scenic opportunities are available on
national forest land, including:
• Nine resorts, most notably Mt. Bachelor
• 1,400 miles of trails, catering to hiking, mountain biking and off highway vehicles (OHVs)
• Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
• 157 lakes and reservoirs
• 5 wilderness areas covering approximately 200,000 acres
Newberry National Volcanic Monument, created in 1990, is managed by
the U.S. Forest Service. It provides a unique opportunity to view the
lava lands of Central Oregon consisting of 55,000 acres of lakes, lava
flows and spectacular geologic features. Notable attractions include:
• Newberry Crater, a five-mile wide caldera containing two popular fishing lakes (East Lake
and Paulina Lake), obsidian fields, waterfalls and unique lava formations, east of La Pine.
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• Lava Lands Visitor Center, between Bend and Sunriver provides interpretive exhibits and a
trail at the summit of Lava Butte, a 500-foot-high cinder cone.
• Lava Cast Forest, the world’s largest formation of its kind.
• Lava River Cave, a one-mile lava tube formed by a lava flow from Mt. Newberry.
The La Pine Frontier Days is La Pine’s largest event, celebrating community
heritage and culture during the 4th of July weekend. During that weekend,
La Pine hosts an annual pro rodeo sanctioned event. The La Pine Rodeo
Association has been in existence for over 30 years. The City of La Pine, in
concert with other community leaders, successfully worked with its
Congressional delegation, to obtain lands for public rodeo grounds and an
equestrian center on a 150- acre parcel of BLM-administered lands adjacent
to the southwest border of the city. The “La Pine Land Conveyance Act,” approved by
Congress and signed by the President in 2012 conveys this land to Deschutes County.
Community Response
Participants noted the proximity of outdoor activities as one of South County’s defining
features. Residents advocated expanding recreational opportunities for underserved areas in
the Three Rivers area as well as establishing new access points for the Little Deschutes and
Deschutes rivers. A complete list of issues and concerns gathered through public participation
techniques are presented in Appendix 1, Issue Identification. The Comprehensive Plan
Section 3.8 also provides further detail on recreation amenities in rural Deschutes County.
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Appendix 1 - Issue Identification
Appendix 1 - Issue Identification
Land Use and Economic Development Category
Ensure South County representation at Economic Development for Central Oregon
Establish a South County economic and/or tourism board
Explore opportunities for an intergovernmental agreement with Klamath County for revenue sharing to ad-
dress regional issues
Explore opportunities with Central Oregon Community College for adult learning opportunities in La Pine
Promote economic development opportunities in La Pine, including the industrial park
Promote commercial and industrial development in La Pine and Sunriver
Promote opportunities for neighborhood commercial uses
Invest in programs that promote job creation for adults and teenagers
Establish a 24-hour health care facility in La Pine
Extend and improve internet service throughout the region
Permit small destination resorts
Explore opportunities to acquire, develop or transfer high groundwater lots
Reinvest proceeds derived from the Neighborhood Planning Area located in La Pine into future improvements
for the city or South County that include, but are not limited to roads, parks, open space development and
maintenance, public buildings, and on-site and off-site water and wastewater facilities
Revise the Transferable Development Credit program given the current local economics
Ensure zoning codes, including height restrictions are business friendly
Reconcile those areas that experience property line disputes or code enforcement issues such as Section 36
Collaborate with the Ford Foundation which currently provides leadership training with small, rural communi-
ties to assist in implementation
Provide services for an aging population
Provide more opportunities for senior housing
Support La Pine Comprehensive Plan
Balance growth while retaining the rural character of South County
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Appendix 1 - Issue Identification (continued)
Natural Resources and Natural Hazards Category
Involve the community in developing solutions for improvements to wildlife habitat, water quality and water
quantity
Provide outreach and education materials to raise awareness about natural resource issues
Define and protect channel migration zones
Protect wildlife habitat, including wetlands and floodplains
Retain and increase native fish populations
Explore opportunities for wetland mitigation banking to protect wetlands
Improve and stabilize Upper Deschutes River stream flow
Engage property owners about the benefits of improving stream flow on the Upper Deschutes
Protect surface and groundwater quality
Support the leadership of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in working with the community
to address groundwater protection issues
Collaborate with the community to expand the range of tools available to protect groundwater quality by
reviewing new technologies
Support amendment to state regulations to permit centralized sewer systems in areas with high levels of
existing or potential development or identified water quality concerns
Expedite actions such as legislative amendments allowing sewers or similar infrastructure if a public hazard is
declared in rural Deschutes County,
Continue evaluating means to reduce nitrate loading from on-site wastewater systems by exploring innovative
on-site sewage treatment and disposal technology, retrofitting of existing substandard or inappropriately
