(A) All contributors and users shall pay a stormwater utility charge monthly as calculated pursuant to this chapter. For purposes of this chapter, the stormwater utility charge which shall be payable monthly, shall be determined by multiplying the ERU applicable under § 53.09 by the ERU rate specified in § 53.11. The stormwater utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following:
(1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Ninety days after construction is halted, provided construction is at least 50% complete in the judgment of the Director.
(2) Ninety days after construction is completed, even if no certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(3) Once the property has water meter installed.
(B) The determination of the stormwater utility charge shall be the responsibility of the Director, or his or her designee. All stormwater utility charges are due and payable under the same terms and conditions provided for payment of a combined service account as outlined in § 52.115 of this code.
(C) The owner of the premises served and the tenant or occupant thereof shall be jointly and severally liable for stormwater utility charges for the premises.
(D) Stormwater utility charges remaining unpaid and delinquent shall constitute a lien against the premises served and shall be certified as delinquent to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes, or such services may be discontinued and shall not be reinstated until all claims are settled. Service may be discontinued by means of the discontinuance of the water service in the same manner provided by the rules and regulations of the Water Department in the case of delinquent water bills.
(Ord. 2386, passed 10-19-2020)