Notice:<\/strong> Upcoming Maintenance<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSome of our systems will be down for maintenance on April 21<\/strong> from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm<\/strong> (approximately). This will affect the Parcel Viewer, Credits Explorer, and Reg Finder applications. Thank you for your patience!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNon-residential properties are those that cannot be classified as residential or condominium, and typically include commercial and industrial uses, as well as residential properties with more than four dwelling units. Mixed-use properties, such as properties with both residential and commercial use, are also considered non-residential for stormwater billing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of non-residential properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- <\/i> Commercial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Industrial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Parking lots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Mixed-use properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Vacant lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\n- <\/i> Row homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Condominium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nStormwater Charge Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Non-residential stormwater charges are based on a combination of the Gross Area and Impervious Area of the property. Gross Area is the total area within the legal bounds of the property, less any public right of ways. Impervious Area is any area where the surface coverage restricts water absorption, such as roofs or pavement. Each area type incurs a charge (\u201cGross Area charge\u201d and \u201cImpervious Area charge\u201d), billed in 500 square foot units; the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge is the sum of the Gross Area charge and the Impervious Area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For properties with multiple water accounts, the monthly stormwater charge is divided equally among all accounts. Each water account on a property is also billed a Billing & Collection charge as part of the monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Example Property section<\/a> below for a detailed stormwater charge calculation example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> cemeteries<\/a> and community gardens<\/a> are eligible for stormwater discounts. Learn more on the Green Spaces page \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow we measure area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area and Impervious Area measurements are determined using mapping software, aerial images of the property and digital property records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/map-gross-area.png\")
Gross Area<\/strong> is the total area of the property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/map-impervious-area.png\")
Impervious Area<\/strong> includes parking lots, roofs, and roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCredits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties that manage stormwater on-site may be eligible for stormwater credits, which can reduce the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Stormwater Credits \u2192<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\nMinimum Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties whose combined gross and impervious area charges fall below a certain amount are subject to a minimum monthly stormwater charge. A property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge cannot be reduced below the minimum charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\nExample Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll use the characteristics of an example property to walk through the calculations that make up the property\u2019s stormwater charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n459 Example Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n70,142 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n36,736 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nStep<\/span> 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGross Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start with the property\u2019s total gross area and factor in any credits that have been applied in order to determine the gross area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nProcess<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
Non-residential properties are those that cannot be classified as residential or condominium, and typically include commercial and industrial uses, as well as residential properties with more than four dwelling units. Mixed-use properties, such as properties with both residential and commercial use, are also considered non-residential for stormwater billing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of non-residential properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- <\/i> Commercial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Industrial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Parking lots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Mixed-use properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Vacant lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\n- <\/i> Row homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Condominium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nStormwater Charge Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Non-residential stormwater charges are based on a combination of the Gross Area and Impervious Area of the property. Gross Area is the total area within the legal bounds of the property, less any public right of ways. Impervious Area is any area where the surface coverage restricts water absorption, such as roofs or pavement. Each area type incurs a charge (\u201cGross Area charge\u201d and \u201cImpervious Area charge\u201d), billed in 500 square foot units; the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge is the sum of the Gross Area charge and the Impervious Area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For properties with multiple water accounts, the monthly stormwater charge is divided equally among all accounts. Each water account on a property is also billed a Billing & Collection charge as part of the monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Example Property section<\/a> below for a detailed stormwater charge calculation example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> cemeteries<\/a> and community gardens<\/a> are eligible for stormwater discounts. Learn more on the Green Spaces page \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow we measure area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area and Impervious Area measurements are determined using mapping software, aerial images of the property and digital property records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nGross Area<\/strong> is the total area of the property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nImpervious Area<\/strong> includes parking lots, roofs, and roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCredits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties that manage stormwater on-site may be eligible for stormwater credits, which can reduce the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Stormwater Credits \u2192<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\nMinimum Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties whose combined gross and impervious area charges fall below a certain amount are subject to a minimum monthly stormwater charge. A property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge cannot be reduced below the minimum charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\nExample Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll use the characteristics of an example property to walk through the calculations that make up the property\u2019s stormwater charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n459 Example Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n70,142 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n36,736 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nStep<\/span> 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGross Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start with the property\u2019s total gross area and factor in any credits that have been applied in order to determine the gross area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nProcess<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
- \n
- <\/i> Commercial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Industrial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Parking lots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Mixed-use properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Vacant lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n- \n
- <\/i> Row homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Condominium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nStormwater Charge Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Non-residential stormwater charges are based on a combination of the Gross Area and Impervious Area of the property. Gross Area is the total area within the legal bounds of the property, less any public right of ways. Impervious Area is any area where the surface coverage restricts water absorption, such as roofs or pavement. Each area type incurs a charge (\u201cGross Area charge\u201d and \u201cImpervious Area charge\u201d), billed in 500 square foot units; the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge is the sum of the Gross Area charge and the Impervious Area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For properties with multiple water accounts, the monthly stormwater charge is divided equally among all accounts. Each water account on a property is also billed a Billing & Collection charge as part of the monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Example Property section<\/a> below for a detailed stormwater charge calculation example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nNote:<\/strong> cemeteries<\/a> and community gardens<\/a> are eligible for stormwater discounts. Learn more on the Green Spaces page \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How we measure area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area and Impervious Area measurements are determined using mapping software, aerial images of the property and digital property records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nGross Area<\/strong> is the total area of the property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \nImpervious Area<\/strong> includes parking lots, roofs, and roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Credits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties that manage stormwater on-site may be eligible for stormwater credits, which can reduce the property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Stormwater Credits \u2192<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Minimum Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Non-Residential properties whose combined gross and impervious area charges fall below a certain amount are subject to a minimum monthly stormwater charge. A property\u2019s monthly stormwater charge cannot be reduced below the minimum charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
\nExample Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\nWe\u2019ll use the characteristics of an example property to walk through the calculations that make up the property\u2019s stormwater charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n459 Example Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n70,142 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n36,736 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1,000 sqft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impervious Area Credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nStep<\/span> 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGross Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start with the property\u2019s total gross area and factor in any credits that have been applied in order to determine the gross area charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nProcess<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- <\/i> Condominium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
- <\/i> Industrial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n