Stormwater
Rates pay for construction and maintenance of our stormwater system, which helps protect residents and businesses during storms and floods. All developed properties within city limits pay stormwater rates, based on:
- Lot Size - lot area in square feet, plus the customer's share of open space in the development, if applicable
- Base Rate - $0.0041454
- Rate Factor - based on the percentage of impervious area (surfaces that do not absorb water) such as buildings, parking lots and concrete
| Rate Factor |
Percent of Impervious Area |
Rate Factor Category (based on land use) |
|---|---|---|
| .25 | 0 - .30 | Very Light |
| .4 | .31 - .50 | Light |
| .6 | .51 - .70 | Moderate |
| .8 | .71 - .90 | Heavy* |
| .95 | .91-1.00 | Very Heavy |
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Effective on or after Jan. 1, 2004 (no changes in 2012). *typical for commercial |
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Estimated Monthly Rate Formula:
Monthly Rate = Lot Size x $0.0041454 x Rate Factor
