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Chapter 11.02 STORM DRAINAGE AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
11.02.020 Utility Creation and Authority.
11.02.030 Definitions.
11.02.040 Policy for Service Charges.
11.02.050 Method of Calculating Service Charges.
11.02.060 County Administrative Support.
11.02.070 Implementation.
11.02.080 Lien for Delinquent Charges.
11.02.090 Overpayment Refund Requests.
11.02.100 Administrative Refunds or Adjustments.
11.02.110 Amount of Refund Limited.
11.02.120 Appeals.
11.02.130 Severability.
This Chapter creates a funding methodology which provides resources to (1) plan, manage, design, construct, maintain, revise, and upgrade the storm drainage and surface water runoff systems within Pierce County's drainage basins as specified in and pursuant to Chapters 36.89 and 39.34 Revised Code of Washington, and Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution, and (2) manage waters subject to flood conditions from rivers, streams, tidal or other bodies of water affecting Pierce County pursuant to Chapter 86.12 of the Revised Code of Washington. This authority is invoked to minimize property damage, promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare, minimize water quality degradation by preventing siltation, contamination and erosion of the County's waterways, protect aquifers, insure the safety of County roads and rights-of-way, assure compliance with federal and state storm drainage, surface water management, and water quality regulations and legislation, increase educational and recreational opportunities, encourage the preservation of natural drainage systems, and foster other beneficial public uses. (Ord. 95-128 § 1, 1995; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
There is hereby created a Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility and corresponding Surface Water Management Fund for Pierce County. Said Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility shall be administered by the Pierce County Executive as a division of the Department of Planning and Public Works.
The County elects to exercise all lawful powers necessary and appropriate for the construction, acquisition, and condemnation of property rights, maintenance, management, operations and regulations of (1) storm drainage and surface water runoff systems and (2) waters subject to flood conditions from rivers, streams, tidal or other bodies of water including, without limitation, all lawful powers to fix, alter, regulate, and control the charges and conditions for the use thereof.
The Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility is hereby authorized and directed to install temporary construction signs at major project sites which indicate the name of the drainage basin, the amount of the project and its scope.
(Ord. 2017-12s § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2015-25s § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 95-128 § 2, 1995; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
"Contiguous Parcel" shall mean abutting parcels of property having both common ownership and a structure built across parcel lines.
"County" shall mean Pierce County, Washington, or as indicated by the context, may mean the Department of Planning and Public Works, Planning and Public Works Director, County Engineer, or other official, officer, employee or agent representing the County in the discharge of his or her duties. For purposes of this Chapter, County shall be construed to also include those incorporated areas joining the utility by executing with the County an interlocal agreement for drainage.
Detention. See Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual Volume 1, Glossary.
"Duplex" shall mean one two-family dwelling, either wholly or partially located on a parcel or contiguous parcels, consisting of a building containing not more than two complete living units, designated and/or used to house not more than two families living independently of each other and including all necessary household functions of each such family.
"Duplex Condo" shall mean one complete condominium living unit with its own tax parcel number connected to another complete condominium living unit.
"Duplex Condo Equivalent" shall mean 1,703 square feet of impervious area.
"Duplex Equivalent" shall mean 3,406 square feet of impervious area.
"Engineer" shall mean a professional civil engineer, currently licensed by the State of Washington, retained by and acting on behalf of the parcel owner.
Hard Surface. See Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual Volume 1, Glossary.
"Highway" shall mean all impervious ways, lanes, roads, streets, boulevards, and/or places in the County open as a matter of right to public vehicular travel both inside and outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns.
Impervious Surface. See Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual Volume 1, Glossary.
"Interlocal Agreement" shall mean that contract between the County and other incorporated areas of Pierce County, Drainage Districts, or other entities pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW, which delineates the terms, conditions and relationships of the parties regarding the plan, design, construction, operation, maintenance and funding of storm drainage systems within the incorporated area.
"Master Plan" shall mean the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Plan adopted by County Ordinance No. 91-113 for managing storm drainage and surface water runoff facilities and features within unincorporated Pierce County.
"Mobile Home Equivalent" shall mean 1,457 square feet of impervious area.
"Mobile Home Park Condo" shall mean a parcel with one or more mobile homes situated thereon which has its own tax parcel number and is designated a Mobile Home Park Condo for property tax purposes by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer.
"Multifamily" shall mean a dwelling, either wholly or partially located on an individual parcel, consisting of a building containing more than two complete living units, designated and/or used to house more than two families living independently of each other and including all necessary household functions of each such family.
