Parking Benefit Districts

To extend priority parking access to residents of the Old Bend Neighborhood.

Parking strategies implemented with the Old Bend Neighborhood Parking Benefit District (OBNPBD) aim to mitigate on-street parking by non-residents within a defined geographic area within the Old Bend Neighborhood in the City of Bend.

Under this program, residents within the Parking Benefit District can purchase parking permits to park along roadways in their area and non-residents can park in a variety of areas within the Parking Benefit District as specified and permitted.

• 4h Recreational Parking Areas
• Paid Special Event Parking Areas
• 2h Time Limited Business Parking Areas
• Future Paid On-Street Parking Corridors

In Parking Benefit Districts, a Neighborhood Parking District Board or Committee can utilize a percentage of parking revenues generated within the district to make neighborhood improvements that improve quality of life and neighborhood safety.
Residents in Parking Benefit Districts can obtain parking permits to utilize street parking in their neighborhood. Other revenue sources can include paid on-street parking fees, parking citation revenue, and other permit fees.

After an area is designated as a residential permit parking area, residents submit a residential parking permit application via the online permit portal where virtual permits are issued after all documentation is received.

There are four (4) types of Parking Permits:

Residential Permits

• A residential parking permit may be issued for each vehicle owned, leased or under the continuing custody of an applicant who provides proof of residency within the designated residential permit parking area. 
• Where it appears that the number of permits issued would exceed the number of legal on street parking spaces. The total number of permits may be decreased at the discretion of the Parking Services Division.

Construction & Service Vehicle Permits

A Construction & Service Vehicle Permit may be issued for any vehicle owned, leased, or under the continuing custody of a business or individual who is performing construction, maintenance, or service work in a designated residential permit parking area. However, the issuance of the permits are subject to the following criteria:

• Annual permits are available for a fee

• A valid, not expired business permit with the City of Bend must be presented at time of application

• A valid vehicle registration form must be presented.

Visitor Permits:

Any person eligible to obtain a residential parking permit can acquire a visitor parking permit. However, no more than one (1) annual visitor parking permit will be issued at any one time. Temporary Visitor or Guest Passes are available. There are three types of visitor parking permits which are described as follows;

• One-day Visitor Parking Permits are valid during the date indicated upon the face of the permit. A vehicle displaying such permit is exempt from the applicable parking time restrictions established pursuant to this program.

• 14-day Visitor Parking Permits are valid for the period of 14 days commencing upon the date indicated upon the face of the permit. A vehicle displaying said permit is exempt from parking time restrictions established pursuant to this program.

• 1-year Visitor Parking Permits are valid for the period of one year from January 1st to December 31st. A vehicle displaying said permit is exempt from parking time restrictions established pursuant to this program.

Short Term Rental Permits

Owners or property managers of Short Term Rental units within a residential parking area may apply for a ONE, (1) year parking permit for guests as follows:

• Permits are only issued to properties without driveways or alley access

• A valid STR business permit must be presented at time of application

• These permits renew annually

Proof of eligibility to acquire residential parking permit consists of, but is not limited to, a driver’s license, current rent receipt, or utility bill which identifies the applicant as a resident of a dwelling unit in the area. Proof of vehicle ownership or continuing custody consists of, but is not limited to, a vehicle registration or certificate of vehicle lease agreement.

Residential parking permits are valid for a term of one (1) year from January 1 to December 31, regardless of the actual date of issuance.

The residential parking permits renew annually and are valid from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year. Annual renewal period begins in October and ends on January 31. All permits are managed via an online permit system.

Following is the proposed fee schedule for different types of residential parking permits:

Type of Permit	Annual Fee
Residential Parking	$25 (Senior rate $15, income qualified rate available)
Service Business Permit (For Service vehicles on business calls)	$75
Contractor Permit (For contractors to be used for permitted short or long-term projects)	$10 per day/vehicle (long-term rate available) $150 flat fee for long-term projects (2 weeks +)
STR Permit	$150
Visitor Parking (one per dwelling)	No Fee
Visitor Parking (1 day)	No Fee
Visitor Parking (14-day)	$25
In District Employee (Valid only on streets on block around place of employment.)	$60 (or $5 per month)

 

 

On duty vehicles from the Fire and Police Department as well as City of Bend and Bend Parks & Recreation District vehicles on official business, as well as vehicles that properly display an ADA placard are exempt from permit requirements and parking restrictions as applicable by local and state law.

The proposed Parking Benefit District has the goal to be self-sufficient and independent from the City of Bend general fund. Parking permit fees ensure that this can be achieved and that additional revenues generated can have a financial benefits for the neighborhood via citizen suggested improvement projects..

Parking strategies within the Parking Benefit District DO NOT:

1. Guarantee or reserve to the holder of a parking permit an on-street parking space within the designated residential permit parking area.
2. Authorize the permit parking holder to leave standing his/her unregistered vehicle for more than 72 hours.
3. Authorize the abridgment or alteration of regulations established by authority other than this Program.
4. Exempt the permit parking holder from other traffic controls and regulations existing in the designated residential permit parking area.

Recreational areas within a parking district are areas close to and around public parks or attractions and that are highly utilized by City of Bend residents and/or visitors and tourists. There is a 4hour time limit in recreational areas to prevent vehicles from parking in this area all day long. Parking is prohibited outside park hours.

Certain streets within a Parking District can be part of a Special Event Area to create available parking spaces for attendees of nearby special events. Roads and streets within a Special Event Area must:

• Be a minimum of 32ft wide to allow for double sided parking
• Have parking availability in addition to required residential spaces
• Non-residents and special event attendees are able to park in a Special Event Area during a special event. A parking fee applies.

Certain streets around small business corridors within a parking district will have time limits to support the business in the area. Time limits often applied are:

• 20 min
• 1 hour
• 2 hours

Small business corridors within the parking district that are home to retail and food business.

Employees of small business within the district are able to receive a parking permit if they can show proof of employment. This permit allows for parking on specific streets close to their place of employment.

Only vehicles with permits may park in the district, including  RVs and Campers.