§ 30-303. Exemptions.

No development order or permit shall be issued that is projected to decrease the existing level of service (LOS) below the adopted standard. However, the following are exempt from the review procedures specified in this division because of their de minimis effect or because they do not decrease the existing level of service:

(1)

Development of a single-family residence on an existing lot, except that review shall be required if the residence's impact will exceed the adopted level of service standard on any designated hurricane evacuation route.

(2)

Development that does not require the public facilities enumerated in section 30-304 and that has sufficient capacity to provide safe and efficient public facilities and services.

(3)

Development that will not reduce the capacity of the affected facilities.

(4)

In addition to the exemptions from development described in the definitions of this chapter, the following construction activities shall not be considered development for the purposes of this division only:

a.

The rebuilding or restoration of a single-family home damaged or destroyed by fire, calamity, or natural disaster as long as the rebuilding or restoration takes place within the footprint of the destroyed or damaged structure and as long as there is no increase in density or intensity of use.

b.

The replacement of a mobile home upon the same lot where the original was located as long as there is no increase in density or intensity of use.

c.

The construction of fences.

d.

The construction of slabs for existing buildings.

e.

The pavement of driveways.

f.

The construction of docks and seawalls.

g.

The construction of tikis.

h.

The construction of swimming pools.

i.

The installation of storm shutters.

(5)

Notwithstanding the above, public transit facilities as defined and provided for within F.S. § 163.3180(5)(h)2., as may be amended, are exempt from transportation concurrency.

(Ord. No. 01-19, § 2(4.4.3), 11-19-2001; Ord. No. 13-19, § 2, 8-22-2013)