(A) The requirements of this article shall not apply to dwellings or buildings destroyed by fire or other calamity or by voluntary destruction, provided that the application for a building permit to replace the dwelling is filed with the director within one year after destruction of the dwelling unless otherwise excepted. The replacement dwelling shall not exceed the original dwelling by more than 10% in size. To the extent the replacement dwelling or building exceeds 10% of the previous size, the requirements of this article shall apply to such excess.
(B) The requirements of this article shall also not apply to the following types of construction:
(1) Pools;
(2) Fences;
(3) Building or additions or alterations to buildings with a value of less than $5,000; or
(4) Buildings constructed for San Benito County governmental purposes.
(C) A district may provide for the waiver or partial exemption of the requirements of this article based upon a determination that the fire risk for a particular structure justifies the exemption or waiver. To create an exemption or waiver process, the district shall provide for the exemption or waiver and for the criteria to grant the same in the resolution specified in § 5.01.288.
(1966 Code, § 15C-7) (Ord. 639, § 1(part))