What is a stormwater utility fee?

A stormwater utility fee is a legally authorized public enterprise fund, adopted by ordinance, and is similar to a water or sewer utility. It is a dedicated funding source for Town stormwater management program activities with a focus on water quality.

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1. What is a stormwater utility fee?
2. When did the stormwater fee go into effect?
3. How often are customers billed?
4. Who pays the stormwater fee?
5. What is impervious surface?
6. Why is the fee based on a property’s impervious surface?
7. What does the fee pay for?
8. How does the Town determine your impervious surface?
9. What is the Equivalent Residential Unit?
10. How do I know what my impervious surface is if I live in a new development?
11. What happens if I don't pay my bill?
12. Can I appeal or dispute my stormwater utility fee charge?
13. Isn't this essentially a tax on rain water?
14. What if I have other questions?