A linkage fee is hereby established for each Nonresidential Use Category contained in this article, and shall apply to the following types of nonresidential developments:
(a) New Construction and Additions. Any new nonresidential project(s) or addition(s) to an existing nonresidential project proposing to construct or add seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more of new gross floor area.
(b) Intensification of a Nonresidential Use. Any intensification of a nonresidential use changing seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more of gross floor area from one (1) Nonresidential Use Category to a more intensive Nonresidential Use Category where no fee has previously been paid. For purposes of this article, intensification of a Nonresidential Use means change from one (1) Nonresidential Use Category to another Nonresidential Use Category having a higher linkage fee amount.
(c) Conversion from Residential to Nonresidential Use. Any conversion of a residential project changing seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more of gross floor area to a nonresidential use.
The Community Development Director or designee shall be responsible for determining the applicability of this article to individual projects.
(§ 1, Ord. 1506-NS, eff. October 9, 2008)