For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (ERU). ERU are based on the effect of a typical single family residential home’s impervious area footprint. The ERU is based on one-third acre.
MONTHLY STORM WATER UTILITY REVENUE. The estimated monthly expenditures for planning and inventories, capital expenditures, personnel and equipment and operation of the storm water utility, in accordance with established city policy.
STORM WATER UTILITY FEE. The annual charge developed for each parcel of land.
UTILITY FACTOR. The ratio of run-off volume, in inches, for a particular land use, to the run-off volume, in inches, for an average single-family residence, assuming a two-inch rainfall and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) “Type B” soil conditions.
(1992 Code, § 280:05) (Ord. 1187, passed 7-7-1998; Ord. 1527, passed 8-18-2015)