(A) Storm water drainage fees for parcels of land shall be determined by multiplying the REF for a parcel’s land use by the parcel’s acreage and then multiplying the resulting product by the storm water drainage rate. The REF values for various land used are as shown in the following table.
Classification | Land Use | REF |
1 | Cemeteries, golf courses | .25 |
2 | Parks with parking facilities | .75 |
3 | Single-family and duplex residential | 1 |
4 | Public and private schools | 1.25 |
5 | Multiple-family residential, churches and government buildings | 2.5 |
6 | Commercial, industrial, warehouse | 5 |
7 | Vacant land | As assigned |
(B) For the purpose of calculating storm water drainage fees, all developed single-family and duplex parcels shall be considered to have an acreage of one-third acre. The storm water drainage rate shall be as set by resolution by the City Council.
(Ord. 178, passed 10-5-92)