Except within R-1, R-2, A-1, A-2, R -A and RMH zones, no new building shall hereinafter be erected, and no existing building shall be relocated or altered so as to increase the total value or total floor area of buildings existing on the site on the effective date of this chapter by 50% or more, as determined by the building official, for the purpose of establishing the equitable fee due under those codes established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3.20 prior to issuance of a building permit, unless concurrently with new construction, relocation or alteration, public improvements as defined in this chapter serving the building phase lot or parcel upon which a building permit is issued shall have been constructed and dedicated to public use and accepted for public maintenance. Where the construction, alterations, or additions consist solely of the installation or replacement of mechanical equipment, off-site improvements are not requirements of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 14-1-3) (Ord. 94-449, § 3, passed - -1994)