A. All rates, charges, and all other utility fees or charges hereafter established by the city council by ordinance shall be deemed to be levied upon the premises themselves.

B. The city shall have a lien for all delinquent and unpaid rates, charges, and fees for stormwater utility purposes, including without limitation monthly rates and system development charges assessed against all premises to which service was furnished, which lien shall have the superiority established by RCW 35.67.200 and shall be foreclosed in the manner provided in RCW 35.67.220 et seq.

C. As an additional and concurrent method of enforcing its lien upon any premises for delinquent stormwater utility rates, charges, and fees, the utility is authorized, in accordance with law and in the manner provided by this code to stop providing water service to such premises for so long as any delinquent rates, charges, or fees remain unpaid.

D. Unpaid stormwater monthly service rates shall be deemed delinquent if not paid within 30 days following the billing date. Interest at the rate of eight percent per year shall be charged on all delinquent monthly service rates and late charges.

E. Appeals of utility rates and charges, including appeals of hard surface area determinations, shall be directed to the public works director or designee. (Ord. 1482 § 1, 2022).