(A) The City Council may provide for the adjustment of charges for:
(1) Parcels or groups of parcels based upon hydrologic response substantially different from the REF being used for the parcel;
(2) Parcels which employ best management practices (BMPs) or other storm water management practices, on-site that significantly reduce the quantity or improve the quality of storm water runoff from the parcel. In no case shall an adjusted fee per acre be less than that of a residential lot; and
(3) The following are some examples of best management practices (BMPs):
(a) Storm water retention and detention ponds;
(b) Filter strips;
(c) Infiltration trenches or ponds;
(d) Underground storage or filters;
(e) Sand filters;
(f) Soak away pits;
(g) Green roof;
(h) Pervious pavers; and
(i) Dry wells.
(B) The adjustment shall be made only after receiving the recommendation from the City Administrator, and shall not be made effective retroactively. If the adjustment would have the effect of changing the REF for all or substantially all parcels in a particular land use classification, the adjustment shall be accomplished by amending the REF table listed in this storm water utility policy. Adjusted fees will be reviewed every five years or sooner if physical changes occur.
(Ord. 2014-01, passed 3-24-2014)