§ 28-210. Residential equivalent factor (REF).

(a)

Established. The residential equivalent factor for each land use is as follows:

Single- and double-family dwelling	1.00
Residential uses, except single and double dwelling unit buildings	8.00
Commercial/institutional	13.5
Schools in the R-1 district pursuant to chapter 36	3.00
Churches	8.00
Parks	0.75
Golf courses	0.75
Cemeteries	0.75
Industrial	13.50
Hospital	12.00

 

(b)

Adjustments to residential equivalent factor. The council may adopt policies recommended by the engineer for adjustment of the residential equivalent factor for lots based upon hydrologic data to be supplied by property owners, which data demonstrates a hydrologic response substantially different from the standards used by city to establish the residential equivalent factor. Adjustments to a residential equivalent factor shall not retroactively reduce stormwater drainage charges.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1110.04; Ord. No. 1105, 9-28-1988; Ord. No. 12009-15, 1-5-2010)