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Council approves ordinance giving case‑by‑case flexibility for system development charge credits

5936528 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Estacada council adopted Ordinance 2025‑009 to allow the city greater flexibility to grant system development charge (SDC) credits on a case‑by‑case basis; the ordinance was adopted as an emergency measure to take effect immediately. Councilor McElroy recused himself from the vote.

The Estacada City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025‑009, which amends municipal code section 3.16.120 to give the council greater discretion to grant system development charge (SDC) credits on a case‑by‑case basis. The ordinance was declared an emergency so it would take effect immediately upon adoption.

Staff explained the move followed council direction to provide more flexibility when awarding SDC credits, including options such as partial credit repayment, the ability to track credits for…

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