In addition to the exemptions set forth in subsection C of section 18.56.125, the following nonresidential development projects are exempt from the provisions of this article:
A. Nonresidential development projects that are located on property owned by the State of California or the United States of America, or any of their agencies, with the exception of property not used exclusively for governmental or educational purposes; provided, however, this article shall apply at the time a nonresidential development project no longer meets the requirements for exemption. Compliance with this article shall be the obligation of the owner of the land on which the project is located when the project no longer meets the exemption requirements. If the land is owned by the State of California or the United States of America, but another party holds a possessory interest in the land, then the holder of the possessory interest shall comply with this article;
B. Any commercial building area that is part of a mixed-use multi-unit dwelling where more than 50% of the gross area is devoted to dwelling units and at least 20% of the dwelling units are restricted to occupancy by low-income households as evidenced in a regulatory agreement;
C. The use is operated by a nonprofit organization that provides food storage, meal service, or temporary shelter to the homeless;
D. The use is operated by a nonprofit organization that provides essential services (such as medical or emergency care) without cost to the recipient and serves primarily low-income households;
E. Carports and garages;
F. Temporary commercial uses and buildings; and
G. Any use made exempt by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2017-0013 § 1)