Building permits, when meeting all zoning requirements, shall not be required for the following:
(a) Residential.
(1) One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (18.58 m2).
(2) Fences not over 4 feet (1829 mm) high.
(3) Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
(4) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L.) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(5) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
(6) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two- family dwelling.
(7) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(b) Commercial.
(1) One-story detached accessory structures as tool sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
(2) Fences not over 4 feet (1829 mm) high.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L.) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(5) Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding hazardous liquids.
(6) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
(7) Prefabricated swimming pools which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L.) and are installed entirely above ground.
(8) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
(9) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one and two-family dwellings.
(10) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(Ord. O-1264. Passed 5-22-07.)