The requirements of this section shall apply to all developments and redevelopments within the corporate limits as follow:
(A) General.
(1) Major site plans, major subdivisions and conditional use plans submitted and accepted for review;
(2) Zoning use application submitted and accepted for review for uses that do not require a building permit;
(3) Certificate of occupancy issued by the proper governmental authority; and
(4) Valid building permit issued pursuant to so long as the permit remains valid, unexpired, and unrevoked.
(B) Exemptions.
(1) This section applies to the exemptions of developments and redevelopments within the corporate limits as follows below.
(2) The requirements of this section shall not apply within the corporate limits with respect to the following types of development or redevelopment activities:
(a) Development that cumulatively disturbs less than one acre and is not part of a larger common plan of development or sale is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. However, developments that are less than one acre must follow the City of Walton subdivision regulations;
(b) Redevelopment or expansion that cumulatively disturbs less than one acre and is not part of a larger plan of development or sale is exempt from the provisions of this chapter;
(c) Redevelopment or expansion that results in no net increase in built-upon area and provides equal or greater storm water control than the previous development is exempt from the provisions of this chapter; and
(d) Activities exempt from permit requirements of Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, as specified in 40 CFR 232 (primarily, ongoing farming and forestry activities) are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(C) No development or redevelopment until compliance and permit. No development or redevelopment shall occur except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or unless exempted. No development for which a permit is required pursuant to this chapter shall occur except in compliance with the provisions, conditions, and limitations of the permit.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 3-12-19)