Ordinances-2014-355 - Chapter 100 - Stormwater Utility

4. Inspect private systems as necessary to determine the compliance of such systems with these chapters and any ordinances or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. 5. Review plans, approve or deny, inspect and accept extensions to the storm water drainage system. 6. Establish and enforce regulations to protect and maintain water quality within the system in compliance with water quality standards established by State and/or Federal agencies as adopted or amended. 7. Annually analyze the cost of services and benefits provided, and the system and structure of fees, charges, fines and other revenues of the utility, and make recommendations regarding adjustment to such fees, charges, fines and other revenues. E. DETERMINATION OF STORM WATER UTILITY CHARGE. 1. Residential Property. A. The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2) Ninety (90) days after construction is halted, provided construction is at least 50% complete; or (3) Ninety (90) days after construction is completed, even if a certificate of occupancy has not been issued for the property. 2. Nonresidential Property. A. The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2) Ninety (90) days after construction is halted, provided construction is at least 50% complete; or (3) Ninety (90) days after construction is completed, even if a certificate of occupancy has not been issued for the property. F. STORM WATER UTILITY CHARGE. Every user owning or occupying property that is not exempt property in the City of Tiffin shall pay to the City a storm water utility charge as determined in this chapter. In the event that the owner and the occupant of a particular property are not the same, the liability for payment of the storm water utility charge attributable to the property shall be joint and several as to the owner and occupant. All storm water utility charges are due and payable under the same terms and conditions provided for payment of a combined service account as contained in Section 92.03 of the Tiffin Code of Ordinances. All city utility services may be discontinued in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.04 if the combined service account becomes delinquent and the provisions contained in Section 92.05, Section 92.06, and Section 92.07 shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account.