A. The provisions of this article shall apply uniformly to all those who benefit from new growth and development except as provided below.
B. The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following:
1. Rebuilding the same amount of floor space of a structure which was destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, providing 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 modular building or 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 courts or clubhouse, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the use creates a significant impact on the capacity of system improvements; or
7. Upon demonstration by fee payer by documentation such as utility bills and tax records, to the installation of a modular building, manufactured/mobile home or recreational vehicle on that same lot or space for which a development impact fee has been paid previously, and as long as there is no increase in service units.
8. Construction or development by the city and by political subdivisions that are classified as taxing districts pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-201, or its successor, shall be exempt from payment of the development impact fees provided for herein.
C. An exemption must be claimed by the fee payer upon application for a building permit. Any exemption not so claimed shall be deemed waived by the fee payer. Applications for exemption shall be submitted to and determined by the Building Official, or his or her duly designated agent, within ninety (90) days. Appeals of the Building Official's, or his or her duly designated agent, determination shall be made under the provisions of 14-10 of this article entitled "Appeals." (Ord. 607, 2-12-2020)