(A) Impervious coverage. The amount of impervious coverage of real property is a key factor in the peak rate of stormwater runoff and the pollutant loadings of stormwater runoff discharged to the structural and natural drainage systems and facilities. Therefore, the amount of impervious coverage shall be the primary parameter for establishing the rate structure to distribute the cost of systems and facilities through a schedule of rates, fees, charges and penalties related to the use and operation of the stormwater utility and public enterprise as established in section 8-3-3.
(B) Establishment of the Equivalent Rate Unit. The area of 2,000 square feet of impervious surface or any fraction thereof shall be the basis of one Equivalent Rate Unit. The rate unit is based on an analysis of impervious surface throughout the city.
(C) Application of the Equivalent Rate Unit. Differences in the level and cost of services and facilities across the city constitute sufficient reason to differentiate in the application of the Equivalent Rate Unit for individual properties.
(Ord. No. 02-133, § 2, passed 12-12-2002)