Stormwater Utility Fee
The current storm water fee structure and rates became effective on October 1 , 2007 . Under the current fee structure , every property owner pays the same unit rate based on the amount of impervious area on the property . Impervious area is defined as a surface that is resistant to infiltration by water . Several examples of impervious area include asphalt or concrete pavement , parking lots , driveways , sidewalks and buildings . Based on a study of Arlington residential property , the average square feet of impervious surface is 2800 , referred to as an Equivalent Residential Unit ( ERU ).
The monthly fee adopted by the City Council bills per ERU . The fee structure and scheduled rates are as follows :
October 1 , 2007 - $ 2.00 October 1 , 2008 - $ 2.75 October 1 , 2009 - $ 3.50 October 1 , 2010 - $ 4.25
Residential Property Residential parcels include any benefited property platted , zoned or used for residential development including single family , duplex , triplex , quadraplex , townhomes , manufactured homes or other improved parcel upon which buildings contain less than five dwelling units . Residential parcels will be billed based on one ERU at the scheduled rate , for the number of dwelling units .
Commercial Property Non-residential parcels include all benefited property that is not defined as residential by the storm water utility ordinance , including commercial , industrial , institutional , multi-family and governmental property . The monthly fee for non-residential parcels is determined by dividing impervious area square footage by 2800 square feet and multiplying by the current rate – the result shall be a minimum of 1 ERU for each non-residential account .
Other Storm water Fee Information ��Failure to pay storm water fees promptly when due shall subject users to discontinuance of any utility services provided by the City . ��Apartments are considered non-residential for the purpose of the calculation of the storm water fee . ��Any non-residential property on which mitigation measures have been taken may be eligible for a credit to the storm water fee . The Director of Public Works and Transportation shall adjust the fee for such properties according to the actual mitigative effect of the measures taken .
For more information on the City of Arlington ’ s Stormwater Utility fee , contact the Stormwater Fund Administrator at 817-459-6586 .
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