located disposal systems, expansion of sewer systems, or other measures
Control and maintain livestock manure on-site to protect water quality
Reduce the threat of wildfire hazards
Require absentee property owners to maintain defensible space to minimize their risk and their neighbor’s risk
to wildfire hazards
Consider adopting an ordinance that requires absentee landowners to manage their properties with defensible
space so they are not at risk to the threat of wildfire
Inform residents when defensible space projects and Community Wildfire Protection Plans are being
implemented
Expand the Upper Deschutes River Coalition boundary to include the entire South County area
Prevent the proliferation of invasive weeds
Maintain rural neighborhoods with plenty of open space
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Appendix 1 - Issue Identification (continued)
Natural Resources and Natural Hazards Category
Coordinate with federal and state land management agencies and environmental non-governmental
organizations
Address stagnant water adjoining the Upper Deschutes River near Island Loop Way
Transportation Category
Collaborate with Oregon Department of Transportation and City of La Pine to address pedestrian and vehicle
crossing issues and access along Highway 97
Provide roads with adequate right-of-way for bicycling
Expand public transit opportunities
Explore partnerships that allow for constructing and paving local roads
Establish more park and ride lots near Highway 97, State Recreation Road, and Sunriver
Establish partnerships with road districts to improve and maintain roads that serve as primary thoroughfares
to other neighborhoods or provide egress for emergencies
Increase connectivity in such places as Lazy River South
Maintain and improve egress
Establish bike shoulders on Huntington Road
Pave sections of Foster Road, Huntington Road, and Pine Crest
Improve Forest Service Road 41 from Sunriver to the Inn at 7th Mountain
Discourage biking on Highway 97
Recreation and Other Category
Promote La Pine as a tourist destination separate from Sunriver
Expand the La Pine Park and Recreation District into the Three Rivers area
Explore opportunities for Deschutes County to provide park services for those areas in South County not
served by a park and recreation district
Provide additional parks and trails
Explore opportunities to acquire, develop or transfer high groundwater lots for open space, recreational and
economic development purposes
Establish more pathways along river corridors
Establish a trail system that links Sunriver to La Pine
Improve river access along the Little Deschutes and Deschutes rivers
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Appendix 1 - Issue Identification (continued)
Recreation and Other Category
Improve river access at Harper Bridge
Expand recreational opportunities for the disabled
Establish community greenhouses
Promote food self-sufficiency
Expand recycling centers in South County
Improve communication with the Board of County Commissioners and their staff by regularly attending or
hosting meetings in South County so residents gain a better understanding of any emerging issues taking place
in the region
Provide internet links to other South County organizations on Deschutes County’s own website
Protect the outdoors and South County’s small town feeling
Engage residents who do not maintain the appearance of their property since it can reduce property values in
a neighborhood
Maintain a network of neighborhood, homeowner associations, community organizations and similar groups
Educate new residents moving into South County about rural lifestyles and lower levels of public services
Protect property rights
Pursue self-sufficiency with minimal government or neighborhood interaction
Recognize the minimal role of government in South County when compared to a municipality
Improve and expand parking at Maxwell Veterans Memorial Bridge, a common access point for the Little
Deschutes River
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Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis
Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis
Themes Land Use and Economic Development Category
Promote Economic
Development
Establish an economic and/or tourism board
Ensure South County representation at Economic Development for Central Oregon
Permit small destination resorts
Support Central Oregon Community College branch in La Pine
Establish a 24-hour health care facility in La Pine
Extend and improve internet service throughout the region
Revise the Transferable Development Credit program given the current local
economics
Ensure zoning codes, including height restrictions are business friendly
Reconcile those areas that experience property line disputes or code enforcement
issues such as Section 36
Collaborate on
Economic
Development Issues
Reinvest proceeds derived from the Neighborhood Planning Area into future
improvements for the city or South County
Explore revenue sharing between Deschutes and Klamath County to address regional
issues
Explore opportunities to acquire, develop or transfer high groundwater lots
Support La Pine Comprehensive Plan
Collaborate with the Ford Foundation which currently provides leadership training
with small, rural communities to assist in implementation
Theme Natural Resources and Natural Hazards Category
Protect Wildlife
Habitat
Prevent the proliferation of invasive weeds
Protect wildlife habitat, including wetlands and floodplains
Retain and increase native fish populations
Improve and stabilize Upper Deschutes River stream flow
Involve the community in developing solutions for improvements to wildlife habitat
Explore opportunities for wetland mitigation banking to protect wetlands
Collaborate on
Wildlife Habitat
Issues
NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY Appendix 2-1
Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis (continued)
Themes Natural Resources and Natural Hazards Category
Protect Water
Quality
Control and maintain livestock manure on-site to protect water quality
Expedite actions such as legislative amendments allowing sewers or similar
infrastructure if a public hazard is declared in rural Deschutes County
Support amendment to state regulations to permit centralized sewer systems in areas
with high levels of existing or potential development or identified water quality
concerns
Continue evaluating means to reduce nitrate loading from on-site wastewater systems
by exploring innovative on-site sewage treatment and disposal technology, retrofitting
of existing substandard or inappropriately located disposal systems, expansion of sewer
systems, or other measures
Collaborate on
Water Quality
Projects
Support the leadership of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in working
with the community to address groundwater protection issues
Collaborate with the community to expand the range of tools available to protect
groundwater quality by reviewing new technologies
Involve the community in developing solutions for improvements to water quality and
water quantity
Reduce Risk to
Wildfire
Require absentee property owners to maintain defensible space to minimize their risk
and their neighbor’s risk to wildfire hazards
Inform residents when defensible space projects and Community Wildfire Protection
Plans are being implemented
Collaborate with
Community
Organizations and
Agencies
Expand the Upper Deschutes River Coalition boundary to include the entire South
County area
Coordinate with federal and state land management agencies and environmental non-
governmental organizations
Themes Transportation Category
Provide roads with adequate right-of-way for bicycling
Establish more park and ride lots near Highway 97, State Recreation Road and Sunriver
Improve the
Transportation
System
Increase connectivity in such places as Lazy River South
Maintain and improve egress
Establish bike shoulders on Huntington Road
Pave sections of Foster Road, Huntington Road, and Pine Crest
Appendix 2-2 NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY
Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis (continued)
Themes Transportation Category
Improve the
Transportation
System
Improve Forest Service Road 41 from Sunriver to the Inn at 7th Mountain
Discourage biking on Highway 97
Collaborate on
Transportation
Projects
Collaborate with Oregon Department of Transportation and City of La Pine to address
pedestrian and vehicle crossing issues and access along Highway 97
Expand public transit opportunities
Explore partnerships that allow for constructing and paving local roads
Establish partnerships with road districts to improve and maintain roads that serve as
primary thoroughfares to other neighborhoods or provide egress for emergencies
Themes Recreation and Other Category
Invest in Park and
Recreation
Programs and
Projects
Provide additional parks and trails
Improve river access along the Little Deschutes and Deschutes rivers
Improve and expand parking at Maxwell Veterans Memorial Bridge, a common access
point for the Little Deschutes River
Improve river access at Harper Bridge
Expand recreational opportunities for the disabled
Establish community greenhouses
Expand recycling centers in South County
Establish Park and
Recreation
Partnerships
Promote La Pine as a tourist destination separate from Sunriver
Expand the La Pine Park and Recreation District into the Three Rivers area
Explore opportunities for Deschutes County to provide park services for those areas in
South County not served by a park and recreation district
Explore opportunities to acquire, develop or transfer high groundwater lots for open
space, recreational and economic development purposes
Maximize Public
Outreach
Improve communication with the Board of County Commissioners and their staff by
regularly attending or hosting meetings in South County so residents gain a better
understanding of any emerging issues taking place in the region
Provide internet links to other South County organizations on Deschutes County’s own
website Provide internet links to other South County organizations on Deschutes
County’s own website
NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY Appendix 2-3
Appendix 2 - Issue Analysis (continued)
Themes Recreation and Other Category
Minimize Role of
Government
Protect property rights
Educate new residents moving into South County about rural lifestyles and lower levels
of public services
Recognize the minimal role of government in South County when compared to a
municipality
Pursue self-sufficiency with minimal government or neighborhood interaction
Promote food self-sufficiency
Appendix 2-4 NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY
Appendix 3 - Partnering Agencies
Appendix 3 - Partnering Agencies & Organizations in South County
Name Expertise
Bend-La Pine School District 7th largest school district in Oregon
Central Oregon Association of Realtors Real estate organization promoting its industry, values, and ethics
Central Oregon Builders Association Non-profit trade organization promoting & improving the building industry
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Council of government offering training and economic development services
Central Oregon Visitors Association Non-profit tourism destination marketing association
City of La Pine Incorporated in 2006, one of four municipalities in Deschutes County
Deschutes County Created in 1916, offers a number of government services and programs to residents
Deschutes County Citizens Action Group Non-profit organization encouraging active citizen participation in county-wide issues
Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District Certified to provide natural resource technical assistance & research to property owners
Deschutes River Conservancy Non-profit organization focused on restoring stream flow and improving water quality
La Pine Chamber of Commerce Advocacy organization for La Pine area businesses promoting commerce and tourism
La Pine Community Action Team Non-profit organization with facilitators promoting partnerships through collaboration
La Pine Industrial Group Community organization promoting a 327 acre industrial park in La Pine
La Pine Park & Recreation District Serves an 86 square mile area providing affordable recreation programs & facilities
La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Fire district covers more than 100 miles, offering fire & emergency services to residents
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Regulatory agency whose job it to protect the quality of Oregon’s environment
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Agency responsible for protecting and enhancing all Oregon fish & wildlife
Oregon Department of Forestry Agency responsible for all matters pertaining to forestry
Oregon Department of Land Conservation &
Development
Agency responsible for the statewide land use planning program, which protects farm &
forest lands, conservation of natural resources, & orderly & efficient development
Oregon Department of State Lands
Administrative agency of State Land Board, which manages land and other resources
dedicated to the common school fund
Oregon Department of Transportation Agency responsible for providing safe, efficient state transportation systems
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Provides natural, historic, & recreational sites including La Pine State Park
Project Wildfire County effort & organization creating long term wildfire-resistant communities
Sunriver Resort, LLC Planned private residential & resort community encompassing 3,300 acres
Sunriver Homeowners Association Not-for-profit corporation maintaining common areas & local government for Sunriver
Trout Unlimited National organization with a Deschutes chapter focusing on fisheries & watersheds
Trust for Public Land National non-profit with Central OR. office conserving land for parks, & natural places
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Deschutes
National Forest
Manages Deschutes National Forest, one of the most popular recreation forests in the
Pacific Northwest. Forest attracts 8 million people every year
Economic Development for Central Oregon Private non-profit organization dedicated to diversifying the regional economy by
recruiting new companies and helping existing traded sector companies expand
U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Land
Management
Manages public lands, including the Deschutes Wild & Scenic River. Riparian
improvement, grazing management, & fisheries habitat are some of their emphases
NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY Appendix 3-1
Appendix 3 - Partnering Agencies & Organizations in South County (continued)
Name Expertise
U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service
Enforces federal wildlife laws, protects endangered species, restores significant fisheries
and conserves wildlife habitat for the continuing benefit of U.S. citizens
Upper Deschutes River Coalition Non-profit organization focusing on healthy fire resistant forests & watersheds
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Non-profit organization protecting & restoring local rivers through collaboration projects
Appendix 3-2 NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation
Economic Development
Issue Policy Formation Partnering Agencies and Organizations
Adult Education Explore establishing a COCC
presence in La Pine
Central Oregon Community College
City of La Pine
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
Code Amendments
Modify Transferable Development
Credit program; allow small
destination resorts; rectify property
line and code enforcement disputes;
and establish business friendly zoning
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and
Development
Economic &
Tourism Board
Representation
Explore establishing separate
economic and tourism organizations
for south Deschutes County
Central Oregon Visitor’s Association
City of La Pine
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Economic Development for Central Oregon
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
La Pine Industrial Group
Health Care
Facility
Explore establishing a 24-hour health
care facility in La Pine
City of La Pine
Deschutes County
Health Care Professionals and Service Providers
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
High Groundwater
Lots
Explore opportunities to acquire,
develop or transfer high groundwater
lots
Community organizations
Deschutes County
La Pine Park and Recreation District
Internet Service
Support efforts to extend and
improve internet service throughout
the region
Community organizations
Deschutes County
Internet service providers
NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY Appendix 4-1
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation (continued)
Wildlife Habitat
Instream Flow
Support efforts that Improve and
stabilize Upper Deschutes River
stream flow
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Deschutes River Conservancy
Irrigation Districts
Invasive Weeds Support efforts that minimize the
spread of invasive vegetation
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
Native Fish Support efforts that retain and
increase native fish populations
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Trout Unlimited
Upper Deschutes River Coalition
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Wetlands,
Floodplains,
Migratory
Corridors, etc.
