The following nonresidential developments are exempt from the provisions of this article:
(a) A nonresidential development that has received its discretionary approvals from the City prior to the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter.
(b) Building projects undertaken by a public agency for public purposes.
(c) Exterior alterations and improvements to existing nonresidential projects.
(d) The reconstruction of any structures that have been destroyed by fire, flood, earthquake or other act of nature provided that the reconstruction of the project does not result in an increase in the total gross floor area by seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more.
(e) Nonresidential developments otherwise exempt by law.
(f) School - Private non-profit grammar and high schools and colleges.
(§ 1, Ord. 1506-NS, eff. October 9, 2008, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1539-NS, eff. July 23, 2010)