The Bulletin

Bend tree code debate unfurled before hearings officer

The city of Bend’s code to protect trees from development is on the line as an affordable housing developer mounts a legal argument that the new regulations infringe on state law. The public has a two ...
KTVZ

Businesses, groups join Pahlisch Homes in challenge to Bend tree code; mayor defends ‘reasonable, balanced’ rules

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A group of organizations and businesses announced Wednesday they have joined in a legal action by Pahlisch Homes to require the City of Bend to pause the implementation of a new ...
OPB

Bend affordable housing provider takes issue with city’s tree code

Thistle & Nest, an affordable housing provider in Bend, says the city’s new tree code isn’t flexible enough and is raising the cost of building new housing in Central Oregon. At one of the affordable ...
Columbus Dispatch

New Columbus law requires tree replacement or fee for tree removal from city property

A change in Columbus city code now requires trees to be replaced if they are removed from city-owned land or rights-of-way, such as tree lawns next to city streets. The requirement comes as the city ...