For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
IMPERVIOUS AREA. The total hard surface area (asphalt, concrete, stone and the like) that is contained on a lot or parcel or within a development tract. Hard surface area shall include, but not be limited to, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks or other paved areas and all areas under roof.
QUALIFIED RETENTION FACILITY. An artificial basin, designed and approved under the requirements of the Storm Water Management Board and operated to reduce peak discharge from an area by use of temporary storage. At the discretion of the Storm Water Management Board, existing retention/detention facilities may be considered.
REPLACEMENT COSTS. The expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories or appurtenances which are necessary during the useful life of storm water collection facilities to maintain the capacity and performance for which such works were designed and constructed.
SEWAGE WORKS. The meaning as defined in I.C. 36-9-1-8.
STORM WATER UTILITY, STORM WATER WORKS, STORM WATER FACILITIES or like terms. All constructed pipes, mains, facilities, structures and natural water courses under the control of the town used for collecting and conducting storm water through and from drainage areas to the point of final outlet, including, but not limited to, any and all of the following: mains, pipes, lift stations, inlets, conduits and pertinent features, creeks, channels, catch basins, ditches, streams, culverts, retention or detention basins and pumping stations; and excluding therefrom any part of the system of drains and water courses under the jurisdiction of the Porter County Drainage Board.
USER CLASS. The division of storm water properties between residential and non-residential.
USER FEES. Dedicated charges paid by users and are based on the estimated amount of water that leaves their property.
USERS. The owners or tenants of properties within the town limits containing impervious areas that add runoff or sewage to the storm water system.
(`77 Code, § 57.01) (Am. Ord. 1999-3, passed 2-15-99)
Statutory reference:
For provisions of the definition of sewage works, see I.C. 36-9-1-8