A System Development Charge (SDC) is a one-time fee imposed on new development and some types of redevelopment. The fee is intended to recover the costs of existing and planned future improvements to the water, sewer, storm water, transportation, and park systems that provide capacity needed to serve new growth. Oregon law (ORS 223.27-223.314) defines SDCs and specifies how they shall be calculated, applied, and accounted for by local government.
Any SDC charges due must be paid to the City of Amity prior to issuance of building permit.