Pro Rata Policy

Any development or subdivision of land within the City of Suffolk shall share the cost of providing reasonable and necessary drainage facilities through payment of a pro rata share assessment. The following types of projects are required to provide payment of the pro rata share assessment prior to subdivision, site plan, plat recordation or development plan approval:

• Commercial development
• Commercial redevelopment
• Residential development and redevelopment classified as a major subdivision in accordance with section 31-506 of the Unified Development Ordinance

Stormwater Master Plan

The City has established a Stormwater Master Plan which divides the City into three major watersheds; the James River, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Chowan River. The Stormwater Master Plan defines the ultimate drainage outfall or receiving water body and identifies Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects necessary for ultimate development in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan or current zoning approved by City Council.

Payment

Each pro rata payment received shall be expended only for necessary engineering and related studies and the construction of those facilities identified in the established Stormwater Capital Improvement Program. Payment of a pro rata share does not relieve the developer from implementing stormwater improvements to meet water quality and quantity requirements in accordance with the adopted Stormwater Ordinance.