Sec. 16-74. - Alterations and improvements which qualify for exemption.

Alterations and improvements which qualify for exemption hereunder shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1)

Installations of additional plumbing facilities, electrical fixtures, heating system, hot water system or replacement of existing equipment;

(2)

Inside and outside painting or redecorating;

(3)

Repairing, repointing or replacing existing masonry;

(4)

Reshingling of or installation of siding on exterior walls;

(5)

Replacing or repairing roofs, gutters, downspouts;

(6)

Weather stripping, insulating or replacing of existing windows and sashes;

(7)

Adding a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, fireplace or garages;

(8)

Converting basement into amusement or rumpus room;

(9)

Enclosing open porches or breezeways;

(10)

New basement or incinerator;

(11)

Improving lawns, landscaping, or adding sprinkler system;

(12)

Adding new fences or stone walls;

(13)

Repairing or replacing or adding porches, steps, sideways or driveways;

(14)

Adding any built-ins, kitchen cabinets or closets; or

(15)

Any other improvement, alteration or addition which in the opinion of the city assessor does not materially affect the character and use of the property and is of such a nature that the property will retain its basic structural design and be improved to a condition comparable to similar structures and housing standards.

(Ch. 34, § I, 10-20-98)