The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) City buildings or structures;
(b) Public school buildings or structures;
(c) Residential housing, either for sale or rental, which, by recordable means, is permanently obligated to be 100% affordable;
(d) Retail service, eating and drinking service, personal service, or automotive service when the total additional square footage is 1,500 square feet or less. This exemption shall apply only when the additional square footage of new development does not exceed 1,500 square feet. New development that is larger than 1,500 square feet shall pay a fee for all square footage, including the first 1,500 square feet;
(e) Day care centers used for child care, nursery school or preschool education;
(f) Below market rate housing units above and beyond the minimum number required for projects subject to the City's Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing program. The additional units must be offered and constructed in a manner consistent with all requirements of the BMR program;
(g) Accessory dwelling units (ADU) less than 750 square feet in size. Any impact fees to be charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square feet or more shall be proportional to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit;
(h) Junior accessory dwelling units (JADU);
(i) Any residential subdivision for which land dedication or fees in lieu thereof are required pursuant to Chapter 21.50 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This exemption shall only apply to the park development fee described in Section 16.58.020(a).
(Ord. 5507 § 4, 2020: Ord. 5456 § 2, 2018: Ord. 5400 § 8 (part), 2016: Ord. 4907 § 3, 2006: Ord. 4763 § 3, 2002: Ord. 4742 § 2 (part), 2002)