Hood River Passes SDC Exemption for Accessory Dwellings Amid FEMA Code Requirements
What happened
The Hood River City Council passed Ordinance 2098, which provides water and sewer System Development Charge (SDC) waivers for accessory dwellings that share water and sanitation connections with a primary dwelling. The ordinance codifies existing city practices and does not change SDC charges for transportation, stormwater, or school and park districts.
Why it matters
The local SDC waiver affects the cost structure for accessory dwelling unit construction within Hood River. This local policy action occurs as the Federal Emergency Management Agency imposes regulatory requirements, such as code updates for NFIP participation, on the area.
Who's involved
- Hood RiverPassed the local ordinance granting SDC waivers for accessory dwellings.
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyImposes regulatory requirements, such as code updates for NFIP participation, on Hood River.
- SDCIs the subject of the local ordinance regarding water and sewer waivers.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Hood River CountySpeculative
Hood River County could reduce future liability and operational costs if city code modernization occurs.
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The entities involved
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Hood River
city in and county seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
- SDC