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1. What is the meaning of impervious area?

Impervious Area is any type of surface that does not allow for the passage of stormwater into the ground. Examples include paving, concrete and rooftops.

2. If I feel the estimate of my impervious area is incorrect, what can I do?

There are provisions within the Stormwater Utility Fee Ordinance that allow for adjustments based upon certain conditions. See Ordinance Section 28-33.

3. Will fee credits be applied automatically for new development that meets current Maryland Department of the Environment stormwater design standards?

No, property owners must submit a complete Stormwater Management Utility Fee Credit Application to the City Engineering Department for approval in order to receive fee credits.

4. If I am approved for a fee credit will it be retroactively applied to when the private stormwater facility was built?

No, fee credits will be applied to the SWM Utility Fee at the time a Stormwater Management Utility Fee Credit Application is approved by the City Engineering Department.