Support efforts that protect wildlife
habitat
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Trout Unlimited
Upper Deschutes River Coalition
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Advanced
Wastewater
Treatment Options
Expedite actions such as legislative
amendments allowing sewers or
similar infrastructure if a public hazard
is declared in rural Deschutes County
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Groundwater
Protection
Work with the community to address
groundwater protection issues
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Water Quality
Livestock Runoff
Support efforts to control and
maintain livestock manure on-site to
protect water quality
Community organizations
Deschutes County
Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District
Appendix 4-2 NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation (continued)
Wildfires
Issue Policy Formation Leading and Supporting Partners
Defensible Space
Projects
Inform residents when defensible
space projects and Community
Wildfire Protection Plans are being
implemented
Bureau of Land Management
Community Organizations
Deschutes National Forest
Oregon Department of Forestry
Project Wildfire
Upper Deschutes River Coalition
Defensible Space
Requirements
Consider requiring absentee property
owners to maintain defensible space
to minimize their risk and their
neighbor’s risk to wildfire hazards
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Oregon Department of Forestry
Project Wildfire
Upper Deschutes
River Coalition
Consider establishing a coalition for
the Greater La Pine Community
Wildfire Protection Plan similar to the
Upper Deschutes River Coalition
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Project Wildfire
Forest Service
Road 41
Improve Forest Service Road 41 from
Sunriver to the Inn at 7th Mountain
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Deschutes National Forest
Park & Ride Lots Consider establishing more park and
ride lots
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Transportation System
Right-of-Way for
Bicycling
Explore opportunities to provide
roads with adequate right-of-way for
bicycling
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Road Districts
Road Districts
Establish partnerships with road
districts to improve and maintain
roads that serve as primary
thoroughfares to other
neighborhoods or provide egress for
emergencies
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Project Wildfire
Road Districts
NEWBERRY COUNTRY: A PLAN FOR SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY Appendix 4-3
Appendix 4 - Policy Formation (continued)
Transportation System
Issue Policy Formation Leading and Supporting Partners
Transit Explore expanding public transit
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Community Organizations
City of La Pine
Deschutes County
Sunriver
Recreation
Community
Greenhouses
Promote establishment of community
greenhouses
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
La Pine Park and Recreation District
High Groundwater
Lots
Explore opportunities to acquire,
develop or transfer high groundwater
lots for open space, recreational and
economic development purposes
Community organizations
Deschutes County
La Pine Park and Recreation District
Parks, Trails, River
Access and
Recreation
Consider expanding the La Pine Park
and Recreation District into the
Three Rivers area
Community Organizations
La Pine Parks and Recreation District
Deschutes County
Recycling Centers Consider expanding recycling centers
Community organizations
Deschutes County
La Pine Park and Recreation District
Wilderness Garbage
Communication
Improve communication with the
Board of County Commissioners and
their staff by regularly attending or
hosting meetings in South County so
residents gain a better understanding
of any emerging issues taking place in
the region
Community organizations
Deschutes County
Education
Educate new residents moving into
South County about rural lifestyles
and lower levels of public services
Community Organizations
Deschutes County
Public Outreach
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
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data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
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1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
La Pine City Limit
Unincorporated Community
Destination Resort Eligibility Area
August 22, 2012
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Sunriver
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Appendix 5.7 - Public Water Systems
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Cottonwood Rd
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
Unincorporated Community
La Pine City Limit
Public Drinking Water System
La Pine
Sunriver
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Appendix 5.8 - La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
La Pine City Limit
Unincorporated Community
La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
August 22, 2012
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Sunriver
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Appendix 5.9 - Oregon Conservation Strategy
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
Unincorporated Community
La Pine City Limit
Oregon Conservation Strategy
La Pine
Sunriver
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Appendix 5.10 - Domestic Wastewater Systems
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
Unincorporated Community
La Pine City Limit
Domestic Wastewater Systems
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Sunriver
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Appendix 5.11 - Special Road Districts
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
Unincorporated Community
La Pine City Limit
Special Road District
Beaver Road District
DRRH Special Road District Unit #6
DRRH Unit #8 Part 3 Road District
Fall River Estates Road District
Forest View Road District
Lazy River Road District
Newberry Estates Road District
Pinewood Country Estates Special Road District
Ponderosa Pines East Road District
River Forest Road District
Special Road District #1
Special Road District #8
Spring River Road District
Vandevert Acres Road District
August 22, 2012
La Pine
Sunriver
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Appendix 5.12 - La Pine Park & Recreation District
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Cottonwood Rd
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Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
La Pine City Limit
Unincorporated Community
La Pine Park & Recreation District
August 22, 2012
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Sunriver
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Appendix 5.13 - South County Bikeways
1" = 1.75 mi.
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cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in the digital
data or the underlying records. There are no warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accompanying this product.
However, notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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Cottonwood Rd
La Pin
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August 22, 2012
Legend
South County Bikeway
Railroad
State Highway
Rivers & Lakes
Unincorporated Community
La Pine City Limit