"Owner or Owner of Record" shall mean the holder of title by recorded deed or the purchaser under a recorded real estate contract.
"Parcel" shall mean any portion, piece, or division of land; fractional part or subdivision of block, according to plat or survey; portion of platted territory measured and set apart for individual and private use and occupancy.
"Residential" shall mean a parcel or contiguous parcels with one single family home or single-family residential condominium or modular home designed and/or used to house a single family, either wholly or partially located on it or them.
"Residential Equivalent" shall mean 2,640 square feet of impervious area.
Retention. See Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual Volume 1, Glossary.
"Service Charge" means the charge levied on parcels in unincorporated areas of the County and those incorporated areas defined by an interlocal drainage agreement as authorized by PCC 11.02.050.
"System" shall mean the entire system of storm drainage and surface water runoff facilities owned by the County or over which the County has right of use and responsibility for the movement and control of storm drainage and surface water runoff, including both naturally occurring and man-made facilities.
"Transportation Infrastructure" includes all impervious surfaces associated with publically owned and operated airports.
"Vacant/Undeveloped" shall mean a parcel of land that has no impervious area.
(Ord. 2017-28s § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 2017-12s § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2013-74s § 1 (part), 2013; Ord. 2007-99s § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 97-93 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 92-166S § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
The County shall apply a rate structure as a utility service charge to all parcels within unincorporated Pierce County and those incorporated areas defined by an interlocal drainage agreement as authorized by PCC 11.02.050.
A. All parcels are subject to a service charge except the following exempt parcels:
1. All parcels consisting of mineral rights only.
2. All parcels consisting entirely of tidelands, rivers, lakes, creeks and/or streams.
3. All vacant/undeveloped parcels less than two-tenths (2/10ths) of an acre (8,712 square feet) in total area.
4. All parcels within national, state, county, and park and recreation district parks (except Lake Spanaway Golf Course) due to the community service these parcels serve.
5. Tax title parcels which the County has offered for public sale but no willing buyer came forward to bid on the property.
6. Cemetery parcels which are owned by a nonprofit corporation or an association which receives no profit from the sale of lots, or crypts.
7. All parcels which are: (1) used for church, community center, community hall, or grange purposes; and (2) owned by an organization with a nonprofit public benefit status as defined by RCW 24.03.490.
8. All parcels which are taxed as forest land under Chapter 84.33 RCW or as timber land under Chapter 84.34 RCW.
9. All federally-owned lands located with the County.
10. All parcels qualifying for a property tax exemption under RCW 84.36.260 where the primary purpose of the qualifying nonprofit corporation or association is to conduct or facilitate scientific research or to conserve natural resources or open space for the general public.
11. All parcels qualifying for a property tax exemption under RCW 84.36.060 where the qualifying organization is a non-profit miscellaneous scientific or historical society.
B. Low income seniors and disabled persons receiving relief under Section 84.36.381 RCW shall receive the following partial exemptions from surface water service charges.
1. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under subsection 84.36.381(5)(a) RCW shall be exempt from 40 percent of surface water fees.
2. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under subsection 84.36.381(5)(b)(i) shall be exempt from 60 percent of surface water fees.
3. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under subsection 84.36.381(5)(b)(ii) shall be exempt from 80 percent of surface water fees.
(Ord. 2007-99s § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2003-113 § 1 (part), 2003; Ord. 98-25S § 1, 1998; Ord. 97-93 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
An annual service charge schedule is hereby established for the unincorporated areas of the County.
A. The service charge to be applied to each drainage basin within the County is specified in Table 11.02.050-1:
Table 11.02.050-1. Rate Structure
Duplex and Equivalent
Duplex Condo and Equivalent; Mobile Home Park Condo
Impervious (excluding gravel) per square foot
Gravel per square foot
Mobile Home Park and Equivalent:
Vacant Undeveloped:
Minimum Charge per parcel
Area Charge per acre
State, County, Federal Highways, and Transportation Infrastructure:
Impervious rate per square foot (excluding gravel)
All Other Parcels:
B. Pre-2017 Credit Program. This Section applies to all properties which were qualified as of October 1, 2016, for a credit against the annual service charge set forth in PCC 11.02.050 A., completed all requirements necessary to receive the service charge credit, and are currently approved for the service charge credit. Such properties shall be eligible to continue receiving a service charge credit pursuant to the requirements of this Section until October 1, 2026. To continue qualifying for a service charge credit, the following must be completed before June 1 of the year preceding the year for which the owner is requesting credit.
