Subdivisions containing less than five (5) parcels and not used for residential purposes shall be exempted from the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that a condition shall be placed on the approval of such parcel map that if a building permit is requested for construction of a residential structure or structures on one or more of the parcels the fee may be required to be paid by the owner of each such parcel as a condition to the issuance of such permit.

Previously developed parcels which have been vacant for less than three (3) years prior to the issuance of a building permit for residential development shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to commercial or industrial subdivision; nor do they apply to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which consist of the subdivision or airspace in an existing apartment building which is more than five (5) years old when no new dwelling units are added.

The City Council may by resolution, waive the payment of park dedication in lieu, park improvement and/or park development fees for mobile homes upon making findings of fact that the exemption will promote one or more goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan.

The City Council may, by resolution, waive the payment of park dedication in lieu, park improvement and/or park development fees upon making findings of fact that the dwelling unit(s) for which the waiver is requested is affordable housing as defined by the Housing Element of the General Plan. The City Council may establish additional qualifying criteria for affordable housing fee waivers. (Ord. 1030 § 2(11), 2018; Ord. 896 § 3 (part), 1998)