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1.2 SDC Charges <br />The SDC imposed by EC 7.700 through 7.740 shall be computed by totaling the charges for <br />each system as set forth in these Methodologies. Based on that total,, the administrative <br />charge shall be calculated and added. After determining the total charges plus administrative <br />charge the credits shall be determined and deducted to arrive at the SDC to be collected. The <br />current rates are listed for each system charge, in the adopted SDC fee schedule located in <br />Appendix G. <br />2.a Exemptions and General Approach <br />This section outlines the general approach taken in calculating the City's development charges and <br />in determining and specifying appropriate expenditures of SDC revenue. For the purposes of this <br />document, the definitions in the Eugene Code, 1971 shall apply unless expressly provided to the <br />contrary. Appendix B contains definitions of words and phrases which are used throughout this <br />report, <br />2.1 Exemptions <br />To simplify the administration of the SDC, no development involving then-existing <br />improvements on a site will be deemed to increase usage of or create the need for additional <br />capital improvements until one of the following occurs: <br />(1) For property improved with only a single family dwelling, when: <br />(a) an additional dwelling unit is created, or <br />~,, (b) all or part of any structure on the site is changed to a use not permitted outright in <br />an RA zone in EC 9.384. <br />(2) -For all property not covered in (a) above: <br />(a) an additional dwelling unit is created, <br />(b) there is an increase in the number of plumbing fixture units on the site, <br />(c) 60 sq. ft. of impervious surface is added to the site, or <br />(d) either 3,000 or more square feet of floor space in a building changes use or 50% <br />or more of the gross floor space of the building changes use. <br />(3) An additional connection to, or an increase in the size of an existing connection to the <br />public wastewater or stormwater system is to be made. <br />2.2 General Method for City of Eugene SDC Rates <br />Table 1 provides an overview of the basis of the rate setting methodology; outlining the basic <br />rates, cost basis, service standards and means of implementation for each system charge. <br />New development should not be charged for a higher level of service than that currently <br />provided to the community or to which the community has committed future resources. <br />Therefore, additional capacity needs are determined using the City's existing level of service <br />or the City's funded level of service. In a similar manner, new development should be credited <br />for past and future bond payments on infrastructure related existing debt (Metropolitan <br />Wastewater Management Commission [MWMC]) and past trunk sewer levies. <br />May 1, 1997 City of Eugene SDC Methodology Page 2 <br />