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Sec. 17-206. - Exemptions and credit for existing development.

West Covina Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina

(a)

Exemptions. The following projects are exempt from the requirement to pay DIFs:

(1)

The DIFs shall not be imposed upon a building permit for remodeling or for an addition to an existing residential structure so long as the remodeling or addition does not add a dwelling unit.

(2)

The DIFs shall not be imposed upon a building permit for the demolition of an existing residential structure and the construction of a new residential structure on the same site, provided the demolished structure was not "vacant" (as defined in section 17-203) prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new structure.

(3)

Upon request of the developer, the impact fees may be reduced or waived by the city council for affordable housing units that are deed restricted to very-low income and low income households.

(4)

The DIFs shall not be imposed upon a project that has received a building permit prior to the effective date of this article.

(b)

Credit for existing development. For a project that involves the demolition of an existing structure and the construction of a new structure, the applicant shall be entitled to a credit in the amount of the applicable DIFs for the structure to be demolished, provided that such structure has not been vacant (as defined in section 17-203), and provided that no DIF shall be reduced below zero dollars ($0.00). For nonresidential structures, the credit will be calculated based on the square footage of the existing structure to be demolished. For residential structures, the credit will be calculated based on the type and number of existing dwelling units to be demolished.

(Ord. No. 2286, § 3(Exh. A), 12-1-15)

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  1. Sec. 17-31. - Purpose.
  2. Sec. 17-32. - Definitions.
  3. Sec. 17-41. - Projects subject to requirements.
  4. Sec. 17-42. - Exempt projects.
  5. Sec. 17-51. - Requirements.
  6. Sec. 17-61. - Project screening.
  7. Sec. 17-62. - Art in public places application.
  8. Sec. 17-63. - Completion of requirements.
  9. Sec. 17-71. - Fund created.
  10. Sec. 17-72. - Accounting.
  11. Sec. 17-73. - Use of funds.
  12. Sec. 17-74. - Budget and work program.
  13. Sec. 17-81. - Location.
  14. Sec. 17-82. - Materials.
  15. Sec. 17-83. - Maintenance.
  16. Sec. 17-84. - Artist qualifications.
  17. Sec. 17-85. - Art in public places guidelines.
  18. Sec. 17-101. - Purpose and intent.
  19. Sec. 17-102. - Area of application.
  20. Sec. 17-103. - Definitions.
  21. Sec. 17-111. - Designation criteria.
  22. Sec. 17-121. - Nomination requirements, landmark.
  23. Sec. 17-122. - Minimum eligibility requirements, landmark.
  24. Sec. 17-123. - Nomination requirements, historic district.
  25. Sec. 17-124. - Minimum eligibility requirements, historic dist…
  26. Sec. 17-125. - Delay of work pending hearing.
  27. Sec. 17-126. - Application.
  28. Sec. 17-127. - Notice.
  29. Sec. 17-128. - Owner's withdrawal of consent.
  30. Sec. 17-129. - Commission study and determination.
  31. Sec. 17-130. - Notice of designation, city departments.
  32. Sec. 17-131. - Designation statement.
  33. Sec. 17-132. - Removal of designation: substantial destruction.
  34. Sec. 17-133. - Use of California Historical Building Code.
  35. Sec. 17-141. - Actions requiring certificate of appropriateness.
  36. Sec. 17-142. - Review procedures for certificates of appropria…
  37. Sec. 17-143. - Criteria for approval of certificates of approp…
  38. Sec. 17-144. - Certificate of appropriateness for removal or d…
  39. Sec. 17-145. - Expiration of certificate of appropriateness.
  40. Sec. 17-146. - Revocation of certificate of appropriateness.
  41. Sec. 17-147. - Emergency demolition.
  42. Sec. 17-151. - Appeals.
  43. Sec. 17-152. - Notice of public hearing before the city counci…
  44. Sec. 17-153. - Decision of the city council.
  45. Sec. 17-161. - Ordinary maintenance and repair.
  46. Sec. 17-162. - Duty to keep in good repair.
  47. Sec. 17-171. - Incentive programs.
  48. Sec. 17-181. - Enforcement.
  49. Sec. 17-182. - Penalties.
  50. Sec. 17-201. - Authority.
  51. Sec. 17-202. - Findings and purpose.
  52. Sec. 17-203. - Definitions.
  53. Sec. 17-204. - Establishment of DIFs.
  54. Sec. 17-205. - Calculation and payment of DIFs.
  55. Sec. 17-206. - Exemptions and credit for existing development.
  56. Sec. 17-207. - Fee adjustment.
  57. Sec. 17-208. - Fee revenue accounts.
  58. Sec. 17-209. - Distribution of impact fee funds.
  59. Sec. 17-210. - Periodic review and inflation adjustment.
  60. Sec. 17-211. - Fee refunds.
  61. Sec. 17-212. - Fee revision by resolution.

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