Viewing e-Plans

You can view land use applications and related documents on the City of Bend website in e-Plans public viewer (you may need to disable your pop-up blocker for this site).

Follow these steps:
  • Go to the City of Bend website: www.bendoregon.gov
  • Hover your curser over the “SERVICES” tab on the left of the home screen
  • In the third column, click on “Online Services”
  • Under the “Building & Planning” heading, click on “ePlans (Public Viewer)”
  • You will then be taken to the Active Projects List
  • On the right side of the screen, input the File Number you wish to see, i.e. PZ-99-9999
  • Click on the resulting link
Once you have access to the file you are looking for, you can view various documents related to the file. Sometimes, it can be difficult to view the files. In order to view files in PDF form, do the following:
  • On the right side of the screen, you will see various folders containing documents, click on the folder you wish to view.
  • The right side menu will then display all files, click the file you wish to view.
  • A separate screen will pop up with two boxes at the top labeled “Review” and “Publish”, click on “Publish”.
  • Select “Publish to PDF”.
  • On resulting screen, scroll down and click “Publish”
  • A new page will pop up with the document, which you can download as a PDF.
If you are unable to access files, or have questions about an application, you can contact the staff reviewer assigned to the file. Be sure to reference the file number in any correspondence.

Submitting Land-Use Comments

You are entitled to submit comments on land use applications within the stated comment period if you wish. All written comments should be directed toward the criteria that apply to the request. It's really helpful if you reference the Code, and the why or why-not a project conforms to the code. You must refer to the  project number (PZ-00-0000)  in your written comments.  
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Written comments may be emailed to the staff reviewer on the project, or mailed to the Bend Planning Division, 710 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703. You can also submit printed or handwritten comments in person at the City’s planning desk.

If you would like to submit comments on an application, here’s an email template:

To: jplanner@bendoregon.gov (planner assigned to file)
Subject: PZ-99-9999 (project or file number/s)

Hello,

This comment is in reference to PZ-99-9999 (project or file number/s). I oppose/support/have concerns about this application for the following reasons… (your opinion, concerns or comments).

Thank you for your consideration,

Jane Citizen (your name)
123 Century West Neighborhood Road
Bend, OR 97702 (your address)
541-555-5555 (your phone number)

​Handwritten comments can follow a similar outline.

If you'd like help, reach out to one of your CWNA Board Members - see the "Contact Us" page for email addresses.
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