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Senate Bill 1013, which was passed in July of this year, allows counties to permit property owners in rural residential zones who live in their primary dwelling to rent out an RV on their property as a residential tenancy subject to certain conditions.
Deschutes County is beginning the legislative process to adopt amendments to codify this in the County Code.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold an initial public hearing on Thursday, November 9, at 5:30 pm at the Deschutes Services Center in the Barnes and Sawyer room.
Stay tuned to the Community Development website for draft code and ways to participate.
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Deschutes County Solid Waste held an informational open house on the solid waste management facility siting process earlier this month.
The Solid Waste Department has been implementing a phased process over the past eighteen months to evaluate sites for a new facility. Knott Landfill, the County’s only landfill, is expected to reach capacity in 2029.
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The draft Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan is now available for community review and feedback.
Over the past 16 months, planning staff have engaged community members and technical experts on key issues facing the County. The resulting Deschutes County 2040 plan provides a policy framework for decision making on land use and planning matters in the rural County for the next twenty years. The plan will apply to private land in Deschutes County outside of urban growth boundaries.
Staff invites community members to review the draft plan and provide feedback to staff as the project enters the public hearing phase. To view the draft and additional information about the project, please visit deschutes.org/2040.
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Respiratory Season Guidance and Vaccine Updates | |
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As we head into respiratory season, Deschutes County Public Health wants to help residents stay healthy and protect themselves from illnesses such as COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza.
Due to the end of the COVID-19 emergency and the commercialization of COVID-19 vaccinations, COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed and paid for in a new way this fall. The majority of vaccine will be purchased and distributed directly from the manufacturers to pharmacies and health care providers, similar to influenza vaccine.
Due to this shift, Deschutes County Health Services will only be receiving limited doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and will not be providing large community vaccine clinics. This year, we will continue to focus our COVID-19 and influenza vaccination efforts to those:
- in congregate settings like shelters and long-term care facilities
- most at risk for severe disease
- who may not have other ways of accessing these vaccines including uninsured
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Congratulations to Deschutes County 9-1-1 Dispatcher Alice Baer! She was awarded a Bend Fire & Rescue “LifeSaver Award” for her part in the successful resuscitation of Bend resident Scott Walker. Debra Walker, Scott's wife, was also recognized with the same award.
On May 1, Mr. Walker was in his bedroom when he went into cardiac arrest. Debra immediately called 9-1-1 and, with guidance from Alice, administered CPR until Bend Police Department officers and Bend Fire & Rescue medics arrived on scene to take over lifesaving interventions.
Congratulations, Alice and Debra!
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Deschutes County Clerk's Office invites local students to enter the Deschutes County “I Voted” Sticker Contest. K-12 students are encouraged to design an “I Voted” sticker that will be used during the 2024 Presidential Primary and General elections and featured in each election’s Voters’ Pamphlet.
Elementary school (K-5) sticker design submissions will be accepted through the end of the year with the winner announced in February 2024. Middle-high school (6-12) sticker design submissions will be accepted through the end of June 2024 with the winner announced in August 2024.
Winning artwork will be used in Deschutes County Elections materials, promotions and outreach, and exhibited throughout the Deschutes County Services Building in downtown Bend.
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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit is coming Oct. 26.
The Central Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit is a free event which brings together Central Oregon residents, transportation planners, city and county officials, and experts from around the state. The summit is an opportunity to review what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done to make walking, bicycling, and using transit safe, comfortable, and accessible for everyone in Central Oregon.
Since the summit started in 2011 it has been held in communities all across Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties. We hope to see you there!
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County College for 2023 is officially underway.
County College is a 10 week course which aims to help community members learn more about County services.
Community members enroll in County College for many reasons. Some join because they're new to the area, others want to learn more about County government and some enjoy networking.
For more information and to enroll in next year's class, click the button below.
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We're hiring!
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team!
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