For the services rendered as determined in the cost of service analysis and for use of the stormwater system, rates and service charges shall be collected from the owner of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is situated within the corporate limits of the City of Oberlin, that is tributary, directly or indirectly to the stormwater system of the City. Such rates and charges include user service charges, debt service costs and other service charges, all of which can be separate or combined, in which rates shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows:
(1) The stormwater rates and charges shall be based upon the quantity of impervious area situated on the subject parcel.
(2) All properties having impervious area within the City of Oberlin will be assigned an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) or a whole multiple thereof, with all properties having impervious area receiving at least one (1) ERU.
(3) Single-Family parcels. All single-family parcels will be assigned one (1) ERU. A flat rate will apply to all single-family properties.
(4) Duplex parcels. All duplex (two units) parcels shall be assigned one (1) ERU. A flat rate will apply to all duplex parcels.
(5) Condominium Single Story parcels. All condominium single-story parcels shall be assigned one (1) ERU.
(6) Agricultural parcels. All agricultural parcels shall be assigned one (1) ERU. A flat rate will apply to all agricultural parcels
(7) Non-Residential Parcels. Non-Residential parcels will be assigned an ERU whole multiple based upon the property's individual measured impervious area (in square feet) divided by 3,600 square feet (1 ERU). This division will be calculated to the second decimal place and rounded to the nearest whole ERU according to mathematical convention.
(8) Base Rate. City Council shall, by Ordinance, establish the base rate for the municipal stormwater utility division service charge. The base rate shall be calculated to provide revenues to find the expenditures of stormwater management and to provide for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the stormwater system.
(Ord. 18-56 AC CMS. Passed 7-2-18.)