HomeMy WebLinkAbout028 - 04/20/1993 - AMENDING CITY CODE PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM ON-SITE DETENTION REDUCTION FACTOR ORDINANCE NO. 28, 1993
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 26-491 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS BY PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM
"ON-SITE DETENTION REDUCTION FACTOR"
WHEREAS, stormwater basin fees for new development are based, in part, upon
a consideration of the "on-site" detention constructed by a developer; and
WHEREAS, the "on-site" detention reduction factor is intended to recognize
the detention of stormwater by a specific development which reduces the runoff
impacts on downstream properties; and
WHEREAS, the current City Code does not contain a clear definition of the
meaning of the term "on-site detention reduction factor" ; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that by better defining the meaning of
said term, a more equitable method of allowing credit for the detention on-site
of stormwater runoff can be established.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
that Section 26-491 of the Code of the City be amended by the addition of the
following definition, in alphabetical order, to provide as follows:
Sec. 26-491. Definitions.
On-site detention shall mean stormwater detention which is not
part of a major stormwater system and which is sized for the benefit
of a specified tributary area, part or all of which is being
subdivided. Such on-site detention shall be located within an
easement or parcel dedicated to and accepted by the city for
drainage purposes.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published
this 16th day of March, A.D. 1993, and to be presented for final passage on the
20th day of April , A.D. 1993. /c
Mayor
ATTES„ T:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 20th dar A il , A. . 19
or
ATTEST:
City Clerk