§ 720-53. Storm Drainage Service Charge.

A storm drainage service charge is imposed on each lot and parcel of land within the city, and the owner thereof, excepting only streets, boulevards, alleys, viaducts, sidewalks, curbing, street crossings, grade separations, and other public ways and easements, and highway structures and appurtenances belonging to the city.

(1)

Undeveloped land shall be exempted from stormwater service charges.

(2)

Road and freeway rights-of-way shall be exempted from the storm drainage service charge because they function as part of the stormwater collection and conveyance system. Railroads and other rights-of-way will be charged as described herein.

(3)

Properties that have existing stormwater detention facilities, or those planning such facilities, may have their storm drainage service charges reduced as determined by the utility engineer, in accordance with generally accepted engineering standards and practices to more accurately reflect the contribution to runoff from the property and the level of service provided to such property. The detention facilities must be in accord with the hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural design requirements of the rules and regulations. Facilities of the rules and regulations. Facilities of a temporary nature will not be allowed a decrease in their charges.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 281-1985, eff. July 19, 1985)