Planning & Zoning

Updated 6-10-26PROJECT 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…

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…

In partnership with Deschutes County, the City of Sisters has received funding for historic preservation projects through the State’s Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Certified Local Government (CLG) grant. CLG Grant 2023-2024 project:

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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…

In Sisters there are a variety of growth management tools in place to ensure that as towns and cities grow, they do so in a sustainable manner that provides the uses a community needs and the infrastructure to support it.  While the goal is to manage growth, it is important to note that it…

The city and community of Sisters is committed to preserving the dark skies in and around Sisters for all to enjoy. This is demonstrated through passionate community support and through its Dark Skies Outdoor Lighting Ordinance and designation as an International Dark Sky Community.Dark Skies…