For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LAND USE. The land use for a given parcel shall be one of the land use classifications as shown in the Land Use Chart as determined by the City’s Zoning Officer.
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Land use classification of parcels with four or more living units.
RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCY FACTOR. Referred to herein as REF. The ratio of the accumulated direct runoff generated by a particular land use to the accumulated direct runoff generated by the residential land use.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Land use classification of parcels with three or less living units.
STORM WATER. Water that originates during precipitation events. It may also be used to apply to water that originates with snowmelt that enters the storm water system.
STORM WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM. The system of underground pipes, open channels, inlets, catch basins, maintenance hatches and pumping stations used to collect surface runoff and convey it to a natural watercourse or to a treatment plant; usually human-made.
SURFACE AREA. Referred to herein as SA. The area of the parcel in acres, subject to any standardization, adjustments or exceptions outlined in this chapter.
SURFACE RUNOFF. Storm water that does not soak into the ground becomes surface runoff, which either flows directly into surface waterways or is channeled into storm sewers, which eventually discharge to surface waters.
UNIT RATE. Referred to herein as UR. The rate in dollars per acre to be charged per one REF as established by the City Council per § 54.05 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2014-01, passed 3-24-2014)