Section 19.72.070 Credits and exclusions toward maximum required expenditures.

    A.    Expenditures to comply with the Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance and the Americans with Disabilities Act--ten percent. When a major renovation is undertaken to comply with the provisions of the Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance (Berkeley Municipal Code, Chapter 19.64), or the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), the maximum expenditure required to comply with this ordinance shall be reduced by ten percent of the cost of the renovation undertaken to comply with such laws.
    B.    Expenditures for energy conservation measures installed within the past three years--ten percent. When any of the energy conservation measures required by this chapter have been installed in the commercial building within the past three years, ten percent of the cost incurred therefor may be applied to the maximum required expenditure under this chapter.
    C.    Fees associated with audits, inspections and permits--excluded. The fees incurred for audits, inspections, filing fees, or permits shall not be credited towards the maximum expenditures required under this chapter. (Ord. 6176-NS § 7, 1993)