(A) Generally. Any property, lot, parcel of land, building or premises that lies within the corporate limits of the city shall be subject to a charge based upon the quantity of impervious area situated thereon. This charge is not related to the water and/or sewer service and does not rely on occupancy of the premises to be in effect. All developed properties within the city will be assigned an equivalent residential unit (ERU) or a multiple thereof, with all properties receiving at least one ERU, which shall be considered the base rate.
(B) Establishment of equivalent residential unit (ERU) rate and stormwater utility charge.
(1) ERU. For the purpose of this chapter, an ERU is equivalent to 3,200 square feet of impervious area.
(2) Determination of stormwater utility fee.
(a) 1. The stormwater utility fee for single-family residential shall be 100% of the ERU rate.
2. The rate shall be as set by resolution, as approved by City Council.
(b) The stormwater utility fee for commercial/industrial shall be as follows.
1. The rate of one ERU multiplied by the numerical factor obtained by dividing the total impervious area of the property by the number of square feet in one ERU.
2. The rate shall be set by resolution, as approved by City Council.
(C) The number of equivalent residential units (ERUs) of each property shall be calculated using the most recent aerial photography available to the city and/or impervious surface data from an approved site plan for the property.
(Ord. 2010-05, passed 5-4-2010)