WHY IS THERE A STORMWATER ASSESSMENT FEE?
The federal mandate requires that local governments bear all costs associated with the new regulations, so Lake County instituted a Stormwater User Fee program. The fees are charged on individual parcels of land based on the amount of impervious area on the property (hard surface). The amount of impervious land is used because it has been shown to be a good indicator of the amount of runoff that leads to pollution.
HOW ARE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES CHARGED?
All residential properties are charged a flat rate based on an average impervious area of 3,050 square feet for each parcel. Your councilmen elect chose to participate as a Level 2 member community. Therefore, you are charged $3.50 per month or $42.00 annually.
HOW ARE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES CHARGED?
Your councilmen elect chose to participate as a Level 2 member community. Nonresidential properties are charged based upon the square footage they contain divided by the equivalent residential unit (ERU) which is 3,050 sq.ft. For example, a commercial property of 9,150 sq. ft., which is equal to 3 ERU, would be charged $10.50 per month.