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Allentown Stormwater Fee

This policy establishes a rate per billing unit to be used for calculating the stormwater utility fee, at $20 per 500 square feet of impervious surface. All rates are established by the City Council through ordinance and reviewed annually. This fee applies to all developed parcels.

Link:

  • City of Allentown Code, Chapter 270, Article XI, § 270-71

Policy Details:

Locale: Allentown, Pennsylvania [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roofs, Permeable Pavement , Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Parkland, Habitat Spaces, Urban Meadows, Wetlands
Policy Type(s): City Code, Financial Incentive

Citation:

City of Allentown Code, Chapter 270, Article XI, § 270-71

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