§ 27-517. Exemptions.

The following development activities are exempt from these stormwater requirements, except the steps to control erosion and sedimentation which must be taken for all development:

(1)

The construction of a single-family or duplex residential dwelling unit and accessory structures in residentially zoned property on a single parcel of land less than one-third of an acre or up to one-half acre with less than nine thousand (9,000) square feet of impervious or semi-impervious area not part of a larger common plan of development or sale.

(2)

Maintenance activities that will not change, alter or affect the quality, rate, volume or location of stormwater flows on the site or of stormwater runoff.

(3)

Action taken under emergency conditions to prevent imminent harm or danger to persons, or to protect property from imminent fire, violent storms, hurricanes or other hazards. A report of the emergency action shall be made to the city manager as soon as practicable.

(4)

The subdivision of an existing property to more than two (2) parcels shall not qualify for an exemption, and shall be considered part of a common plan of development or sale.

(Ord. No. 91-1-5, § 2, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 2013-02, § 5, 6-10-13; Ord. No. 2014-12 , § 1, 7-7-14)