15.26.030 C&D Diversion – Self-Certification.
A. A C&D diversion report shall not be required for the following when the applicant has completed and signed the required forms certifying that all construction and demolition debris will be properly diverted and recycled in conformance with this chapter:
1. That portion of a project being deconstructed where removed materials are reused on site as part of the project.
2. Work for which a building permit is not required under Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 15.04.
3. Projects where the affected area is five hundred (500) square feet or less.
4. Removal and reinstallation of roof covering materials.
5. Work for which only a plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit is required.
6. Seismic tie-down projects.
7. Installation or replacement of shelves.
8. Installation of prefabricated patio enclosures and covers where no foundation or other structural building modifications are required.
9. Installation of swimming pools and spas; provided, that the exemption shall apply only to:
a. The area to be excavated for the installation of the pool or spa; and
b. The area for the pad for the pool/spa equipment that does not exceed sixteen square feet; and shall not apply to any related construction or alterations necessary for any other equipment or accessories, nor to any other portion of the project.
10. Installation of prefabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where no structural building modifications are required.
11. If the Chief Building Official determines that it is infeasible for the applicant to meet the diversion requirement due to unique circumstances, they shall determine the maximum feasible diversion rate for each material and shall issue the final approval on any permitted work or approve the issuance of a certificate of occupancy if the maximum feasible diversion rate is met.
B. No project shall be separated into smaller projects for the purpose of evading the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 1069 § 5, 2023; Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 985 § 1, 2012)