Incentives for Private Development to Implement Green Stormwater Infrastructure Sample Clauses

Incentives for Private Development to Implement Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Parcel-based Stormwater Rates As described in Section 1 of the LTCPU and its supplements, 2010 was the first year of a four year phase-in of the City’s revised Stormwater Parcel Based Billing Initiative, from a meter−based charge to a parcel−based charge for Commercial and Condominium accounts. This basis of the cost allocation was implemented for residential customers in the 2001 rate proceeding. The City’s stormwater rate changes were based on the recommendation of the 1996 Stormwater Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) that the City develop a stormwater charge with a formula based upon the gross size of a customer’s property and the imperviousness of the property. The transition from a meter−based to parcel−based system results in fees representative of the relationship between the stormwater runoff contribution from a parcel to the sewer collection system or nearby stream. A parcel based stormwater management charge results in a fair and true cost of service allocation that provides incentives for Commercial and Condominium and stormwater-only customers to incorporate stormwater management practices where practicable. In addition, customers will become more aware of stormwater runoff impacts and the importance of urban stormwater management practices. Customers are impacted by parcel-based rates in a variety of ways. In general, properties with a small footprint and large water use, such as hospitals or high-rise residential buildings, have seen a rate decrease, while large impervious parcels with little to no water use, such as parking lots, have seen a significant increase in their stormwater bill.