§ 81.03. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:

(1)

Land use classification is that classification designated for a parcel in the sub-usage code list of properties as established in the record of the county department of taxation or as otherwise determined by the department of public works.

(2)

Area is the total square footage of all the improved and unimproved property contained within the boundaries of each parcel of land in the city as determined from the records of the county department of property taxation or from other appropriate records.

(3)

Storm sewer system rate is that portion of the total annual expenses which the city council determines is to be charged to a one-acre parcel with a specific land use classification to provide such services as the management and operation of the storm sewer system as well as the construction, reconstruction, repair, enlargement, maintenance, use and operation of all improvements necessitated by the separation of the combined sewer system.

This per-acre rate is a function of the expected peak rate of stormwater runoff for the land use classification under consideration, based on hydrological data developed by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for a Type II rainfall distribution, soil group "B" with a normal antecedent moisture condition for the city five-year design storm. The five-year design storm is a storm that has a statistical probability of occurring in the city once every five (5) years.

(4)

Storm sewer system charge is the actual charge imposed against each parcel of land within the city.

(Ord. No. 17359, 6-3-86; C.F. No. 03-595, § 1, 7-9-03)