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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 10 > City’s plans for growth could set precedents

City’s plans for growth could set precedents

Bend’s urban growth boundary, though it’s still expected to be fine-tuned, may have far-reaching effects on Oregon land use law

By Nick Budnick / The Bulletin
May 10, 2009

SALEM — More than two dozen formal objections have been filed against Bend’s plan to expand onto nearly 8,500 acres over the next 20 years, setting up a battle over land use law that could echo around the state.

On Jan. 5, when the Bend City Council voted to expand its urban....

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