In 2023, the Bend City Council created a temporary committee to provide guidance on tree regulation in new developments. Council goals included a review of current tree regulations and consideration of amendments to balance community concerns and housing production.

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Committee members represented neighborhood associations, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the Environment and Climate Committee, arborists, developers, engineers, architects and the public at large. Committee members were chosen to reflect a wide variety of viewpoints and experience related to balancing natural resources and development.

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All TRUAC meetings were open to the public. 

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