A. There is imposed a storm sewer maintenance shall be used to maintain and improve the city’s storm sewer system. The amount of the fee shall be set by resolution. The fee shall be billed and collected in the same manner as water bills.

B. Under no circumstances shall a storm sewer maintenance fee be imposed on properties that are vacant or unoccupied. As used in this section, a property is "vacant or unoccupied" when the residents or persons who occupy the premises have left the premises without an intent to return. Temporary absences of residents for vacations shall not make the property vacant or unoccupied as meant in this section. Rental properties without current tenants shall be considered vacant and unoccupied, but only so long as no water is used at the property. (Prior code § 3.930)