§ 26-125. Exemptions from article requirements.

All development, construction or improvements that occur within the boundaries of the county shall be governed by the provisions of this article and the county's Comprehensive Storm Drainage Design and Criteria Manual. The following activities are exempt:

(1)

Individual single-family or duplex residential lots that are not part of a subdivision or phased development project.

(2)

Additions or modifications to existing single-family or duplex detached residential structures.

(3)

Developments that do not disturb more than 5,000 square feet of land area.

(4)

Any maintenance or renovation of an existing structure or system not materially changing or affecting the rate or volume of stormwater runoff, in the sole discretion of the director of the issuing department.

(5)

Those exemptions spelled out in section 26-38, provided the activities listed do not contribute pollutants to the county's stormwater conveyance system and the state's waters, or do not increase the turbidity of stormwater runoff from the site due to erosion or land disturbing activity, or the activities listed are governed by other rules and regulations that are more restrictive than this article.

(6)

Repairs to any stormwater management facility or practice deemed necessary by the director.

(7)

Agricultural or silvicultural land management activities within areas zoned for these actives.

(95-0093, art. I, § E, 3-15-95; Ord. No. 08-0194, 2-20-08)