System Development Charges reports are available

Reports that outline the methodologies used to calculate proposed updates to water, transportation, and sewer System Development Charges (SDCs) are now available for review.

Some of the biggest changes being proposed through the SDC methodology update include tiering residential SDCs based on square footage for single-unit and middle housing, creating more consistency between how water, sewer, and transportation charges are assessed, and expanding SDC exemptions for childcare facilities.

The City will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2024, at the Bend City Council meeting. This meeting will be held virtually through Zoom and in person at the Bend City Hall, Council Chambers, 710 NW Wall St. To observe this meeting, livestreaming will be available at www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda.

Comments on the methodology will be taken at the public hearing. Comments can also be made in writing in advance of the public hearing to Senior Management Analyst Sarah Hutson at shutson@bendoregon.gov. Written comments must be received before the close of the public hearing to be considered.

If adopted, fee changes from the proposed water, transportation, and sewer SDC methodology are presently planned to go into effect for all applicable permits applied for on or after July 1, 2024.

See draft reports:

• Transportation System Development Charges Methodology Report (Table 3-7 corrected on Nov. 20, 2023.)
• Water System Development Charges Methodology Report (Appendix B corrected on Nov. 20, 2023.)
• Sewer System Development Charges Methodology Report (Appendix B corrected on Nov. 20, 2023. Limited update. Review the existing 2015 Sewer SDC Methodology.)