19.20.050 Exemptions.
(1) No Impact. Development permits for development which creates no measurable additional impacts on any transportation facility are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Such development includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Any addition or accessory structure to a residence with no change in use or increase in the number of dwelling units;
(b) Interior renovations with no change of use or, if a residential use, no increase in number of dwelling units;
(c) Interior completion of a structure for use(s) with the same or less intensity as the existing use or a previously approved use;
(d) Replacement structure with no change in use or increase in number of dwelling units;
(e) Temporary construction trailers;
(f) Driveway resurfacing or parking lot paving;
(g) Re-roofing of structures;
(h) Demolitions;
(i) Clearing, filling and grading permits.
The mayor or other designated city official shall be responsible for determining if other types of development also meet this “no impact” standard so as to be included under this exemption.
(2) Exempt Permits. The following development permits are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(a) Boundary line adjustment;
(b) Final plat;
(c) Temporary use/stand permit;
(d) Variance or administrative adjustment;
(e) Clearing, filling and grading permits;
(f) Rezone/comprehensive plan amendments.
(3) Application Filed Before Effective Date of Ordinance. Complete development permit applications that have been submitted before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(4) Single-Family Homes. Single-family homes on lots platted before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(5) Accessory Dwelling Units. All accessory dwelling units, as defined in this code, are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(6) Accounting for Capacity. The capacity for development permits exempted under subsections (3), (4) and (5) of this section shall be taken into account. (Ord. 434 § 1, 2010)