For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEVELOPED PROPERTY.
(1) Real property which has been altered from its natural state by the addition and attachment of any improvements such as buildings, structures or other impervious area.
(2) For new construction, property shall be considered DEVELOPED PROPERTY upon final approval of site improvements by the city.
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (ERU). The total impervious area of a typical single-family residential property, and is determined as the median impervious area of a representative sample, as determined by the city, of all developed residential properties in the single-family residential category.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA. A surface which, because of its composition or compacted nature, impedes or prevents natural infiltration of water into the soil, including, but not limited to, roofs, decks, driveways, patios, sidewalks, parking areas, tennis courts, streets or compacted gravel surfaces.
PROPERTY OWNER OF RECORD. The person identified as owner by county tax records.
REVENUES. All fees, assessments or other income received by the Storm Water Utility, including, but not limited to, amounts received from the investment or deposit of monies in any fund or account, and all amounts received as gifts or donations, and the proceeds from the sale of bonds to finance the storm water management program, or any other type of funds derived from grants, fees or loans which by purpose or effect relate to storm water management activities.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. Developed property which serves the primary purpose of providing a permanent dwelling unit, regardless of the zoning district in which such property is located for single-family detached units, and which may or may not have accessory uses related to the purpose of providing permanent dwelling facilities.
STORM WATER UTILITY SERVICE/FEE. The annual monetary amount charged each parcel of real property for the services provided by the Storm Water Utility system and program as set forth in the city schedule of rates and fees, a copy of which is located in the office of the City Clerk and is incorporate by reference herein.
(Ord. 06611, passed 6-26-2006)