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162.45 EXEMPT ACTIVITIES



Section A : Exempt

The following development activities shall be exempt from review under the guidelines:

  • 1. Ordinary repairs;
  • 2. Removal of existing signage without replacement;
  • 3. Temporary signage or structures;
  • 4. Emergency repairs ordered by a Metro Building Code enforcement official in order to protect health and safety;
  • 5. Alterations or major structural change only to the interior of a structure, unless visible from outside building; and
  • 6. Demolition of an accessory structure, including but not limited to unconnected garages or storage sheds, billboards, fences or retaining walls.


Section B: Expedited and Non-Expedited

All development activity within the District, except for exempt activities described in subsection (A) shall be classified as either requiring expedited or nonexpedited review under the guidelines, as follows:

  • 1. The following development activities shall be subject to expedited review:
    • a. Landscaping;
    • b. Sidewalk or street paving, lighting, streetscape furnishings, and banners;
    • c. Signage; and
    • d. Exterior alterations which are not major structural changes.
  • 2. The following development activities shall be subject to nonexpedited review:
    • a. New construction;
    • b. Major structural change;
    • c. Parking facility development or redevelopment; and
    • d. Demolition of a non-accessory structure.