§ 42-54. Exceptions.

The requirements of this article shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Structures in existence prior to January 9, 1987, except for substantial improvements.

(2)

Construction for which a valid and unexpired building permit was issued prior to January 9, 1987.

(3)

Construction extending seaward of the seasonal high-water line which is regulated by the provisions of F.S. § 161.041 (i.e., groins, jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, piers, revetments, beach nourishment, inlet dredging, etc.).

(4)

Construction of nonhabitable major structures, except for the requirements of section 42-65, where applicable.

(5)

Construction of minor structures, except for the requirements of section 42-66.

(6)

Structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the state inventory of historic places.

(7)

Construction for improvement of a major structure to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions.

(Code 1978, § 4-8(3)(b))