•Streamline development review for minor additions or expansions and/or changes of use, and applicable single-unit detached dwellings, townhomes, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, single room occupancies with six or fewer units and cottage cluster developments.

•Ensure compliance with specific appearance, transportation safety and utility standards specified in this code.

•Provide rules, regulations and standards for efficient and effective administration of Site Plan Review;

•Carry out the development pattern and plan of the City according to the Bend Comprehensive Plan policies;

•Promote the public health, safety and general welfare;

•Ensure adequate public facilities and services are available to serve new development;

•Encourage efficient use of land resources, full utilization of urban services, mixed uses, transportation options, and detailed human-scaled design.

•Ensure detailed, human-scale design, while affording flexibility to use a variety of architectural building styles. [Ord. NS-2488, 2023; Ord. NS-2423, 2021; Ord. NS-2271, 2016; Ord. NS-2251, 2015]