1. Credit will apply to all categories listed in PCC 11.02.050 A. except for vacant parcels. Vacant parcels included in a Farm Management Plan are eligible for a credit.
2. To qualify for a credit, the Owner of Record shall provide the County engineering calculations in accordance with design criteria acceptable to the County and "As Constructed Plans" stamped and signed by the Owner's Engineer to verify that the drainage system has adequate capacity to meet the design criteria for which the Owner is requesting a credit. The Owner's engineer shall prepare and stamp an operation and maintenance manual for the Owner to follow in maintaining any drainage pond. The County shall be provided a copy of the maintenance manual. New calculations, "As Constructed Plans", and a maintenance and operation manual shall be prepared and stamped by the Owner's engineer if the drainage pond is increased or decreased in size from the original credit request.
3. Annually, each Owner of Record shall provide a certified statement by October 1 of the year preceding the year for which the Owner of Record is requesting credit on a form provided by the County verifying that all specified maintenance has been performed in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual prepared by the Owner's engineer on the facility for the calendar year the credit is being requested. Once every five years, the certified statement shall be stamped and signed by the Owner's Engineer.
4. Each Owner of Record shall provide a "hold harmless" statement on a form provided by the County that indemnifies the County from any loss incurred arising from the construction and maintenance and operation of the Owner's drainage facilities for both water quantity and quality runoff from the owner's property. This statement shall be signed by the Owner and will be recorded with the County Auditor by the Owner of Record. The Owner of Record shall provide the County a copy of the agreement with the County Auditor recording number stamped on it before the application will be deemed completed.
5. Each Owner of Record must enter into an agreement with the County that allows the County to enter onto the Owner's parcel to inspect the drainage facility and verify all information submitted by the owner and his/her Engineer. The agreement form will be provided by the County. This agreement will be recorded with the County Auditor by the Owner of Record. The Owner of Record shall provide the County a copy of the agreement with the County Auditor recording number stamped on it before the credit application will be deemed completed.
6. Credit percentages shall be provided in accordance with the following:
50 Year Storage
50 Year Storage; 2 Year Release
25 Year Storage; 2 Year Release
10 Year Storage; 2 Year Release
7. For agricultural land uses, a National Resource Conservation Service or Pierce County Conservation District approved farm management plan may be submitted for a 25 percent credit. The five year certification that the plan is being correctly implemented (PCC 11.02.050 B.3.) would be prepared by the Pierce County Conservation District. Facilities designed to a blend of the criteria not covered under this table shall be valuated based on an engineering review of the facility design parameters and a determination of the level of protection provided in the opinion of the County.
8. Roof rainwater collection systems, which retain stormwater on-site for later non-potable use, will be credited as retention facilities. Systems that are properly sized for their intended use and have a capacity of at least 1,500 gallons per structure will be assigned the same credit as a 10-year Retention Facility. Larger systems capable of retaining the 25-, 50- or 100-year storms will be credited at the higher level as long as the stored water can be utilized within a 24-hour period. Refer to Volume III of the Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual for roof rainwater collection systems.
9. In order to determine the credit percentage for a retention/detention facility, the following shall apply:
a. For a retention/detention facility whose year storage is not listed in PCC 11.02.050 B.6., the next lower year storage category will be used.
b. The release rate shall be equal to or less than a two-year release rate for a detention facility with a 10-, 25-, or 50-year storage. The release rate for a detention facility with a 100-year storage shall be equal to or less than 50 percent of the predevelopment discharge rate for a two-year storm.
c. No credit shall be given for a retention/detention facility with less than a 10-year storage.
10. The maximum credit available per parcel shall not exceed $20,000 in 2018, $17,500 in 2019, $15,000 in 2020, $12,500 in 2021 and each year thereafter through the 2027 credit year; except as otherwise provided in PCC 11.02.050 B.11.
11. Parcels receiving a credit in excess of $20,000 in 2017 shall be subject to a maximum credit in subsequent years which shall be reduced by five percent each year through the year 2027. The rate shall be calculated by subtracting the credit percentage adjustment from the 2017 maximum credit rate of 85 percent. For example, a parcel receiving an 85 percent credit in 2017 would receive a maximum credit percentage of 80 percent in 2018, a maximum credit percentage of 75 percent in 2019, a maximum credit percentage of 70 percent in 2020, and so forth through the 2027 credit year. This maximum credit shall be in lieu of the maximum credit established pursuant to PCC 11.02.050 B.10.
