A. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall 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, or shop, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the use creates a significant impact on the capacity of system improvements; or
7. The installation of a modular building, manufactured/mobile home if the fee payer can demonstrate by documentation such as utility bills and tax records that either:
a. a modular building, manufactured/mobile home was legally in place on the lot or space prior to the effective date of this chapter; or
b. a Fire and/or EMS impact fee has been paid previously for the modular building, manufactured/mobile home on that same lot or space.
B. Exemption claim process: An exemption from a Fire and/or EMS impact fee must be claimed on the application by the developer (fee payer) upon submitting their application for a building permit, a manufactured/mobile home setting permit, or application for site plan review for commercial recreational vehicle parks or commercial campgrounds. Any exemption not so claimed shall be deemed waived by the fee payer. Upon filing of a request for an exemption, the City shall transmit the request to the Districts’ administrators for review by electronic mail to the appropriate Districts’ administrator. Applications for exemption shall be determined by the Districts’ administrators within thirty (30) days of receipt of the claim for exemption. (Ord. 637, 8-23-2022)