A stormwater service charge shall be imposed on each and every lot and parcel of land within the city which directly or indirectly contributes to the stormwater system of the city, which charge shall be assessed against the owner thereof, who shall be considered the user for the purposes of this chapter. This charge is deemed reasonable and is necessary to pay for the repair, replacement, planning, improvement, operation, regulation and maintenance of the existing and future city stormwater system and for compliance with the city's NPDES stormwater discharge permit(s).
(Ord. G-11-07, passed 4-10-07)