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B. The imposition of the Impact Fee on new uses within a certain portion of the <br /> Downtown (the "Exempt Downtown Area") could be a substantial barrier to new <br /> development. <br /> <br /> C. The exemption from the payment of Impact Fee for new uses except <br /> professional, medical, business and administrative office uses within the Exempt <br /> Downtown Area will create an incentive for the development of housing and will <br /> enhance the retail environment. <br /> <br /> D. There will be no significant loss of revenue and any potential loss will be offset by <br /> Redevelopment Agency funds to be spent on pedestrian, transit, and traffic <br /> improvements in the Downtown area. <br /> <br />SECTION 2. Chapter 18, Article X¥, Section 18.253, is hereby amended to read as <br />follows: <br /> <br />"Section 18.253 - Exemptions and Credits: <br /> <br /> A. Any claim of exemption from the Impact Fee shall be made no later than the time <br /> of application for a building permit or other entitlement for a Development. Any <br /> claim not so made shall be deemed waived. The following shall be exempted <br /> from payment of the Impact Fee: <br /> <br /> 1. Alterations or expansion of an existing building where no additional Dwelling <br /> Units are created, where the use is not changed, and where no additional <br /> vehicular trips will be generated over and above those generated by the <br /> existing use, as determined in accordance with the criteria specified in <br /> Section 18.249; <br /> <br /> 2. The construction of accessory buildings or structures which will not generate <br /> additional vehicular trips over and above those generated by the principal <br /> <br />F:Atty/Ord/Ord. 169 2 <br />Sorba 012203 <br /> <br /> 2243 <br /> <br /> <br />