GRASINGS-CARMEL-CA

The grasings charge is a fee that is assessed to customers who use the city's stormwater drainage system. This charge covers the costs of maintaining and operating the system, as well as the costs of repairing damage caused by erosion. The grasings charge is calculated based on the size of the property and the amount of impervious surfaces (such as pavement or roofs) on the property. Properties with large amounts of impervious surfaces are typically charged a higher grasings fee because they generate more stormwater runoff. The grasings charge is typically included on the customer's water bill.