§ 110-368. Exemptions and credits.

(a)

Exemptions. The following areas on developed property will not be counted as part of the impervious areas of the developed property:

(1)

Railroads;

(2)

Public roads (including federal, state, county and city);

(3)

Public airport taxiways and runways; and

(4)

Open water.

(b)

Exempt property. Undeveloped property is exempt from the stormwater utility fee.

(c)

Credits. The county recognizes that some developed properties subject to the utility fee have constructed and currently operate and maintain stormwater facilities that can reduce stormwater runoff impacts from the subject property and reduce the burden on the county to maintain operate and provide capital improvements to the stormwater management system. Additionally, the county recognizes that some property owners may wish to mitigate the stormwater utility fee by constructing and maintaining a stormwater facility that will reduce the impact of the subject property. The credit granted to the utility customer shall be as defined by the "Stormwater Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual" adopted by board resolution, as may be amended from time to time, and which is incorporated herein by reference.

(Ord. No. 07-18, § B(8), 8-21-07)