§ 22-292. Scope and applicability.

(a)

Applicability. The requirements of this article shall apply to the following types of construction in the coastal building zone and on coastal barrier islands in the county:

(1)

The new construction of, or substantial improvement to major structures, nonhabitable major structures, and minor structures.

(2)

Construction which would change or otherwise have the potential for substantial impact on coastal zones (i.e., excavation, grading, paving, etc.).

(3)

Construction located partially within the coastal building zone.

(4)

Reconstruction, redevelopment or repair of a damaged structure from any cause which meets the definition of substantial improvement.

(b)

Exceptions. The requirements of the coastal code shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Minor work in the nature of normal beach cleaning and debris removal.

(2)

Structures in existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article was derived, except for substantial improvements.

(3)

Construction for which a valid and unexpired building permit was issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article was derived.

(4)

Construction extending seaward of the seasonal high-water line which is regulated by the provisions of F.S. § 161.041 (i.e., groins, jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, piers, revetments, beach nourishment, inlet dredging, etc.).

(5)

Construction of nonhabitable major structures, except for the requirements of section 22-295(c).

(6)

Construction of minor structures, except for the requirements of section 22-295(d).

(7)

Structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the state inventory of historic places.

(8)

Construction for improvement of a major structure to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions.

(Ord. No. 87-20, § 5)