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DE SB99

Bill

Status

Passed

8/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes front footage as the exclusive method for calculating sewer assessments in Delaware sanitary sewer districts.

  • Authorizes county governments to use multiple assessment methods including water consumption, water outlets, plumbing fixtures, number of persons on the property, Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs), or any combination of such factors.

  • Requires assessment charges to be uniform throughout the sewer district area to the extent the county deems practicable and equitable.

  • Aligns sewer assessment calculation methods with those already used in Chapter 67 of the Delaware Code for sewer charges.

  • Maintains the restriction that assessments cannot be levied against properties exempt from county and municipal taxation.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Deletion Of Front Footage Calculation As The Only Method Of Determining Sewer Assessments.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Housing & Community Affairs6/16/2017
Judicial & Community Affairs6/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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