Lakewood stormwater is managed by NEORSD (Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District) under a regional fee based on impervious surface. Typical single-family fee is 5.15 dollars per month.
NEORSD took over regional stormwater management in 2010 after an Ohio Supreme Court decision (State ex rel. City of Lakewood v. NEORSD, 2015-Ohio-3258). Lakewood residents pay a stormwater fee calculated on impervious area tier: Tier 1 (under 2,000 sf) = 2.85, Tier 2 (2,001-4,000 sf) = 5.15, Tier 3 (over 4,000 sf) = 8.95 per month. Credit programs reduce the fee for rain gardens, rain barrels, and pervious pavement. Lakewood participates in NEORSDs Green Infrastructure grant program.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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