(a) All projects within the City that do not meet the threshold for covered projects are exempt from the requirements set forth in this Chapter. Applicants for exempt projects are encouraged to divert as much project-related C&D debris as possible.
(b) The following projects are also exempt from the requirements set forth in this Chapter.
(1) Immediate or emergency demolition required to protect the public health, safety or welfare, based on a determination by the Compliance Official or any public safety official or code compliance officer of the City, given prior to demolition.
(2) A project of City public works or City public construction for which the notice inviting bids has been published prior to the effective date of this Chapter.
(3) A project contaminated by hazardous substances or waste as defined by state or federal law.
(Ord. 957 § 3 (part), 2018)