04/09/2024 - Additional Docs-Redline Ordinance13.06.060 Definitions.
The following words when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) “City” shall mean the city of Port Orchard, Washington, a municipal corporation created and existing under the laws of the state of Washington.
(2) “Commercial/multifamily” shall mean all property which is not defined as single-family residential in subsection (6) of this section, including but not limited to those residential
structures accommodating two, three or four dwelling units.
(3) “Developed” shall mean that condition of real property altered from its natural state by the addition to or construction on such property of impervious ground cover or other manmade
physical improvements (such as clearing or grading) such that the hydrology of the property or portion thereof is materially affected.
(4) “Impervious ground cover” shall mean those hard surfaces which either prevent or retard the entry of water into the soil in the manner that such water entered the soil under natural
conditions preexistent to development, or which cause water to run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow than that present under natural conditions preexistent
to development, including, without limitation, such surfaces as rooftops, asphalt or concrete sidewalks, paving, driveways and parking lots, walkways, patio areas, storage areas, and
gravel, oiled macadam or other surfaces which similarly affect the natural infiltration or runoff patterns existing prior to development. Excluded, however, are all lawns, agricultural
areas, and landscaped areas.
(5) “Impervious surface unit (ISU)” shall mean 3,000 square feet of impervious ground cover and is the measure of impervious ground cover to be used by the utility in assessing service
charges.
(6) “Single-family residential” shall mean any residential structure designated for occupancy by one dwelling unit. three or less family households (single-family, duplex and triplex),
including those uses which may Single-family residential includes “home business” pursuant to POMC Title 20; provided, that the commercial activity remains incidental to the residential
use and does not interfere with the residential character of the neighborhood through noise, traffic, safety hazards, or other public nuisances that may be generated by the commercial
activity.
(7) “Service charge” shall mean the monthly fee levied by the utility.
(8) “Undeveloped” shall mean that condition of real property unaltered by the construction on or addition to such property of impervious ground cover or physical manmade improvements
of any kind that change the hydrology of the property from its natural state.
(9) “Utility” means the storm drainage utility established by Ordinance No. 036-08, passed on October 14, 2008.
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POMC 13.06.080 Storm drainage service charge calculation is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Three thousand square feet of impervious ground cover shall be equal to one impervious surface unit (ISU).
(2) All single-family residential accounts uses (including mobile homes) are deemed to contain one equivalent ISU for purposes of the monthly storm drainage utility service charge.
(3) The utility shall determine the actual number of ISUs contained on all other property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s),
triplex, multifamily and commercial properties and these accounts shall pay a service charge to be calculated as follows: actual impervious ground cover/3,000 square feet multipliedx
by the single-family residential rate. In making the calculation of the actual number of ISUs, fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number but not less than one.
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POMC 13.06.100 Storm drainage service charges.
In accordance with the basis for a rate structure set forth in POMC 13.06.070 and 13.06.080, there is levied upon all developed real property within the boundaries of the utility the
following service charges which shall be collected from the owners of such properties:
(1) Effective June 1, 2024, the storm drainage charges are shown below:
(a) For all detached houses, including mobile homes, the monthly service charge shall be $18.34.
(b) For all duplexes, or for detached houses with an accessory dwelling unit, the monthly service charge shall be $9.17 per residential unit.
(c) For all triplexes, for a duplex with an ADU, or for detached house with two ADUs, the monthly service charge shall be $6.12 per residential unit.
(bd) For all other developed property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s), triplex, multifamily and commercial accounts, the
monthly service charge shall be $18.34, multiplied by the number of ISUs determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel pursuant to POMC 13.06.080.
(2) Effective January 1, 2025, the storm drainage charges are shown below:
(a) For all detached house accounts, including mobile homes, the monthly service charge shall be $24.03.
(b) For all duplexes, or for detached houses with an accessory dwelling unit, the
monthly service charge shall be $12.02 per residential unit.
(c) For all triplexes, for a duplex with an ADU, or for detached houses with two ADUs, the monthly service charge shall be $8.01per residential unit.
(bd) For all other developed property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s), triplex, multifamily and commercial accounts, the
monthly service charge shall be $24.03, multiplied by the number of ISUs determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel pursuant to POMC 13.06.080.
