(A) Structures and uses established and existing on or before June 7, 1976, are exempt from system development charges imposed by this chapter, except water and wastewater charge, to the extent of the structure or use then existing and to the extent of the parcel of land as it is constituted on that date. Structure and uses affected by this division (A) shall pay the water and wastewater charges pursuant to the terms of this subchapter upon the receipt of a permit to connect to the water or wastewater system.
(B) Additions to single-family dwellings that do not constitute the addition of a dwelling unit, as defined by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, are exempt from all portions of the system development charge, except water and sewer as described in division (A).
(C) An alteration, addition, replacement or change in use that does not increase the parcel’s or structure’s use of the public improvement facility as defined by resolution adopted by Council is exempt from that facility’s portions of the system development charge.
(D) Any public facility or improvement which is or by agreement undertaken by the City of Amity is exempt from system development charges imposed by the terms of this chapter.
(E) If a structure is removed from real property and permit fees for a new structure are paid within five years of the removal, then system development charges shall be assessed only to the extent that the impact to the City infrastructure is greater than the original structure. If permit fees for a new structure or development are paid after five years, full system development charges shall be assessed.
(F) System development charges may be waived or reduced for a proposed specific use or structure by resolution of Council if Council finds such waiver or reduction to be in the best interest of the community and an alternate source of funding will be used.
(Ord. 680, passed 6-7-2023)