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Excerpt from Lumberton Municipal Code
Chapter 24 Stormwater Services
Sec. 24-1 Findings and Purpose
The city council of the City of Lumberton makes the following findings:
(1) Stormwater poses a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. This threat cannot be eliminated entirely. Factors affecting this threat which are beyond the city’s control include: frequency and intensity of precipitation; the topography in and around the city; the types of soils and other geologic structures found in and around the city; body of law established under state and federal authority concerning water rights generally and including but not limited to navigable and non-navigable waters, surface waters, and underground waters; unauthorized interference with the city’s stormwater drainage system; and the amount of impervious surfaces associated with a reasonable level of development.
(2) The management of stormwater can reduce this threat through:
a. Constructing, operating and maintaining needed facilities; and
b. Regulating and controlling the use and development of land to reduce the adverse effects of stormwater.
(3)
a. In order to provide an effective and long-term approach to stormwater management, an adequate funding source must be identified.
b. Equitable and adequate funding is provided by a system of charges that is related to the volume and quality of stormwater runoff from developed land.
Sec 24-3- Stormwater Service Rate Schedules
(a) The monthly charges for city stormwater services shall be based on the ratio of impervious surfaces on a given parcel or lot. The rate schedule for city stormwater services shall be in the amounts written in the adopted annual budget ordinance. The different types of rates are listed as follows:
Contributor:
Residential.
Small non-residential.
Medium non-residential.
Large non-residential.
Major non-residential.
(b) The fees listed in the rate schedule for stormwater services shall be billed and collected on a monthly basis, beginning on the first day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance adopting this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is post-construction stormwater management, and does it apply to my property in Lumberton?
Post-construction stormwater management covers the ongoing responsibility to maintain the stormwater control facilities on your property after a development or redevelopment project is complete. Lumberton established its stormwater program through Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, recognizing that unmanaged stormwater poses a serious threat to public health, safety, and welfare, and the city regulates both facility construction and long-term maintenance under that authority. AQUALIS provides full post-construction stormwater management for property owners in Lumberton, so facilities on your property continue functioning as intended long after the original project is finished.
Am I responsible for maintaining stormwater facilities on my Lumberton property after construction is complete?
Chapter 24 of Lumberton’s Municipal Code establishes stormwater management through both facility construction and maintenance as well as land use regulation, meaning the obligation to maintain stormwater infrastructure does not end when construction wraps up. Property owners in Lumberton should treat maintenance as an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time item checked off during development. AQUALIS handles this ongoing maintenance responsibility for Lumberton property owners, so facilities keep working as intended year after year.
What contributor category does a commercial property in Lumberton typically fall into?
Lumberton’s rate structure separates non-residential properties into small, medium, large, and major categories, generally scaled to the amount of impervious surface on the site, so two commercial properties of very different sizes can be billed very differently under the same ordinance. Property owners are sometimes unsure which category applies to a given site, especially after renovations or expansions. AQUALIS can review a Lumberton property’s classification to confirm it reflects the site’s actual impervious footprint.
What happens if stormwater infrastructure on my Lumberton property is neglected?
Because Lumberton’s ordinance treats stormwater as a public health, safety, and welfare concern, neglected infrastructure on a property carries compliance risk under Chapter 24, in addition to any impact on the property’s stormwater billing category. Addressing maintenance issues before they become a larger compliance problem is always the more cost-effective path. AQUALIS provides maintenance and non-compliance resolution for Lumberton property owners, addressing issues before they escalate.
Where can property owners in Lumberton get help with post-construction stormwater compliance?
Post-construction stormwater compliance in Lumberton involves an impervious surface-based fee structure, contributor category classification, and an ongoing maintenance obligation under Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code. Managing all of this without dedicated stormwater staff is difficult for most property owners. AQUALIS offers complete post-construction stormwater management for Lumberton property owners, covering maintenance, classification review, and non-compliance resolution, so owners can meet the city’s requirements without managing the process themselves.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Regulations change frequently — AQUALIS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content, and any reliance on it is at your own risk. Consult a qualified professional or your local regulatory authority to confirm requirements applicable to your specific property.