(3) Effective January 1, 2026, the storm drainage charges are shown below:
(a) For all detached houses accounts, including mobile homes, the monthly service charge shall be $31.47.
(b) For all duplexes, or for detached houses with an accessory dwelling unit, the monthly service charge shall be $15.74 per residential unit.
(c) For all triplexes, for a duplex with an ADU, or for detached houses with two ADUs, the monthly service charge shall be $10.49 per residential unit.
(bd) For all other developed property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s), triplex, multifamily and commercial accounts, the
monthly service charge shall be $31.47, multiplied by the number of ISUs determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel pursuant to POMC 13.06.080.
(4) Effective January 1, 2027, the storm drainage charges are shown below:
(a) For all detached houses, including mobile homes, the monthly service charge shall be $32.42.
(b) For all duplexes, or for detached houses with an accessory dwelling unit, the monthly service charge shall be $16.21 per residential unit.
(c) For all triplexes, for a duplex with an ADU, or for detached houses with two ADUs, the monthly service charge shall be $10.81per residential unit.
(bd) For all other developed property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s), triplex, multifamily and commercial accounts, the
monthly service charge shall be $32.42, multiplied by the number of ISUs determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel pursuant to POMC 13.06.080.
(5) Effective January 1, 2028, the storm drainage charges are shown below:
(a) For all detached houses, including mobile homes, the monthly service charge shall be $33.39.
(b) For all duplexes, or for detached houses with an accessory dwelling unit, the monthly service charge shall be $16.70 per residential unit.
(c) For all triplexes, for duplexes with an ADU, or for detached houses with two ADUs, the monthly service charge shall be $11.12 per residential unit.
(bd) For all other developed property, including but not limited to duplex, single-family residential with accessory dwelling unit(s), triplex, multifamily and commercial accounts, the
monthly service charge shall be $33.39, multiplied by the number of ISUs determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel pursuant to POMC 13.06.080.
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13.06.150 Storm drainage capital facilities charge.
(1) The storm drainage capital facility charge is designed to mitigate the impact of new demands on the existing storm drainage system and to require new or expanded development to pay
its fair share of the value of the storm drainage system including, but not limited to, storm drainage transmission, storage, management, filtration, and dispersal facilities in compliance
with the City's NPDES permit. The storm drainage capital facility charge applies to new construction, changes in use, and building modifications which modify the ISU count for the property.
Prior to constructing any impervious surface and obtaining either a land disturbing activity permit/stormwater drainage permit and/or building permit, the property owner shall pay,
in addition to other applicable charges, the applicable stormwater drainage capital facility charge. Prior to connecting to the city's storm drainage system and obtaining either a building
permit or certificate of occupancy, the property owner shall pay, in addition to other applicable charges, the applicable storm drainage capital facility charge. The storm drainage
capital facility charge for a residential or nonresidential connection is based on a set fee per ISU which is set forth in POMC 13.06.160.
(2) Storm drainage Capital Facility Charge - Exception for Redevelopment or Change of Use. Property owners may apply to receive a partial or a full exception to the assessment of the
storm drainage capital facility charge, provided all of the following requirements are met:
(a) Property owners must submit an application for a partial or a full exception on the city's application form prior to the issuance of any land use or development permits which change
the use or development of the property; and
(b) A nonresidential or residential account has continuously paid a minimum base fee as
applicable; and
(c) The property owner decides to construct a new building, change the original use, or modify the original building; and
(d) For a full exception, after the building improvements are completed, or new use implemented, the total calculated ISU for the account will be equal to or less than the ISU number
calculated by the city under the prior use or development consistent with this section. A partial exception is applicable when the new ISU calculation is larger than the existing ISU
calculation. ln such case the city will establish the prior calculated ISU which will be used as the basis for a credit toward the storm
(3) At the time the storm drainage capital facility charge is paid, a storm drainage inspection fee shall be paid. The storm drainage inspection fee is set forth in POMC 13.06.160.
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POMC 13.06.160 Fee schedule.
(1) The fees set forth below are referenced in POMC 13.06.150.
Storm Drainage Capital Facility Charge
POMC 13.06.150
Per ISU
$3,087
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