SDC Information

Background

System Development Charges (SDCs) are Oregon's method of financing city and state services when new development occurs.  But many studies show that the SDCs currently being charged in most towns don't even come close to paying for the real cost of new development.

OCVA's efforts

One of OCVA's main initiatives is to help enact legislation requiring that SDCs cover ALL of the costs of development.  We will be working on this during the 2005 Legislative session.

In the meantime, to build momentum for this effort, we are asking OCVA member cities to submit non-binding resolutions calling for the repeal of ORS 223.297, et. seq., to their city councils, and request that the council pass the resolution.  A sample resolution is being provided for your use.

If you are successful in passing such a resolution, please contact us.

See a list of cities that have passed this resolution.

See our resolutions page containing other draft resolutions you may find useful.

See our resources section for links, documents, articles, and other resources you can use to make your case.

Other partner organizations

The Eugene Police Commission is supporting our efforts and asking for help from other public safety agencies.  Read more...

This page last modified on 2006-02-22 10:45.