§ A281-7. Storm sewer systems.

A. 

Definition. "Storm sewer systems" are defined as storm sewer pipes, open drainageways, storage sites and ponding areas designed to provide for the control of stormwater and groundwater over a particular area.

B. 

Assessable cost. The storm sewer system improvements shall be the responsibility of the City. Exception: Storm sewers serving private parcels or lots shall be considered private storm sewers and the cost shall be borne entirely by those tracts or parcels benefitting.

C. 

Distribution of assessments. The City shall determine the area to be benefitted by the storm sewer improvement. Assessable costs for such improvements shall be distributed on an area or lot basis to benefitted properties. (Storm sewers serving private parcels.)

D. 

Addition laterals. Should smaller storm sewer laterals and catch basins be required with street construction, these additional costs may be included in the street construction assessment.