For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CODE. The City of Ronan Municipal Code.
DEVELOPED PROPERTY. Property which has been altered from its natural state by the addition of any improvements such as buildings, structures or other impervious area.
FEE or STORM WATER UTILITY SYSTEM FEE. The charge established under this chapter, as the same may be amended from time to time, and levied on owners of parcels or pieces of property to fund the costs of operating, maintaining and improving the storm sewer system in the city.
PROPERTY OWNER. The property owner of record as listed in the state assessment roll. A PROPERTY OWNER includes any individual, corporation, firm, partnership or group of individuals acting as a unit, and any trustee, receiver or personal representative.
STORM WATER SYSTEM UTILITY FUND or FUND. The fund created by this chapter to operate, maintain and improve the city’s storm water system.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. The planning, design, construction, regulation, improvement, repair, maintenance and operation of facilities and programs relating to the storm water system.
STORM WATER SYSTEM. The system or network of storm and surface water management facilities including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, inlets, conduits, manholes, channels, ditches, drainage easements, retention and detention basin, infiltration facilities and other components as well as all natural waterways.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 9-14-2009)