A. Covered Projects. Except as specifically exempted pursuant to subsection B of this section, all construction, renovation and demolition projects within the city requiring a permit, in accordance to the covered project threshold as set forth by city council resolution, are required to divert the designated recyclable and reusable materials from landfills. Concurrent permits at the same site shall be considered “one” covered project.
B. Non-Covered Projects. The following shall not constitute covered projects for purposes of this chapter:
1. A project that is under the threshold as set forth by city council resolution.
2. The re-roofing of any residential or commercial structure that does not include the tear-off of any portion of the existing roof (excluding concrete roof tiles and wood shake roofing).
3. Residential pool, spa, and retaining wall projects.
4. Projects in which only plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit is required.
5. Seismic tie-down projects.
6. Projects where no structural building modifications are required.
7. Emergency demolition projects required to protect public health or safety as determined by the WMP compliance official.
8. Other projects that the WMP compliance official determines shall produce no, or only a de minimis quantity of, C&D waste.
9. Installation of pre-fabricated patio enclosures and covers where no foundation or other structural building modifications are required.
10. Installation of pre-fabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where no structural building modifications are required.
11. A project for which a valid building or demolition permit has been lawfully issued by the city prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
C. Compliance with this chapter shall be listed as a condition of approval on any building or demolition permit issued for a covered project. (Ord. 333 § 1, 2014)