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                                                                        LAND USE PLANNING SPOTLIGHT

                                                                        2024 Urban Growth Boundary Amendment

                                                                        Updated 7-6-26PROJECT UPDATESUGB Amendment Application:  Land use approvals are necessary to formally adopt the UGB expansion through the Sisters Planning Commission and City Council and the Deschutes County Planning Commission and Board of County…

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                                                                        Affordable Housing

                                                                        BACKGROUNDAccess to affordable, quality housing in safe neighborhoods with community services is essential for all Oregonians. Like other cities in Oregon, the City of Sisters is responsible for helping to ensure that its residents have access to a variety of housing types that…

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                                                                        Development Code Amendments

                                                                        The Sisters Development Code governs all of the land within the incorporated city limits of Sisters. The six chapters of this Code are used together to review land use applications. Changes to the code, referred to as "Text Amendments", may be necessary from time to time to reflect…

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                                                                        Northwest Park Master Plan Project

                                                                        Master Plan for the City’s Newest Park Complete *April 8, 2026*  The City Council Approved the Northwest Park Master Plan Report. The Report can be found HERE. PROJECT SUMMARYThe City of Sisters worked with consultant NV5…

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                                                                        Scott Woodford Community Development Director (541) 323-5211 Email
                                                                        Matthew Martin Principal Planner (541) 323-5208 Email
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