(A) Each parcel of property within the city shall be individually subject to a storm water service charge.
(B) For each parcel that directly or indirectly contributes to the storm water system of the city, the storm water service charge shall be based on the presence of and/or measure of impervious surface are on the parcel or property.
(C) Each parcel of property shall be classified as residential or nonresidential. The Board of Works is authorized to establish the classification of an individual parcel or property based upon its primary use.
(D) This storm water rate is designed to recover the cost of rendering storm water service to the users of the storm water system and shall be the basis for assessment of the city’s storm water service charge. This rate is further designed to maintain adequate reserves to provide for reasonably expected variations in the cost of providing services, as well as variations in the demand for services.
(E) This rate shall be evaluated annually by the Board of Works as to its sufficiency and an evaluation report shall be provided to the city no later than April 30 of each year.
(Ord. 1-2016, passed 6-7-2016)