HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1873ORDINANCE NO. /g7
An Ordinance Amending Section 11.16.030 of the Central Point Municipal
Code Pertaining to Stormwater Utility Fees Definitions
Recitals
1. It is the intent of the City Council to create a utility with all lawful powers to plan,
manage, construct, maintain, use and, where necessary, after the stormwater control facilities in
the City of Central Point, create a permanent funding mechanism which provides the resources
necessary to carry out the objectives of a Stormwater Program, create a permanent funding
mechanism which is equitable for all citizens in the City of Central Point to fund the
maintenance and operation of stormwater management facilities in the City of Central Point
through a permanent funding mechanism; and,
2. All citizens in the City of Central Point will be served by the program and receive the
long-term benefits of such service.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS;
Section i. Section 11.16.030 of the Central Point Municipal Code to read as follows:
11.16.030 Definitions. Biofiltration means the use of vegetation, including grasses and
wetland plants, to filter and treat stormwater runoff as it is conveyed through an open channel or
Swale.
City means the City of Central Point, Oregon, or as indicated by the context, may mean
any official, officer, employee or agency representing the City in the discharge of his or her
duties.
Cit, Roads Zoads means all roads, public and private, excluding State and County roads, in the
City of Central Point.
Developed Parcel means a parcel of real property which has been altered by development
coverage.
Drainage Facilities means the drainage systems comprised of stormwater control facilities
and any other natural features which store, control, treat and / or convey storm and surface water.
Storm drainage facilities shall include all natural and man-made elements used to convey storm
water from the first point of impact with the surface of the earth to a suitable receiving body of
water or location internal or external to the boundaries of the City. They include all hublicty
owned and maintained pipes, appurtenant features, culverts, streets, curbs, gutters, pumping
stations, channels, streams, ditches, wetlands, detention / retention basins, ponds, and other
stormwater conveyance and treatment facilities whether or not the City shall have recorded
rights -of -wap or easements; it is presumed that the City has a prescriptive right of access to all
storm drainage facilities for operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement.
Equivalent Service Unit (ESU) means a configuration of impervious surface estimated to
contribute an amount of runoff to the City's stormwater management system which is
approximately equal to that created by the average single family residential developed parcel in
Central Point.
Impervious Surfaces means hard surfaced areas that prevent or hinder the entry of water
into the soil mantle and/or cause water to run off the surface in greater quantities or at au
increased rate of flow than under natural conditions. Common impervious surfaces include, but
are not limited to, rooftops, concrete or asphalt roads, sidewalks and paving, walkways, patio
areas, driveways, parking lots or storage areas and gravel, hard -packed dirt, oiled or other
surfaces which similarly impede the natural infiltration of stormwater, or runoff patterns existent
prior to development.
Manager means the City Administrator or designee.
Parcel means the smallest separately segregated unit or plot of land having an identified
owner, boundaries, and surface area which constitutes a separate lot or tract capable of being
conveyed without further subdivision.
Service Charges means the stormwater utility fee in an amount to be determined by
applying the appropriate rate to a particular parcel of real property based upon factors established
by this Chapter.
Single Family Residence means a residential structure accommodating one dwelling unit,
including duplex units and mobile homes, as defined by the City of Central Point land use codes.
Stormwater Control Facilities means all publicly owned and maintained man-made
structures or natural water course facility improvements, developments, properties or interest
therein, made, constructed or acquired for the conveyance of storm or surface water runoff for
the purpose of improving the quality of. controlling, or protecting life or property from any
storm, flood or surplus waters.
Stormwater Program means the Central Point Stormwater Utility as defined in this
chapter.
Undeveloned Land means unimproved land and open space as defined by the City of
Central Point land use codes.
Undeveloped Parcel means any parcel of real property which has not been altered by
construction of any improvement or other impervious surface area which affects the hydraulic
properties of the parcel.
Unit Rate means the dollar amount charged per ESU.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication
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