§ 19-153. Exemptions.

(a)

Existing facilities. Any water or wastewater facilities that have received all of the proper approvals prior to the effective date of this division, and have either been constructed, or are in the process of being constructed, as of the effective date of this division, shall be exempt from the requirements of this division. Provided however, that the expansion of any such facilities shall be subject to the requirements of this division if such facilities serve or are proposed to serve outside of FPSC certificated areas.

(b)

Certificated areas (water). Any water facilities used solely to serve areas which are certificated by the Florida Public Service Commission for water service shall be exempt from the requirements of this division.

(c)

Certificated areas (wastewater). Any wastewater facilities used solely to serve areas which are certificated by the Florida Public Service Commission for wastewater service shall be exempt from the requirements of this division.

(d)

Scope. Water and wastewater facilities constructed within any incorporated areas of any properly formed municipality within Marion County shall not be subject to the requirements of this division.

(e)

Territorial agreements. Any municipality which has entered into a territorial agreement within Marion County that specifically addresses the timing, level and manner of review of city facilities by Marion County shall be exempt from the requirements of this division, except that the proposed construction of water, wastewater, or reclaimed water transmission facilities in county rights-of-way shall not be so exempt but shall be subject to the provisions of this division.

(Ord. No. 96-36, § 4, 11-5-96)