§ 13-276. Exemptions

(a) Exempt development projects. Projects which fall within any of the categories listed below shall be exempt from the provisions of this article:

(1) Any residential construction that does not increase the number of permanent housing units on the lot where the construction takes place, such as remodeling or rebuilding an existing house or units. Second units are also exempt.

(2) Any industrial or commercial construction that neither increases the footprint nor square footage or changes the use on the lot where the construction takes place, such as remodeling or rebuilding an existing structure, and does not increase peak hour trip generation.

(3) Public benefit facilities limited to public libraries, public administration facilities, public parks, public utilities, schools and related facilities.

(4) Facilities serving the health and safety of the public, limited to hospitals, police, fire and safety facilities.

(Ord. No. 11-10, § 1, 9-20-11 )