§ 17-130. Assessment of stormwater charges  


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  • (a) The owner of every property or premises within the town shall be responsible for the payment of the prescribed rates and charges for stormwater services on a monthly basis as set forth in the ordinances and regulations of the town, and any transfer or conveyance of ownership of said property or premises shall, in the absence of other agreement between the new owner and the town, carry with it all rights, responsibilities and obligations of the former owner with respect to water or sewer service and charges therefor.

    (b) The authorized rates and charges for stormwater service furnished by the town to any property or premises within the town shall constitute a valid lien on said property or premises, and upon any nonpayment of said rates or charges said lien may be enforced and the property or premises sold to enforce said lien.

    (c) The owner of every vacant lot within the Town of Kure Beach shall pay a one-time stormwater impact fee when applying for a building permit and thereafter be charged the prescribed rate as established by council.

    (d) All assessments and fees collected for the stormwater system shall be specifically designated as a stormwater fee and shall be used for no other purpose.

(Ord. of 9-23-03)