A. Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the following:
1. Rebuilding the same amount of floor space of a structure which is destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, provided the structure is rebuilt and ready for occupancy within two (2) years of its destruction;
2. Remodeling or repairing a structure which does not increase the number of Service Units;
3. Replacing a residential unit, including a manufactured/mobile home, with another residential unit on the same lot; Provided, that the number of Service Units does not increase;
4. Placing a temporary construction trailer or office on a lot;
5. Constructing an addition on a residential structure which does not increase the number of Service Units;
6. Adding uses that are typically accessory to residential uses, such as tennis court or a clubhouse, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the use creates a significant impact on the capacity of System Improvements;
7. The installation of a modular building or manufactured/mobile home if it can be demonstrated by documentation such as utility bills and tax records that either:
a. A modular building or manufactured/mobile home was legally in place on the lot or space prior to the effective date of this Chapter; or
b. KCEMSS Impact Fees have been paid previously for the modular building or manufactured/mobile home on that same lot or space; or
8. Construction or Development by taxing districts as defined in Idaho Code § 63-201 and public charter schools as defined in Idaho Code § 33-502A are exempt from paying KCEMSS Impact Fees.
B. Claiming an Exemption. An exemption from the KCEMSS Impact Fee must be claimed when applying for a Building Permit or manufactured/mobile home installation permit. Any exemption not claimed at the time of application will be deemed waived. The City will deliver exemption applications to the KCEMSS which must determine if the Development is exempt within thirty (30) days of receipt. (Ord. 3723, 1-2-2024: Ord. 3717, 6-6-2023)