The following activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to farm use buildings located on a bona fide farm; however, all trade permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) are still required. When questions arise as to whether or not use of certain lands constitute bona fide farming, the Chief Code Enforcement Officer shall consult with County Extension Services and the USDA-Farm Services Administration.
(B) Equipment for storing, handling, transporting and utilizing liquefied petroleum gases for fuel purposes.
(C) Equipment or facilities, other than buildings, of a public utility, as defined in G.S. § 62-3, or of an, electrical or telephone membership corporation, including poles, towers and other structures supporting electric or communication lines.
(D) Residential buildings with any dimensions that do not exceed 12 feet.
(E) Nonstructural residential repairs or alterations costing $15,000 or less in any single-family residence or farm building unless the work involves any of the following:
(1) The addition, repair, or replacement of load-bearing structures. However, no permit is required for replacement of windows, doors, exterior siding, or the pickets, railings, stair treads, and decking of porches and exterior decks.
(2) The addition or change in the design of plumbing. However, no permit is required for replacements otherwise meeting the requirements of this division that do not change size or capacity.
(3) The addition, replacement, or change in the design of heating, air conditioning, or electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment, other than like-kind replacement of electrical devices and lighting fixtures.
(4) The use of materials not permitted by the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
(5) The addition (excluding replacement) of roofing.
(F) Any other structures that may be exempted by the North Carolina General Statutes.
(Ord. passed 6-21-21)