System Development Charges (SDCs)
System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time fees based on the proposed new use or increase in use of a property. These charges apply to new construction and redevelopment of an existing use which may increase the impact to City infrastructure. SDC revenues may only be used for capital costs; they cannot be used for ongoing facility or system maintenance or for projects that either fix existing system deficiencies or replace existing capacity. Local governments must establish SDCs by ordinance or resolution and through a public process. The local government must have a methodology to calculate reimbursement and improvement fees and provide for a credit if a developer finances certain improvements.
Under ORS 223.297 to 223.314, SDCs may be used by cities, counties, and special districts for capital improvements related to: water supply, treatment, and distribution; waste water collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal; drainage and flood control; transportation; or parks and recreation. The City of Sandy currently charges four SDCs in accordance with the following methodologies: Water SDCs, Wastewater SDCs, Transportation SDCs, and Parks SDCs. SDC fees are revised periodically through a seperate resolution process associated with the City fee schedule. You may find the current fee schedule here: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/finance/page/fees.
If you would like to be sent SDC correspondence in the future please send your request, including your mailing address, to planning@ci.sandy.or.us.
UPCOMING HEARINGS
The City Council will consider modifications to the Parks SDC and Transportation SDC fees, and the Water SDC and Wastewater SDC methodologies and fees on April 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm. For more information on the hearings occurring on April 6, please visit these sites:
Parks and Transportation SDCs: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/administration/page/notice-public-hearings-tr...
Water and Wastewater SDCs: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/administration/page/notice-public-hearings-wa...
