A stormwater management service charge is imposed on each lot and parcel of land within the city, and the owner thereof, excepting only streets, boulevards, sidewalks, curbing, street crossings, grade separations, and other public ways and easements, and highway structures belonging to the city, state and federal government.
(A) Vacant land shall be exempt from stormwater management service charges.
(B) Public road and freeway rights-of-way shall be exempt from the stormwater management service charge because they function as part of the stormwater collection and conveyance system. Private rights-of-way will be charged as described herein.
(C) Properties that have existing stormwater detention facilities, or those planning such facilities, may have their stormwater management service charges reduced as determined by the Utility, in accordance with generally accepted engineering standards and practices to more accurately reflect the contribution to runoff from the property and the level of service provided to such property. The detention facilities must be in accord with the hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural design requirements of the rules and regulations. Facilities of a temporary nature will not be allowed a decrease in their charges.
(Ord. 04-1990, passed 3-5-90)