§ 153.004 EXEMPTIONS.

   (A)   A development permit shall not be required for the following:

      (1)   Any new development, redevelopment or other activity falling below the minimum standards as set forth in § 153.003;

      (2)   The agricultural use of land, including the implementation of conservation measures included in a farm conservation plan approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District, and including the construction of agricultural structures;

      (3)   The maintenance of any existing storm water drainage/detention component or structure or any existing soil erosion/sediment control component or structure; including dredging, levee restoration, tree removal or other function which maintains the original design capacities of the above; and

      (4)   The construction of, improvements to or the maintenance of any street, road, highway or interstate highway performed by any unit of government whose powers grant such authority.

   (B)   (1)   A development permit is required for these uses but shall not be subject to the provisions of §§ 153.035 through 153.040; and

      (2)   Any land disturbing activity that is one acre (43,560 square feet) or less; or development of tracts of land where not more than one single-family dwelling is being erected; or, any lots in a new subdivision of land where the lots front and have their sole access on an existing street or roadway.

(Ord. passed 9-8-2009)