12.06.050 Exemptions – Emergencies.
A. The following are exempt from the requirements of this code:
1. Development that is undertaken by the Washington State Department of Transportation in state highway rights-of-way.
2. Road construction and/or maintenance activities undertaken by the Gig Harbor public works department shall be exempt from the administrative requirements of this code, but shall comply fully with the technical requirements contained herein.
3. A structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt the placement of any civil improvements beyond the limits of the basement or footing excavations of structures.
B. Owners who perform emergency civil construction activities during or after periods of extreme weather conditions when done to protect life or property shall apply for a civil permit no later than one month after the period of extreme weather conditions has passed. (Ord. 1169 § 6, 2009).