An impervious surface is any hard surface that water can’t soak into, like roofs, driveways, sidewalks, patios, and parking lots.
The tiered system is being used to make stormwater fees more accurate. It groups residential properties based on how much hard surface area they have (Roofs, driveways, sidewalks, patios, and parking lots), instead of everyone paying the same flat rate. To find out what tier you are in, please call the City of Fayetteville at (910) 433-1613 or (910) 433-1648.
The change is happening after the City reviewed billing data and updated property measurements using more accurate mapping information.
Stormwater is rainwater that runs off roofs, roads, driveways, and other hard surfaces. It matters because too much runoff can cause flooding and pollution if it isn’t properly managed.
You can contact the City of Fayetteville at (910) 433-1613 or (910) 433-1648 with questions about your stormwater bill.
Stormwater fees help fund drainage improvements, flood reduction efforts, maintenance of the stormwater system, and protection of local waterways.
Stormwater fees help pay for the system that manages rainwater runoff. This includes keeping drains working, reducing flooding, and protecting streams and rivers in the community.
The amount of impervious area on a property is determined using Geographic Information System (GIS) data, aerial photography, and other available imagery. These resources are used to identify impervious surfaces on each property, and the total impervious area is calculated for each parcel.
Residents will be able to view their property on the Stormwater Utility Fee Map to review the impervious area associated with their property. If there is a significant difference between the impervious area shown on the map and what is actually on the property, residents may submit a Stormwater Utility Fee Appeal.
No. The stormwater utility fee is not based on the amount of rain that falls or the taxable value of a property. Instead, the fee is based on the amount of impervious surface on a property and the potential amount of stormwater runoff it can generate. The stormwater utility fee is similar to other utility fees residents pay for services such as water and sewer, trash collection, or electricity.
The amount of impervious surface on a property is one of the most important factors affecting how much stormwater runs off a property and how quickly that water reaches the stormwater system. Stormwater runoff can also carry pollutants from properties into local streams and waterways. Because of this, impervious area is commonly used by communities to help determine stormwater utility fees.
An impervious surface is a hard surface that does not allow water to soak into the ground, or significantly reduces the amount of water that can soak into the ground. Examples may include rooftops, driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, and other similar surfaces.
Stormwater and sanitary sewage are handled through different systems. Sending stormwater to a wastewater treatment plant is not practical because of the large volume of water generated during rainfall events. Instead, the City of Fayetteville uses a variety of stormwater management practices to help control runoff, reduce flooding, and protect local waterways. These may include stormwater wetlands, bioretention areas, vegetated buffers, and other stormwater control measures.
Preventing pollution at its source is also an important part of protecting water quality.
Stormwater utility fees help fund a variety of services and programs, including: