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Application Guide - Structural (Commercial)

 

 

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Application Guide - Electrical Permit (Commercial)

 

 

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Application Guide - 1 & 2 Family Dwelling and Structural

Here you will learn about what documents you will need to upload with the building permit along with what type of application you need to select.

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Application Guide - Agricultural or Equine Exempt Permit
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Application Guide - Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits (Residential)
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Application Guide - Manufactured Dwelling Placement
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        • 247-24-000839-PA, 840-ZC; McKenzie Meadow Village, LLC; Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change
        • 247-25-000035-TA; Sunriver Community Limited District Text Amendment
        • 247-25-000076-LR - Appeal of Lot of Record Verification
        • 247-25-000093-A; ODOT Lava Butte Trail Remand
        • 247-25-000106-TA: Tumalo RV Park Text Amendment
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        • 247-25-000078-TA Temporary Hardship Dwelling Text Amendment
        • 247-22-000464-CU, 247-22-000466-SP; Lava Terrace Cellars Winery & Vinyard
        • 247-22-000573-ZC, 247-22-000574-PA; Last Ranch, LLC - Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change
        • 247-23-000700-TA - RVs as Rental Dwellings Text Amendments
        • 247-24-000244-IA; Development Agreement for Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver RV Campground
        • 247-24-000404-PA, 405-ZC; Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) - Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change
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        • 247-25-000171-TA - Clear and Objective Housing Text Amendments (Goal 5 - Title 18)
        • Remand of 247-22-000678-MC; Thornburgh Destination Resort; Modification of CMP/FMP/FWMP File No. 247-25-000229-A
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        • 247-21-001043-PA and 247-21-001044-ZC; Eden Central Properties Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change
        • 247-22-000353-PA and 247-22-000354-ZC; Marken Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change
        • 247-22-000436-ZC, 247-22-000443-PA; Destiny Court Properties, LLC - Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zone Change, & PUD
        • 247-22-000678-MC; Thornburgh Destination Resort; Modification of CMP/FMP/FWMP
        • 247-22-000883-CU, 884-SP, 885-LL, 886-LL; Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a Guest Ranch
        • 247-23-000302-DR; ODOT Lava Butte Trail
        • 247-23-000614-CU, 247-23-000615-SP; Psilocybin Service Center at Juniper Preserve
        • LUBA Remand 247-24-000395-A , 247-21-001043-PA and 247-21-001044-ZC; Eden Central Properties Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change
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