Caldera Ranch growth boundary expansion
Summary
The council adopted the binding conceptual plan and UGB expansion for Caldera Ranch under SB 1537, despite neighbors raising wildfire, traffic and former mine-site safety concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Development-driven road, sewer and water improvements will be largely developer-funded, but city CIP projects like a future China Hat/Knott roundabout have no funding yet.
Future residents and the housing supply; the developer.
Woodside Ranch neighbors cite fire evacuation and traffic safety risks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Business Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
The council adopted the binding conceptual plan and UGB expansion for Caldera Ranch under SB 1537, despite neighbors raising wildfire, traffic and former mine-site safety concerns.
City Council Business Meeting - Sep 2, 2026
716-home development southeast of Bend with 30% deed-restricted affordable housing for 60 years. Neighbors opposed over wildfire evacuation, Knott Road congestion and fire service capacity; supporters cited the housing crisis. Council advanced it on first reading with tougher defensible-space language; county and state approvals still pending.
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