"HeyBub" wrote in message
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Ah, but they don't claim the water is going into the storm sewer system -
they are taxing impermeable surfaces, not run-off. According to their
regulations, a swimming pool or a stock-tank is an impermeable surface! As
is standing outside with an umbrella in the rain. (If it ever rains here
again.)

My acquaintances with libertarian leanings are always telling me we don't
need govt. regulation because citizens can always sue to get redress.
Sounds like you should be organizing a class action for your fellow
citizens, take the city to court and roll back the law. I'll wish you luck,
and it will be sincere too.