By utilizing this method the beneficiaries are charged based on their relative contribution to the impacts that created the need for the services. Stormwater Management User Fee. The stormwater fee shall fund the stormwater program services and facilities necessary to address the collective off-site adverse impacts which result from land development. Any person or entity responsible for paying the stormwater fee who chooses not to use stormwater program services may elect to develop their property in a manner that retains all stormwater discharges on site. If all stormwater is retained on site, the property will not be subject to the stormwater fee.
Retention means to keep on site without ever discharging.
The City Commission, upon recommendation of the City Manager, shall by resolution establish reasonable stormwater fees to provide for stormwater utility services and facilities necessary to address impacts from properties developed for residential and non-residential uses. One ERU will be equal to the impervious area associated with an average residential dwelling. The area of an average residential dwelling shall be defined in the rate resolution approved by the City Commission. The stormwater fee shall be billed monthly for each developed parcel which is subject to the fee. The stormwater fee shall, when possible, be billed on the City s consolidated utility bill.