§ 19.4. Exemptions.

The following activities are specifically exempted from this ordinance:

19.4-1 The construction of single-family detached and/or two-family residential dwelling that is not part of a major subdivision (a subdivision of land which results in the creation of five or more lots).

19.4-2 Rural residential zoning district shall be exempt when the zoning district is requested to provide road frontage to existing homes that have previously had easements only.

19.4-3 Any addition, alteration, improvement or remodeling of an existing residence or the construction of structures accessory to an existing residence shall be exempt from this ordinance.

19.4-4 Tree removal by existing individual single-family detached and duplex homeowners; unless noted as a heritage tree.

19.4-5 All plant or tree nurseries and botanical gardens and arboretums shall be exempt from the terms and provisions of this ordinance in relation to those trees which are being grown for relocation and continued growth in the ordinary course of business, or for some public purpose.

19.4-6 All orchards of trees in active commercial operation shall be exempt as bona fide agricultural purposes only.

19.4-7 Any land clearing and grubbing activities that are strictly for agricultural purposes.

19.4-8 Timber harvesting (selective cutting or clear cutting) timber harvesting operations not incidental to development that qualify as forestry land management practices or agricultural operations, not incidental to development on tracts which are zoned for forestry, silvicultural, or agricultural purposes. An approval letter from the arborist is required prior to commencement of qualified timber harvesting.

19.4-9 The installation of on-site sewage management systems (OSSMS), initial or repair, providing the disruption of the trees is kept to a minimum and heritage tree guidelines are followed. If the OSSMS initial or repair is in a tree protection area, a plan of the OSSMS shall be submitted to the arborist prior to installation.