§ 86.295. Applicability.

(a)

This division applies to all new, non-exempt development within the city limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction within the applicable service areas. The provisions of this division shall apply uniformly within each service area.

(b)

Exemptions.

(1)

No wastewater impact fee shall be charged for an irrigation meter.

(2)

No impact fee shall be charged for a fire line meter that serves only a fire suppression system.

(3)

To encourage affordable housing as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 12745, the city may refund impact fees paid for construction of a new single-family dwelling that qualifies for the refund under affordable housing guidelines approved by the city council and exempt the construction of new single-family dwellings by Habitat for Humanity, and San Marcos Housing Authority.

(4)

Any exemptions required under applicable state laws.

(b)

The city manager is authorized to adopt and administer guidelines for applying the provisions of this section.

( Ord. No. 2013-70, § 1, 12-17-13 ; Ord. No. 2018-10 , § 3, 4-17-18)