§ 22.06.040. Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements.

The land use permit requirements of this Title do not apply to the activities, uses of land and/or structures identified by this Section. However, nothing in this Section shall be construed as exempting construction activities from the necessity of obtaining grading, building, and/or other construction permits prior to starting any work.

A.

County projects. Public works projects constructed by the county or its contractors;

B.

Repairs. Ordinary repairs to buildings, provided that such repairs shall not include any change in the approved land use of the site or building, or increase in the total floor area of the building; or

C.

Walls and fences:

1.

Walls or fences of 6'-6" or less in height, located in compliance with Section 22.10.080 (Fencing and Screening); or

2.

Open wire fences of any height in the Agriculture and Rural Lands land use categories; or

D.

Minor construction. The erection, construction, enlargement, removal or conversion of any building or structure, where:

1.

The total valuation of work does not exceed $1,500 as determined by the county fee ordinance, and both the building or structure and the proposed expansion or modification are in conformity with all applicable provisions of this Title; or

2.

A one time expansion of the structure does not exceed 10 percent of the total floor area, and both the building or structure and the proposed expansion or modification are in conformity with all applicable provisions of this Title.

E.

Agricultural uses:

1.

Agricultural accessory buildings. Structures designed and built to store farming implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or horticultural products (not including commercial greenhouses or buildings associated with agricultural processing activities (Section 22.30.060)), in which there is no human habitation and which is not used by the public, are not required to have a land use permit unless the structure meets one or more of the following criteria:

a.

The structure is proposed in an area designated other than Agriculture or Rural Lands by the Land Use Element; or

b.

Is located within an airport review or flood hazard area combining designation; or

c.

Is located on a site of less than 20 acres; or

d.

Is located within 100 feet of any adjacent property or public road; or

e.

Has a gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet or contains more than a single story plus storage loft; or

f.

No existing or apparent agricultural use on the property.

An agricultural accessory building that satisfies any of the above criteria shall require a Zoning Clearance. An agricultural accessory building that is not required to have a land use permit is still subject to the standards of Section 22.30.060 B., C. and D. (Agricultural Accessory Buildings) and any other applicable provisions of this Title.

2.

Crop production and grazing. No land use permit is required for crop production. No land use permit is required for grazing activities where allowable, provided that feedlots are subject to the standards of Section 22.30.100 (Livestock Specialties - Intensive).

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