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• buildings originally determined as 100%office being remodeled into office or dividing into multiple office spaces; • buildings originally determined as 100%retail being remodeled into retail or dividing into multiple retail spaces.However note that retail for SAC purposes is not the same as most building code"mercantile"classifications(e.g. salons and fitness centers demand more wastewater capacity then a basic retail store); • a retail building adding a freezer addition to the storage area or freezer displays to the retail area; • buildings originally determined as 100%retail being remodeled into a take-out restaurant or tanning salon.No Determination is necessary but the change of use should be reported with the monthly SAC Activity Report on the SAC-C form. 5.2.1.6 Outdoor Spaces Peak demand on the MCES wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities is experienced typically during significant wet weather events.During these events,the use of outdoor areas is significantly reduced thereby contributing little or no wastewater to MDS peaks. A 75%reduction is given to certain outdoor spaces for which there is potential for minimal or no use during rain events. This includes driving ranges,golf courses including mini-golf(a club house is not eligible for the reduction),park shelters,outdoor seating areas for food and drink establishments, outdoor pools and water parks, drive-in restaurants and theaters, outdoor tennis courts,and outdoor public areas such as zoo exhibits.This does not include arenas or stadiums which may only delay the event or where they may be used in the rain(e.g. football games). Outdoor areas with structural roofs of any type will only qualify for the discount if,in the discretion of MCES staff,the demand for the space or transit to it(e.g. gazebo)is exposed to weather and will be predominantly reduced during wet weather days. Note also that these outdoor spaces will only receive discounted Credits when such areas are eliminated. 5.2.1.7 Restaurants MCES will base the SAC charge for restaurants on criteria as stated in Appendix A.The MCES Affidavit-A form is required to be submitted along with the items stated on the MCES Transmittal-A (SAC Determination Application)form. 5.2.1.7.1 Outdoor Patios SAC is calculated using the same criteria as inside seating for outdoor seating on patios or sidewalks. For example, if the interior portion is calculated as a restaurant with dining,the outside seating is also calculated as a restaurant with dining and a 75%reduction on the outdoor space is given.If a take-out restaurant has only outdoor seating,that area will be charged as per SAC criteria for restaurant seating(and the outdoor discount would apply). Outdoor areas with structural roofs of any type will only qualify for the discount, if in the discretion of MCES staff,the demand for the space or transit to it(e.g. gazebo)is exposed to weather and the use will be predominantly reduced during wet weather days. If the Community restricts food and/or drink from being consumed on the outdoor space and designates the space as"smoking only,"documentation, such as an ordinance or a copy of the business license issued by the Community that states the restriction,may be submitted to MCES. If such documentation is supplied,this outdoor space is excluded from the SAC Determination.If the restriction is removed, or becomes non-enforceable, a redetermination would occur and SAC will be due. Page19