The following projects shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter:
(a) A project contaminated by hazardous substances or hazardous waste as defined by the state or federal law;
(b) Construction or renovation of one residential dwelling, or two or more residential dwellings where each dwelling in less than 2,000 square feet;
(c) Demolition of a building or structure, or a portion, thereof, that is less than 1,500 square feet;
(d) Emergency work (addition, alteration, construction, demolition, renovation performed in conjunction with an emergency (i.e. fire, earthquake, flood) or a building or structure deemed substandard by the California Building Code through the Chief Building Official); and
(e) Renovation, addition or alteration of any agricultural, commercial, industrial, institutional or multifamily building structure that is less than 1,000 square feet. (§ 3, Ord. 1375, eff. Aug 23, 2008)