How did the City determine the amount to be charged on my utility bill for stormwater?
In coordination with an engineering consultancy firm, the City strived to develop a rate structure that was equitable and fair to residents and businesses alike. Properties that are determined to be single-family residential property will be charged $2.00 per month, while commercial, industrial, and other properties determined to be non-single-family residential property will be charged on a tiered rate schedule based on total imperviousness of the property.
The vast majority of the utility accounts and properties within the City will be charged at the single-family residential rate of $2.00 per month. While not all inclusive, the following are some examples of developed properties that will be included in the single-family residential property rate: single family homes; single family homes converted into duplexes, triplexes, etc; mobile homes; townhomes, apartments, and condominiums provided individual dwelling units do not have other dwelling units located above or below.
Non-single-family residential property includes developed property that does not fall into the above classification. Properties falling under this classification will be charged on an ascending rate schedule based on total imperviousness of the property. While not all inclusive, the following are some examples of developed properties that will be included in the non-single-family residential property rate: commercial property; industrial property; public buildings; storage buildings and areas with impervious surface area; parking lots; parks; multi-level townhomes, apartments, and condominiums.

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1. How much is the connection fee for water, sanitary sewer, and/or trash service?
2. How did stormwater utility billing service come into existence?
3. What is stormwater runoff, and how does it affect me?
4. How did the City of Bristol develop its stormwater utility program?
5. What are the stormwater rates?
6. How will the stormwater utility fee be charged?
7. How did the City determine the amount to be charged on my utility bill for stormwater?
8. Are other municipalities requiring citizens and businesses to pay a stormwater Utility Fee?
9. When will the stormwater fee take effect?
10. How can I learn more about the stormwater utility fee?
11. Do you offer payment extensions?
12. How can I change the name on my account?
13. What can I do if I find a water leak at my residence or business?
14. Who is the point of contact for stormwater fee questions?
15. What are my payment options?