A. 
The Village of Howards Grove owns, operates and maintains 1) a sanitary wastewater treatment facility (sewerage works) including collection system for the purpose of treating wastewater; and 2) Community Park, an undeveloped property purchased to provide additional recreational facilities and opportunities.
B. 
Applicability. The impact fees are levied to properties that benefit from the Village wastewater and recreational facility improvements.
(1) 
Wastewater. The impact charge related to wastewater applies to properties within the Village corporate limits.
(2) 
Recreation. The impact charge related to recreational facilities applies to properties within the Village corporate limits.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNIT
Reference Ch. SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code, for related definition.
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (ERU)
The equivalent housing unit is based on an average of 28 drainage fixture units (DFU) based on Wisconsin Administrative Code, § SPS 382.30, Table 382.30-1, as summarized below. The definition of ERU applies to both wastewater/plumbing and potable water system improvements.
Clothes washer
3
Laundry tray
2
Bathroom group (2)
12
Dishwasher
2
Sink
2
Floor drain (3") basement
3
Floor drain (4") garage
4
Total
28
IMPACT FEE
A charge levied on users of the wastewater collection and treatment facilities and/or water distribution system for connecting to the facilities.
PLUMBING CODE
Chapter SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code, regarding plumbing systems.
A. 
Drainage fixture units (DFU) shall serve as the basis to determine impact fees for both residential and nonresidential uses. They shall also serve as the basis to determine impact fees for both wastewater and potable water services. Wisconsin Administrative Code, Ch. SPS 382, Table 382.30-1, shall provide the basis for DFU calculations respectively for nonpublic and public uses and both wastewater and potable water services.
B. 
Minimum fee. All developed properties that connect to the sewerage works shall be levied a minimum fee equal to one equivalent residential unit (ERU).
C. 
Value of fees. The Needs Assessment identifies the base rate of the fees. The Village may amend the base rates consistent with Wisconsin Statute and governing law.
D. 
Residential equivalent fees.
(1) 
The total charge shall equal the number of residential units multiplied by the current value on the Village Rate Schedule (for one residential unit).
(2) 
No partial fees. There will not be partial fees regardless of the area, number of rooms, or actual number of drainage fixture units. The minimum ERU assigned shall be one.
(3) 
Multiple residences. Each residential dwelling unit in a multiple residence building shall be assigned one ERU.
E. 
Nonresidential equivalent fees.
(1) 
The total charge shall equal the equivalent number of residential units multiplied by the current value on the Village Rate Schedule (for one residential unit). The number of residential equivalent units is determined by dividing the total DFU by 28.
(2) 
Partial fees (round-up rule). Fractions will be rounded up to the next highest whole number (example, 8.3 would be assigned 9 ERU).
F. 
Structure modifications.
(1) 
The fees apply to residential, nonresidential, private and public new construction.
(2) 
The fees apply to nonresidential and public additions, and renovations to existing structures.
A. 
Minimum fee. All properties that become developed or redeveloped shall be levied a minimum fee equal to one equivalent residential unit (ERU).
B. 
Value of fees. The Needs Assessment identifies the base rate of the fees. The Village may amend the base rates consistent with Wisconsin Statute and governing law.
C. 
Residential equivalent fees.
(1) 
The total charge shall equal the number of residential units multiplied by the current value on the Village Rate Schedule (for one residential unit).
(2) 
No partial fees. There will not be partial fees regardless of the area, number of rooms, or actual number of drainage fixture units. The minimum ERU assigned shall be one.
(3) 
Multiple residences. Each residential dwelling unit in a multiple residence building shall be assigned one ERU.
D. 
Nonresidential equivalent fees. Nonresidential development is exempt from the requirements related to recreational facility impact fees.