Except as provided in this section, no public or private property shall be exempt from stormwater service charges or receive a credit against such charges.
(A) Only undeveloped land shall be exempt from stormwater service fees.
(B) Properties subject to stormwater service fees may be granted credits against the fees in accordance with a credit policy manual developed by the City Manager and referenced in the city fee schedule. Any non-single-family residential use that provides measures to mitigate the impacts of runoff on the stormwater system shall be eligible for a maximum credit of 40% of the service fee. The amount of the credit shall be proportional to the extent the measures address the impacts on peak discharge, total runoff volume and water quality as compared to the applicable city, state, and federal standards. Water quantity and water quality measures shall each be eligible for a 20% maximum credit. Any credit allowance shall be conditional on continuing compliance with applicable standards, including requirements for operation and maintenance. Subject to approval in accordance with the credit policy, any credits shall be effective on the date of application therefore.
(C) The city shall be responsible only for the portions of the drainage system which are in the city-maintained street rights-of-way and permanent storm drainage easements conveyed to and accepted by the city. Repairs and improvements to the drainage system shall be in accordance with established standards.
(D) The city's acquisition of storm drainage easements and/or the construction or repair by the city of drainage facilities does not constitute a warranty against stormwater hazards, including, but not limited to, flooding, erosion, or standing water.
(Ord. 15-01, passed 1-15-2015)