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Line 94: ===Incentives and Credits===<ref>http://www7.mississauga.ca/Departments/Marketing/stormwater/stormwater-charge/img/stormwater-credits-manual-0.1.pdf</ref>===Objective===The key objective of the Stormwater Credit Program is to recognize property owners who have implemented stormwater and/or [[Pollution prevention|pollution prevention]] best management practices (“BMPs”) to reduce impacts to the City’s stormwater infrastructure by controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater leaving their property.===Principles===The Stormwater Credit Program is designed according to the following guiding principles:* Available to every non-residential and multi-residential property (including those considered “mixed-use”) in Mississauga, unless otherwise exempt from stormwater charges or receiving a subsidy to offset stormwater charges.* A clear linkage exists between the credit amounts provided and cost savings to the City’s stormwater program resulting from the implementation of BMPs.* Property owners have the flexibility to pursue practices that suit the needs of and opportunities on their property.===Eligibility===All multi-residential and non-residential properties (including mixed-use properties) are eligible for the credit program, except for any portion thereof which is receiving an exemption or subsidy reduction to the stormwater charge. Single residential properties are not eligible for the credit program.
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==Life Cycle Costs==
==Life Cycle Costs==
Initial construction costs for permeable pavements are typically higher than conventional asphalt pavement surfaces, largely due to thicker aggregate base needed for stormwater storage. However, the cost difference is reduced or eliminated when total life-cycle costs, or the total cost to construct and maintain the pavement over its lifespan, are considered. Other potential savings and benefits include reduced need for storm sewer pipes and other stormwater practices, less developable land consumed for stormwater treatment, and ancillary benefits (improved aesthetics and reduced urban heat island effect). These systems are especially cost effective in existing urban development where parking lot expansion is needed, but there is not sufficient space for other types of BMPs. They combine parking, stormwater infiltration, retention, and detention into one facility.
Initial construction costs for permeable pavements are typically higher than conventional asphalt pavement surfaces, largely due to thicker aggregate base needed for stormwater storage. However, the cost difference is reduced or eliminated when total life-cycle costs, or the total cost to construct and maintain the pavement over its lifespan, are considered. Other potential savings and benefits include reduced need for storm sewer pipes and other stormwater practices, less developable land consumed for stormwater treatment, and ancillary benefits (improved aesthetics and reduced urban heat island effect). These systems are especially cost effective in existing urban development where parking lot expansion is needed, but there is not sufficient space for other types of BMPs. They combine parking, stormwater infiltration, retention, and detention into one facility.
==References==
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