Are there any possible credits available?

ll nonresidential, developed properties have the opportunity to install, maintain, and operate facilities and do other associated non-structural best management practices that benefit the local community, those parcels will then have the option to request a credit on their stormwater utility rate. Application forms are available by emailing Linda Taylor or calling 360-403-3526. The proposed ordinance includes the following credit allowances, upon submittal and review of a credit request.

  • 25% credit for private, on-site control facilities that benefit the overall stormwater system. To be eligible for the credit, the property owner must demonstrate that the on-site control system has been maintained in accordance with current City standards. The eligibility of the credit shall be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure proper maintenance of said private facilities.
  • 70% credit for superior performance of private facilities for on-site control facilities that have the capacity to fully contain and infiltrate on the parcel the runoff from the 100-year, 7-day storm event. If the facilities are maintained in accordance with current City standards. The eligibility of the credit shall be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure proper maintenance of said private facilities.
  • 25% additional credit upon receipt of an acceptable curriculum showing how the district provides education regarding stormwater issues. Each site owned and operated by the District in support of education shall be eligible for this credit in addition to any site-specific credits also available for individual sites.
  • In no case shall any site be eligible for more than a 70% total credit.


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1. Where can I go for more information?
2. Are there any possible credits available?
3. How much hard surface area is an ESU?
4. How is the impervious surface measured?
5. Where can I get a copy of the Arlington Design and Construction Standards?
6. How do I schedule an inspection?
7. Why should I pay for rain falling on my property?
8. How will we be able to see where our money has been going, and what will the priorities be?
9. What is the City currently doing about these problems?
10. Why is storm water such a problem?
11. What is the city’s responsibility for storm water?
12. Are there any credits available to senior citizens or low-income residents?
13. What is a Storm Water Revenue Fund?
14. How does the Stormwater Utility work?
15. Why do we need to spend more for storm water?
16. How is a storm water user fee charged?
17. Why should I have to pay? I live on a hill and have no drainage problem.
18. I have a septic tank. Why should I pay this fee?
19. How is the Stormwater Utility collected?
20. How are differences between parcels determined?