§ 15-52. Exemptions.  


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  • Imposition of fire development impact mitigation fees shall be as specified in Section 15-51, except that the following types of development projects shall be exempt from such fees:

    (a)

    The replacement of an existing structure which was destroyed by fire or other calamity, demolished or removed by the owner, provided that the replacement structure is (1) rebuilt on the same parcel, (2) does not exceed the size of the structure being replaced, and (3) the application for a building permit to replace such structure is filed within six months after destruction of the structure. If the replacement structure is larger than the destroyed structure, the waiver of the fee shall apply only to the amount of floor area in the original structure. Any additional floor area of a replacement structure shall be considered an addition to an existing structure and shall be assessed fees as described in the resolution.

    (b)

    Any addition to an existing mobilehome as defined in Section 15-49(n) that is placed on an existing mobilehome space that was previously assessed a fire facility development impact fee.

    (c)

    Any new nonresidential structure of less than one hundred twenty square feet, with a California Building Code classification of U-1.

    (d)

    New structures such as detached garages, sheds, etc. which are added to an existing residential structure but which do not add a dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 4902, § I, 10-21-2014)