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Terrebonne Community Plan Open House #1

Welcome!

What is this open house for?
The purpose of this online open house is to gather input on the Terrebonne Community Plan. The Plan is being updated by Deschutes County's Community Development Department. This document helps decision makers understand how and to what extent Terrebonne should grow. Visit each section to learn more and share your vision for Terrebonne for the next 20 years. If you attended the in-person open house on April 7, 2026, all of the information in this survey is the same as was presented during that event.



Tell us what you think! Share your ideas below.
1.What do you like most about Terrebonne?(Required.)
2.What needs improvement?(Required.)
Community Snapshot
Rural Community
In Oregon, most new growth is meant to happen inside cities. Rural land outside cities is mainly for farming, forestry, and limited housing. As an exception, Rural Communities like Terrebonne can have more development, such as homes, businesses, and small industrials development, as long as roads, water, and sewer services can support it and nearby farms are not harmed.

Septic System Impact on Development
Growth in Terrebonne has been slow because septic systems are difficult to install. The soil is rocky, and many lots are too small for today's septic requirements. Many property owners must combine lots just to build one home.

When sewer service becomes available, more homes and businesses could be built. Areas currently dedicated to septic drainfields could be redeveloped. Planners are looking for feedback on the type and scale of development desired by the community.



In this example, if the property connects to a STEP sewer system, the old drainfield and repair area may not be needed and could be built upon.

Tell us what you think!
3.What does Terrebonne look and feel like 20 years from now?(Required.)
Housing Development


Housing Choice in Terrebonne
The installation of sewer may provide the opportunity for new housing types - such as duplexes, triplexes, or even small apartment buildings. Some lots may also be able to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - small secondary units on lots with a primary dwelling.

Tell us what you think! What type of housing would you like to see? Where would you like it to go?
4.What type of housing would you like to see in Terrebonne?(Required.)
5.Where should that housing go? (Example: Near Highway 97, mixed in with businesses, near C Avenue, etc.)(Required.)
Business Development

Economic Opportunities
Terrebonne has a small mix of businesses that mainly serve local residents and nearby rural areas. Because Terrebonne is a Rural Community, it can have more business growth than most rural land, but not as much as a city. Any new development must fit within the community boundary and have the needed roads, water, and sewer services.

If sewer becomes available, Terrebonne could support more types of businesses, such as restaurants, small shops, offices, or light-industrial workplaces.

Tell us what you think! Why type of businesses would you like to see? Where should they go?

6.What type of businesses does Terrebonne need?(Required.)
7.Where should those businesses go? (Example: Near Highway 97, mixed in with businesses, near C Avenue, etc.)(Required.)
Community Vision

Terrebonne in 20 years
As Terrebonne plans for the next 20 years, we want to hear your ideas about the community's overall vision. This section provides the opportunity to give feedback on anything you want planners to take into consideration when developing the plan. Think about what would make Terrebonne a better place to live, work, and visit.

There is no requirement for Terrebonne to grow, so your input will help guide what should be protected, improved, and created in the future.



Tell us what you think!
8.Is this vision statement still accurate? What would you change?(Required.)
9.What else is on your mind? What else would you like planners to know?