ZIP code 97703 is governed by the city of Bend, OR, home to about 83% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bend's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 97703 also covers:
- unincorporated Deschutes County~18% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 97703 based on Bend ordinances.
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Public Conduct
4 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Cat RulesLight
- Breed RestrictionsSome
- MicrochippingLight
- Bird ProtectionSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
4 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesFire Regulations
6 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
- Propane StorageSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- E-Bike ClassesLight
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Holiday DisplaysLight
- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesShort-Term Rentals
6 rules- Taxes & FeesSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- ParkletsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 rule- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
2 rules- PawnbrokersSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleBuilding Safety
5 rulesParking Rules
6 rulesRental Property Rules
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
3 rules- Defensible SpaceSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleFence Regulations
1 rule- Retaining WallsSome