Except as provided by this section, all property that is being developed within the City is subject to the requirements of this chapter. The following lots, uses and situations shall be exempt from compliance with this chapter:
(a) Lots used for single-family, two-family or three-family dwellings, where initial construction of the unit(s) has been completed are exempt. In cases where an existing single-, two- or three-family dwelling has been demolished, the requirements of this chapter shall apply when any new dwelling unit is constructed. All landscaping requirements found herein shall apply individually to lots within new subdivisions until issuance of a Certificate of Code Compliance, however such lots shall continue to be bound by all other requirements and conditions as may be related to approval of the subdivision.
(b) Any lot within the UP Uptown District is exempt. However, this does not exempt parking areas on private property from complying with the landscaping provisions of Chapter 1149.
(c) Golf courses, parks, playgrounds, and similar types of uses are exempt.
(d) Expansions or alterations to developments which do not constitute a "substantial expansion" are exempt. Should one of the criteria for a substantial expansion outlined below be met, the entire site must come into conformance with the provisions of this chapter. A substantial expansion is hereby defined as:
(1) An expansion to a building that is fifty percent (50%) or greater when the combined floor area of the existing structure(s) is less than 1,000 square feet; or
(2) An expansion to a building that is forty percent (40%) or greater when the combined floor area of the existing structure(s) is greater or equal to 1,000 square feet and less than 10,000 square feet; or
(3) An expansion to a building that is thirty percent (30%) or greater when the combined floor area of the existing structure is greater than or equal to 10,000 square feet and less than 25,000 square feet; or
(4) An expansion to a building that is twenty percent (20%) or greater when the combined floor area of the existing structure(s) is greater than or equal to 25,000 square feet and less than 50,000 square feet; or
(5) An expansion to a building that is ten percent (10%) or greater when the combined floor area of the existing structure(s) is greater than or equal to 50,000 square feet.
(Ord. 3558. Passed 5-5-20.)