For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Additional definitions are included in the Policy and Procedures Manual as adopted by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
“BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY” or “BOARD.” The City of Beech Grove Board of Public Works and Safety in Beech Grove, Indiana.
“BUSINESS.” The purchase, sale, or exchange of goods or services, or the maintenance for profit of offices or recreational or amusement enterprises.
“CREDIT.” A reduction in the stormwater user fee for a stormwater user, based upon the attainment of criteria specified in Chapter 6 of the Policy and Procedures Manual.
“DISCHARGE.” The flow of any stormwater runoff, pollutant, or other substance into or from the stormwater system.
“EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT” or “ERU.” The average amount of impervious surface area for a single-family residential property located within the corporate limits of the City of Beech Grove. The ERU for the city is 2,620 square feet and shall be used in calculating user fees for non-residential properties.
“HOME OCCUPATION PROPERTY.” A property where an occupation or business activity is carried on within a legally established dwelling unit or an associated accessory structure (in those cases where the business activity is a legally established nonconforming occupation which occupies such associated accessory structure), by a resident of said dwelling, where the occupation or business activity is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use and does not alter the character thereof, in accordance with Indianapolis - Marion County, Indiana, Code of Ordinances § 731-220. The business or profession must clearly be subordinate to a residential use, operated by occupants of the residence on the premises. All other properties in which business is conducted will be categorized as non-residential properties.
“IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA” or “ISA.” The horizontal surface area of property covered with materials that include, but are not limited to, concrete, asphalt, rooftop, blacktop, and compacted gravel, such that the infiltration of storm water is prevented or impeded. The total amount of “ISA” located on a property without regard to topographic features of the property is included. Driveways, roadways, parking lots and other areas used for vehicular traffic are considered “ISA.” Low-impact development surfaces such as pervious pavements and green roofs will be measured as “ISA” but may be eligible for a stormwater user fee credit as described in Chapter 6 of the Policy and Procedures Manual. Undisturbed land, tilled agricultural land, ponds, lawns and fields are not considered “ISA” for “ISA” calculations.
“INFILTRATION.” Passage or movement of water into the soil.
“LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT.” Systems and practices that mimic a site’s pre-development condition by using design techniques to infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, detain, and reuse stormwater runoff on the site where it is generated. “LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT” practices result in less surface runoff and less pollution to streams, rivers, lakes, and other waterways.
“MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY.” A lot or parcel on which a building is situated containing two residential units shall be billed as a residential property and bills shall be sent to the owner of the property. A multi-family lot or parcel containing three or more units shall be classified and billed as non-residential property.
“NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.” All lots or parcels not categorized as “RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.” “NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES” shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Agricultural property;
(2) Business or commercial property;
(3) Church or other places of religious affiliation;
(4) Community center;
(5) Federal, state, and local government property;
(6) Hospitals or medical center;
(7) Industrial property;
(8) Multi-family property which contains three or more units;
(9) Retirement center;
(10) Schools, college, or university;
(11) Common areas of residential developments including, but not limited to, parking, recreational, maintenance, and office areas and all other areas not occupied by residential units.
“PERVIOUS SURFACE AREA.” The horizontal surface area of property covered with materials that include, but are not limited to, undisturbed land, tilled agricultural land, ponds, lawns (grass and landscaped areas), and fields, such that the infiltration of storm water is allowed or encouraged.
“PROPERTY OWNER.” The individual, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity holding the deed or record of title to the property. A contract purchaser whose contract has been recorded shall be considered a “PROPERTY OWNER.”
“PUBLIC STORMWATER FACILITIES.” Facilities designed to transport, move or regulate stormwater that are subject to the control and/or under the ownership of the local, state or federal government. This shall include facilities in the right-of-way.
“RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.” A lot or parcel of real estate on which a building is situated containing a group of rooms forming a single inhabitable dwelling unit with facilities intended primarily for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating in which a single family resides including home occupation properties allowed without a permit as defined in § 731-220 of the Marion County Zoning Code. A multi-family property consisting of two residential units in a single building shall also qualify as a single “RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.”
“RETENTION FACILITY.” A facility that collects stormwater runoff without releasing it. The stormwater infiltrates into the ground or evaporates.
“RUNOFF.” The portion of precipitation that flows from a drainage area on the land surface, in open channels, or in the stormwater conveyance system.
“SEDIMENT.” Solid material (both mineral and organic) that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by air, water, gravity, or ice and has come to rest on the earth’s surface.
“STORMWATER.” Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
“STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM.” All publicly-owned facilities and conveyances used for collecting and conveying stormwater to, through and from drainage areas to the point of final outlet. Also called a “STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM.”
“STORMWATER FACILITIES.” All stormwater and drainage components subject to the control of and/or under the ownership of the City of Beech Grove used for collecting and conveying stormwater including but not limited to conduits and appurtenant features; public streets, roads, alleyways, and highways; gutters; curbs; inlets, catch basins, manholes, and structures; pumping stations; pipes and culverts; outfalls; natural and human-made or altered channels, creeks, ditches, swales, and streams; retention or detention facilities; and other structural components and equipment that transport, move or regulate stormwater.
“STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.” Activities conducted by the Stormwater Utility and the City of Beech Grove that benefit Stormwater Utility customers and allow the city to comply with federal and state laws and regulations. Some of the activities of the Stormwater Utility include: stormwater monitoring and sampling; storm drain marking; street sweeping; public stormwater facilities maintenance and cleaning; capital improvement projects for flood control; stormwater quality education; erosion and sediment control; post-construction stormwater quality; illicit discharge detection and elimination and utility administrative functions.
“STORMWATER USER FEE.” A charge imposed by the Stormwater Utility for the funding of stormwater management activities.
“USER.” The owner and/or tenant of a property, lot, parcel of land, building or premises within the City of Beech Grove corporation limits and containing impervious surface area. Also called a “CUSTOMER.”
(Ord. 2, 2014, passed 5-5-14)