City staff say water system development charges should fall after updated SDC study
Feb 4, 2026
A consultant review found West Linn's water system development charges (SDCs) can be substantially reduced because the city is largely built out and only a small share of capital projects expand capacity; staff recommended moving to an adoption hearing on the reduced SDCs.
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City staff and the Utility Advisory Board presented an updated System Development Charge analysis and recommended the council move toward an adoption hearing for reduced water SDCs. Eric Lays, the city's public works director, introduced the study and said it reflects the city's water system master plan and limited future growth.
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