Item 8: An Ordinance Concerning Assessments for Street Improvements

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dividing the total costs apportioned to the residential properties by the total number of RAUs within the local improvement district. (e) Non-Vacant Parcels 1. For purposes of this subsection 7.180(3), a parcel, regardless of size, is non-vacant if it contains a single family, duplex, triplex or multi-family dwelling structure. 2. Parcels with a single family, duplex or triplex shall be assessed the cost of one RAU. 3. Parcels with more than three dwelling units shall be assessed the cost of .25 RAU per dwelling unit. (f) Vacant Parcels 1. For purposes of this section, “vacant parcel” means a parcel that is not a “non-vacant” parcel as defined in subsection 7.180(3)(e). 2. Vacant parcels of less than one-half acre in low density or single-family residential zones shall be assessed for the minimum number of dwelling units required in the zone by multiplying the minimum required number of dwelling units for the zone by the cost per RAU. 3. Vacant parcels of less than one-half acre in zones other than low density or single-family residential zones shall be assessed for the minimum number of dwelling units required in the zone by multiplying the minimum required number of dwelling units for the zone by the cost of .25 RAU. 4. Vacant parcels of one-half acre or larger shall not be assessed at the time of the street improvement, but the person who receives a permit to develop such a parcel shall pay an equivalent assessment when required by and in accordance with subsection 7.180(5) and 7.407 of this code. (4) Non-Residential Properties (a) For purposes of this section 7.180, “non-residential property” means a parcel that is not a “residential parcel” as that term is defined in subsection 7.180(3)(a). (b) A parcel served by a local street to be improved shall be assessed for a maximum of 22 feet of pavement. A parcel served by an arterial or collector street to be improved shall be assessed for a maximum of 10 feet of pavement width and associated drainage system. The street classifications shall have the meanings provided in subsection 7.180(3). (c) Except when special circumstances exist that are identified in the resolution creating a local improvement district, assessments for street improvements shall be based on the total linear front footage of the property to be assessed. (d) Vacant parcels of one-half acre or larger shall not be assessed at the time of the street improvement, but the person who receives a permit to develop such a parcel shall pay an equivalent assessment when required by and in accordance with subsection 7.180(5) and 7.407 of this code. “Vacant parcel” means a parcel that has no structure designed or used for human residence, business, industry or other occupancy, or any physical alteration to the land designed, used or intended to serve such a structure or Ordinance - Page 9 of 13 Version A