§ 1.5. Exemptions.

The provisions of these subdivision regulations shall not apply to:

A.

Land legally platted and approved prior to the effective date of these subdivision regulations except as otherwise provided for herein (construction of facilities shall conform to construction standards in effect at the time of construction); or

B.

Land constituting a single tract, lot, site or parcel for which a legal deed of record describing the boundary of said tract, lot site or parcel was filed of record in the deed records of Hunt County, Texas on or before ________ (adoption date of current ordinance).

C.

Sale, inheritance, or gift of land by metes and bounds of tracts on which no improvements or alteration is occurring; or

D.

Existing cemeteries complying with all state and local laws and regulations (does not apply to new cemeteries or expansion of existing cemeteries); or

E.

Divisions of land created by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or

F.

When a building permit is requested for unplatted or already platted parcels for the following activities:

1.

Replacement or reconstruction of an existing primary single-family or duplex structure but not to exceed the square footage of the original structure.

2.

Additions (increase in square footage of structure) not over 50 percent of the existing structure's value and not over 20 percent of the gross floor area.

3.

Accessory buildings.

4.

Remodeling or repair (no expansion of square footage).

5.

Moving a structure off a lot or parcel or for demolition permits.