Subsection B. shall sunset on January 1, 2027.
C. 2017 Credit Program. To qualify for a service charge credit, the following must be completed before June 1 of the year preceding the year for which the owner is requesting credit:
1. Credit may be applied to all categories listed in PCC 11.02.050 A. except for vacant parcels or any State, County, Federal Highways and Transportation Infrastructure. Vacant parcels included in a Farm Management Plan are eligible for a credit. Newly developed properties must fully complete the development process in accordance with PCC 17A.10.140 before applying for a credit.
2. To qualify for a credit, the Owner of Record shall provide the County the following documentation, each stamped and signed by the Owner's Engineer, that all storm drainage systems serving the entire site are fully compliant with the current requirements for storm water control, both water quantity and water quality, in Title 17A PCC:
a. Engineering calculations; and
b. "As Constructed Plans"; and
For agricultural land uses, a National Resource Conservation Service or Pierce County Conservation District approved farm management plan that fully protects water quality may be submitted instead.
3. Only systems determined by the County to meet or exceed current NPDES Stormwater Permit requirements for operations, maintenance and source control for the site will continue to receive a credit. The Owner will be notified of any maintenance deficiencies no later than July 1 to allow for corrective action before October 1. Systems that are not adequately maintained by October 1 will be dropped from the credit program and will need to submit a new application for readmission into the program.
5. Each Owner of Record must provide documentation that the County has legal access to the property for the purpose of inspecting the storm control system. Since 1997, new development has been required to record a maintenance covenant for this purpose and a copy of this document will suffice. If no such documentation is available, the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the County that allows the County to enter onto the Owner's parcel to inspect the drainage facility and verify all information submitted by the owner and his/her Engineer. The agreement form will be provided by the County. This agreement will be recorded with the County Auditor by the Owner of Record. The Owner of Record shall provide the County a copy of the agreement with the County Auditor recording number stamped on it before the credit application will be deemed completed.
6. The maximum credit percentage shall be 30 percent. Partial credit is not allowed.
7. Sites that utilize rainwater harvesting systems, which retain stormwater on-site for later non-potable use, are eligible for a 10 percent credit. To qualify, these systems must be properly sized for their intended use and have a capacity of at least 1,500 gallons per structure. This credit is not additive and is in lieu of the credit set forth in PCC 11.02.050 C.6.
8. Once accepted into the credit program, a system will remain eligible for a credit for a period of five years, even if the requirements in Title 17A PCC change, assuming the system is not modified, continues to function as designed, and is adequately maintained.
D. The annual service charge credit will be calculated by multiplying the annual service charge by the applicable credit percentage when all of the conditions established for a service charge credit have been met.
E. The annual service charge shall be calculated based on impervious area and parcel status as of January 1 each year. The annual service charge shall be due and payable to Pierce County on or before April 30 of each year and shall be paid together with payment of real property tax upon the parcel, if any, and shall be delinquent thereafter. Provided, that if real property tax upon the parcel payable in that year exceeds $30.00, and one-half of the tax, together with one-half of the annual service charge provided by this Section are paid on or before April 30 of such year, the remaining one-half of the annual service charge shall be due and payable on October 30, next following, or at the time of payment of the remaining tax on the parcel, whichever is earlier, and shall be delinquent after that date. The service charge shall be incorporated on the Pierce County Real Property Tax Statement.
F. Parcel characteristics affecting the service charge which are altered after January 1 of any year shall not be the basis for recalculation of the service charge until the next year with the exception that adjustments to the annual service charge may be made when the property is incorporated or annexed by another jurisdiction. In that situation, the service charge for the billing year during which the incorporation or annexation occurs may:
1. Be subject to a proration formula included in an interlocal agreement between the County and the incorporating or annexing jurisdiction; or
2. If the incorporation or annexation agreement does not address the surface water management charge, then incorporated or annexed parcels shall be subject to a service charge of 25 percent of the annual service charge for each quarter of the billing year during which the property was in unincorporated Pierce County for one or more days. For purposes of determining this adjusted service charge, the billing quarters shall be for January 1 through March 31; April 1 through June 30; July 1 through September 30; and October 1 through December 31.
