§ 59.102. Exempt Development.

Building Permit Issued Prior to Effective Date of Chapter. Development pursuant to a building permit issued prior to January 1, 1992 and consistent with the adopted Growth Management Plan shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter provided, however, that no such building permit shall be extended except in conformance with this Chapter. If the Building Official determines a building permit has lapsed or expired, pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Orlando City Code, then no subsequent building permit shall be issued except in accordance with this Chapter. In addition, if the Planning Official determines that the developer is proposing a change in the plan of development resulting in impacts on public facilities and services greater than those impacts caused by the previously permitted development, then no such change shall be approved except in accordance with this Chapter.

One and Two Family Residential Subdivisions with Final Plats Recorded Before Effective Date. Development pursuant to a final plat of a single or two-family residential subdivision recorded prior to January 1, 1992 and consistent with the adopted Growth Management Plan shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.

Exempt Permits. The following types of permits are hereby determined to be exempt from the Concurrency evaluation process contained in this Chapter with respect to Stormwater, Potable Water, Parks, Schools and Solid Waste because they do not create additional impacts on those public facilities or determine the density and intensity of development.

Administrative appeal.

Variance.

Tree removal permit.

Sign permit.

Public right-of-way or easement abandonment.

Fence permit.

Demolition permit.

Swimming pool/spa permit.

Driveway and sidewalk permit.

Residential accessory structures (except as otherwise described in this Chapter).

Interior alterations with no change of use.

Plumbing permit.

Electrical permit.

Air conditioning permit.

Roof permit.

Mechanical permit.

Parking permit.

Excavation permit.

Right-of-way permit.

Sewer connection permit.

Flood plain permit.

Other uses determined by the Concurrency Management Official not to create additional impacts on public facilities and services.

The above permits shall also be exempt with respect to Wastewater if it is determined that the particular project for which a permit is sought is exempt from impact fees for Wastewater pursuant to Chapter 30.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25096; Ord. of 11-16-1992, Doc. #26149; Ord. No. 2013-24, § 1, 5-6-2013, Doc. #1305061204; Ord. No. 2017-4, § 1(Exh. A), 2-27-2017, Doc. #1702271206)