§ 17.24.050. Exceptions.

The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:

A.

Improvements or repairs to interior and exterior features of existing structures, including the conversion of a non-residential building to residential use either in whole or in part, as provided by this title.

B.

Construction previously authorized by a building permit, a final site plan of a planned unit development approved by the planning commission, or an approved subdivision construction plan, any one of which remains valid on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title. Any development whose permit or approval expires shall not be exempt.

C.

Reserved.

D.

In the event of emergencies, which may include but are not limited to snow, ice and rain storms, tornadoes, floods, and similar natural disasters which cause excessive tree damage throughout the community, the mayor may invoke additional exceptions as necessary to deal with the emergency.

E.

The interior planting requirements of Section 17.24.160 shall not apply to service loading areas or to tractor trailer staging, loading and parking areas.

(Ord. BL2008-328 § 1, 2009; Ord. BL2004-492 § 4, 2005; Ord. 2001-750 § 2 (part), 2001; Ord. BL99-117 § 1 (part), 2000; Amdt. 1 (part), with Ord. 99-1754 § 5, 1999; Ord. 98-1268 § 1 (part), 1998; Ord. 96-555 § 6.2(B), 1997)