The following types of construction shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Reconstruction or improvements that are damaged or destroyed by fire or other natural causes, provided that the reconstruction or improvements do not result in additional usable square footage.
(B) Rehabilitation or remodeling of an existing development project, provided that the rehabilitation or remodeling does not result in additional usable square footage.
(C) Accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units, but only to the extent from payment of the MSHCP mitigation fee under state law.
(D) Existing structures that are converted from an existing permitted use to a different permitted use, provided that no additional improvements are constructed and does not result in additional usable square footage.
(E) Certain agricultural operations as allowed by the MSHCP.
(F) Development projects for which a vesting tentative tract map has been approved pursuant to California Government Code Section 66452 et seq., (also, California Government Code Section 66498.1 et seq.) and Development Projects which are the subject of a development agreement entered into pursuant to California Government Code Section 65864 et seq., prior to October 15, 2003, wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited, provided that if the term of such a vesting map or development agreement is extended by amendment or by any other manner after October 15, 2003, the MSHCP mitigation fee shall apply and shall be imposed.
(Ord. 3326 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2678 § 1, 2003.)