(A) A system development charge shall be imposed when a change of use of a parcel or structure occurs, but credit shall be given for uses that qualify for an exemption pursuant to § 156.11. The system development charge shall be based upon the difference between the system development charge calculated for the new use and the system development charge calculated for the pre-existing use under the current methodology. The credit so computed shall not exceed the calculated system development charge. No refund shall be made on account of such credit.
(B) Credit shall also be given for the cost of a qualified public improvement, upon acceptance by the City of that public improvement. The credit provided for by this division (B) shall be only for the improvement fee charges for the type of improvement being constructed and may be granted only for that portion of such improvement that exceeds the City’s minimum standard facility size or capacity needed to serve that development’s project or property. The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that a particular improvement qualifies under this section. The request for credit shall be in writing no later than 60 days after acceptance of the improvement by the City. The credit shall not exceed the improvement fee even if the cost of the capital improvement exceeds the applicable improvement fee.
(C) Credit shall be used within ten years from the date the credit is given and not be transferable from one development to another, except in compliance with standards adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 680, passed 6-7-2023)