What does the fee pay for?

The fee provides a dedicated funding source for Town stormwater operations, including:

  • NPDES Phase II permit compliance
  • Plan review for new development
  • Town-owned (public) drainage system maintenance / improvements

This new fee will not cover drainage issues or flooding on private property.

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1. What is a stormwater utility fee?
2. When will 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?