§ 25-1-366. FEE WAIVER PROGRAM FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

(A)

Subject to the requirements of Subsection (B) of this section, the director shall:

(1)

waive the fee for a variance application to the Board of Adjustment under Section 25-2-473 ( Variance Requirements ) or a special exception under 25-2-476 ( Special Exceptions ); and

(2)

refund permitting and inspection fees if:

(a)

the building official determines, based on a minimum life-safety inspection, that the structure does not pose a hazard to life, health, or public safety; and

(b)

the structure:

(i)

complies with current zoning regulations; or

(ii)

the structure receives a special exception or variance from the Board of Adjustment or certificate of occupancy or compliance from the building official under Section 25-1-365 ( Exemption from Compliance ).

(B)

A fee waiver or refund authorized under Subsection (A) of this section:

(1)

applies only to existing residential structures and does not cover permits for remodels, except to the extent required by the building official to address minimum life and safety requirements;

(2)

applies only if the residential use for which a special exception is sought is allowed in an SF-3 or more restrictive zoning district;

(3)

does not cover fees for re-inspections or for after-hours inspections; and

(4)

expires on June 6, 2017.

(C)

The director shall refund fees collected after June 6, 2011 if the requirements for waiver under this section are met.

Source: Ord. 20110526-098; Ord. 20110804-008; Ord. 20130822-126; Ord. No. 20160519-057, Pt. 1, 5-30-16 .