3. Whenever a city or town annexes or incorporates an area and the County has issued revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, or secured funds through other indebtedness to finance storm water control facilities that are payable in whole or in part from rates or charges imposed in the area, the County shall continue imposing all portions of the rates or charges that are allocated to payment of the debt service on the bonds or indebtedness in that area after the effective date of the annexation or official date of the incorporation until:
a. The debt is retired;
b. Any debt that is issued to refinance the underlying debt is retired; or
c. Any debt is repaid to lending institutions, agencies, or parties; or
d. The city or town reimburses the County an amount sufficient to retire that portion of the debt borne by the annexed or incorporated area.
Code reviser’s note: Ordinance No. 2016-72s adopted a Pre-2017 Credits Program to PCC 11.02.050 B., as shown by the italicized language. This Program shall sunset on January 1, 2027.
(Ord. 2017-66 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2017-28s § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 2016-72s § 1, 2017; Ord. 2015-78 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2014-82 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2014-9 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2013-74s § 1 (part), 2013; Ord. 2012-69 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2011-78 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2010-79s § 1, 2010; Ord. 2009-87 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2008-83s2 § 6, 2008; Ord. 2007-99s § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2006-129s § 2, 2006; Ord. 2003-133 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2003-113 § 1 (part), 2003; Ord. 2000-51s2 § 1, 2000; Ord. 98-80 § 1, 1998; Ord. 97-93 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 95-128 § 3, 1995; Ord. 92-166S § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
All Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility funds from service charges, grant funds, or any other revenue received shall be deposited in the Surface Water Management Fund. All revenue in the Surface Water Management Fund shall be deposited in interest-bearing or income earning accounts.
All support services provided to the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility by the County's Assessor-Treasurer shall be annually reimbursed based on actual labor and non-labor costs expended, subject to review and approval by the Planning and Public Works Director.
(Ord. 2017-12s § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2007-99s § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
The Pierce County Executive and the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to establish all administrative procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
11.02.080 Lien for Delinquent Charges and Foreclosures.
A. Pursuant to RCW 36.89.090, Pierce County shall place a lien on any parcel with a delinquent service charge, including interest thereon. Such liens shall be effective and shall be enforced in the same manner as provided for sewerage liens of cities and towns by RCW 35.67.200 through 35.67.290, except that the service charge lien shall be effective for a total not to exceed one year's delinquent service charges without the necessity of any writing or recording of the lien with the County Auditor, as provided for in RCW 36.89.093, in lieu of the provisions provided for in RCW 35.67.210, and except that the lien shall be foreclosed in the same manner as the foreclosure of real property tax liens, as authorized by RCW 36.94.150 and RCW 36.89.090. In accordance with RCW 36.89.094, the County may commence to foreclose a service charge lien after three years from the date surface water management charges become delinquent, in lieu of the provisions provided for in RCW 35.67.230.
B. Delinquent service charges shall bear interest provided in RCW 36.89.090, RCW 36.89.092, and RCW 35.67.200 at the rate of 12 percent per annum, or such rate as may hereafter be authorized by law, computed on a monthly basis from the date of delinquency until paid. Interest shall be calculated at the rate in effect at the time of payment of the charges regardless of when the charges were first delinquent.
(Ord. 2007-99s § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
Any person may request the refund of service charge overpayment(s) by doing so in writing to the Director of Planning and Public Works. The basis of the request explaining the nature of the overpayment should be clearly stated. The Director shall investigate the request and authorize a refund or credit if he/she finds an overpayment to have occurred. The Director will use best efforts to notify the requesting party of his/her decision in writing within 60 days of receipt of the request. The Director will specify in the written decision the basis for authorizing or denying the refund request. No refund may be authorized for overpayment paid or levied more than three years prior to the date the written request is received. (Ord. 2017-12s § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
The Director may authorize in writing, a refund, credit, or adjustment of any amounts when he/she determines that an error, miscalculation, or mistake has occurred which affects any ratepayer(s). The nature of the error, miscalculation, or mistake should be documented together with the steps taken to prevent future occurrences. No refunds, credits, or service charge adjustments may be authorized pursuant to this Section unless brought to the attention of the Director within three years of the occurrence of the error, miscalculation or mistake. (Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
In any instance where a refund or credit is authorized by the Director, the amount shall not include any interest. (Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
Any decision of the Director made pursuant to this Chapter may be appealed to the Pierce County Hearing Examiner and/or Pierce County Council upon payment of the fees and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.36 PCC. (Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991)
Code Revisor's Note: Chapter 2.36 PCC has been recodified to Chapter 1.22 PCC.
If any Section, clause or provision of this Chapter be declared invalid by the courts, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part declared invalid. (Ord. 91-153S2 § 2 (part), 1991; Ord. 87-205 § 1 (part), 1987)