For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
Words used in the singular shall include the plural and the plural,
the singular; words used in the present tense shall include the future
tense; the word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary; the word
"may" is permissive.
CHARGE
The periodic or other fee imposed under this section for
the rendering of stormwater utility services by the City.
DUPLEX
Any residential property having two dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or group of rooms, including cooking accommodations,
occupied by one family and in which not more than two persons, other
than members of the family, are lodged or boarded for compensation
at any one time.
EQUIVALENT RUNOFF UNIT (ERU)
The basic unit by which a storm sewer charge is calculated
under this section and is based upon the impervious area reasonably
determined by the City. The term "ERU" means the statistical average
of horizontal impervious area of single-family homes and duplexes
within the City of Onalaska on the date of adoption of this chapter.
IMPERVIOUS AREA
A surface which has been compacted or covered with a layer
of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by rainwater.
The term includes, without limitation due to enumeration, all areas
covered by structures, roof extensions, patios, porches, driveways,
loading docks and sidewalks, and semi-impervious surfaces such as
compacted gravel, all as measured on a horizontal plane.
MULTIFAMILY UNIT
Any residential property comprised of three or more dwelling
units, including condominiums and manufactured homes.
NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A lot or parcel of land, with improvements such as a building,
structure, grading or substantial landscaping, which is not residential
property, excluding publicly owned rights-of-way, recreational trails,
and publicly owned or privately owned rail beds utilized for railroad
transportation.
PERSON
Each and every property owner and includes, but is not limited
to, natural persons, partnerships, corporations, limited liability
companies, limited liability partnerships, joint ventures, and all
other legal entities of whatever kind or nature.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A lot or parcel of land developed exclusively for residential
purposes, including single-family units, duplexes, and multifamily
units. The term includes condominiums and manufactured homes.
STORMWATER UTILITY
The City owned and operated utility established under this
section for the purpose of managing stormwater and imposing charges
for the recovery of costs connected with such stormwater management.
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Real property that is not developed by the addition of an
improvement such as a building, structure, grading or substantial
landscaping. A property shall be considered to be developed if:
1.
A certificate of occupancy has been issued for a building or
structure on the property or, if no certificate of occupancy has been
issued, upon substantial completion of construction or final inspection;
or
2.
Construction of an improvement on the property is at least 50%
completed and such construction has ceased for a period of at least
three months, whether consecutive or not.