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Annapolis committee reviews stormwater fee overhaul, links funding to tree‑planting push
Summary
City stormwater staff and the urban forester presented proposals to shift nonresidential stormwater billing to an ERU (measured impervious-area) model, expand tree‑planting and maintenance programs funded by the watershed restoration fee, and create incentives and credits for on‑site stormwater work. Staff said some large properties could see substantial fee increases while many would see modest changes.
Annapolis stormwater and planning staff on Feb. 12 laid out a package of proposed changes to the city’s stormwater utility fee and a parallel expansion of the urban tree canopy program intended to fund restoration and reduce runoff.
Bridal Adams, the city’s urban forester, told the Bridal Matters Committee the city’s canopy sits at about 43% and that the comp‑plan canopy target was revised from 50% by 2036 to 50% by 2050 to reflect tree maturation timelines. “With proper funding, we’re hoping that now that goal is much more attainable,” Adams said, noting recent plantings, a front‑yard and street tree program, and a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant opportunity that can provide up to $55,000 for community planting and invasive species management.
Public works stormwater staff gave the technical briefing. Anne Roterer, stormwater engineer, and Mike Rosberg, stormwater program manager, described the city’s MS4 permit obligations and how the…
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