(a) At the option of the developer, the amount of the system development charge may be determined by the Director pursuant to the process and fee schedule set forth below, or by an individual fee determination. The following formula shall be used by the Director to determine the WWTP system development charge when a reasonable estimate of the total fixture unit load can be determined from the Ohio Plumbing Code.
(SCD COST PER FIXTURE UNIT LOAD X TOTAL FIXTURE UNIT LOAD) CREDITS = PROPORTIONATE SHARE
Where:
SDC COST PER FIXTURE UNIT LOAD = (see fee schedule below).
TOTAL FIXTURE UNIT LOAD = the sum of the fixture unit load values of all new plumbing fixtures and drains.
CREDITS = Credits as authorized in Section 1167.09 (Credits) of this chapter; or as part of an Individual Fee Determination when supported by credible evidence in the required calculation study.
When a reasonable estimate of the total number of fixture units cannot be ascertained from the Ohio Plumbing Code drainage fixture load tables (i.e. due to drain sizes larger than those specified in said Code), then the average gallons per day of sewage discharged from the proposed use may be estimated from official Water and/or Sewer Utility billing records for the same type, or proportionally adjusted similar type, of use. The SDC charge shall then be calculated by the following formula:
(SDC COST PER GALLON X AVERAGE GALLONS PER DAY OF SEWAGE DISCHARGE) CREDITS = PROPORTIONATE SHARE
(b) System Development Charge Costs
Cost per gallon: $34.92
Cost per fixture unit load: $261.90
(c) Individual fee determination: If a developer rejects determination of the WWTP system development charge according to subdivision (a) of this section, then the developer may apply for an individual fee determination. A developer applying for an individual fee determination shall prepare and submit, to the Director, an individual fee calculation study for the development activity for which a Zoning Certificate is sought. The individual fee calculation study shall follow the prescribed methodologies and formats for the study established by the Director, or, subject to the prior approval of the Director, such other professionally accepted methodology that identifies a project's proportionate share. The developer shall attend a pre application meeting with the Director. Any agreement or understanding regarding the data, assumptions and/or methodology to be used in said calculation study shall be in writing and shall not be binding upon the Municipality unless approved by the Director. The wastewater demand engineering documentation to be submitted shall show the basis upon which the individual fee calculation was made, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Wastewater Demand Engineering Studies including documentation of the rates of water usage and/or sewage discharge appropriate to the proposed development activity; and documentation of other development activity which can be expected to replace the system service volume which will be consumed by the proposed development activity.
(2) Cost Documentation Studies including documentation of the cost per unit of demand, for construction of the Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
This documentation shall be prepared and presented by qualified professionals in their respective fields and shall follow the best professional practices and methodologies, and shall be sealed if the qualified professional possesses such seal. The Director shall provide the developer with a written individual fee determination within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete individual fee calculation study.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)