Impervious surface treated definition
Impervious surface treated is defined as the square footage of the project installation plus any area of impervious surface that drains into the newly created project area. (For example, the total impervious surface treated for a 50 square foot rain garden in combination with redirection of a downspout that empties 100 square feet of rooftop surface runoff into the garden is 150 square feet). Provide property owners with information concerning the RiverSmart Rebate program and answer any questions Assist property owners with completion of required paperwork To ensure the property owner’s proper use and maintenance of rain gardens and permeable surfaces Issue rebate to property owner upon successful completion of project and submittal of required documentation Allow access to the site by ACB representatives and their contractors as needed Provision of before and after photos of the project to be used at the discretion of ACB Allow ACB and DDOE representatives access to the rain gardens and/or pervious surface for up to one year after installation to inspect for proper maintenance Maintain the BMPs, including adequate watering of any installed plants and weeding (reference RiverSmart Homes Program Care Instructions) so the BMPs continue to function properly The RiverSmart Rebate Program provides you with a rebate of up to $1,000. The rebate will be awarded at $1.25 per square foot of impervious area that is treated by the installation of a rain garden, the removal of impervious surface or the installation of permeable pavement. The minimum rebate that will be awarded will be $500 for a minimum of 400 square feet of impervious area treated. The maximum rebate that will be awarded will be $1,000 for 800 or more square feet of impervious area treated. Any project cost over the maximum rebate amount of $1,000 will be incurred by the homeowner.