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Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage facility. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices.

J Erosion Control Amendments. K Referenced Standards Amendments. Appendix C of the California Building Code is adopted in its entirety and is amended as follows:. A Allowable Height and Area Amendment. Section C The area of a one-story Group U agricultural building shall not be limited if the building is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet 18 mm in width.

Exception: The area of a one-story Group U, Division 3 Occupancy greenhouse which is used exclusively for growing flowers, plants, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, trees, or similar horticultural produce shall not be limited if the setback from all properties zoned for primary agricultural use to the building, or the setback between horticultural buildings located on the same property, is not less than twenty 20 feet and if such setback area is maintained open and accessible for firefighting purposes.

Setbacks between greenhouses as described above and an adjacent property with a zoning designation that is not for primary agricultural use shall not qualify for this exception. In no case shall the distance from property lines be less than that required by zoning regulations.

The maximum travel distance to an exit may be increased by feet if the building or structure is provided with an approved fire sprinkler system. Section R For a list of exempt work, see SCCC When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-2 or R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of California Residential Code Section R Construction in an A or V Zone shall not cause damage to adjacent properties.

If requested, information from a registered design professional shall be submitted with supporting information that adjacent properties will not be damaged. For the purposes of the Flood Resistant Construction sections of this code, base flood elevation and design flood elevation shall have the same meaning. The first paragraph of Section R All areas that have been determined to be prone to flooding but that are not coastal high-hazard areas shall be designated as flood hazard areas.

All buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall be designated and constructed in accordance with Sections R Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas shall have the lowest floor elevated at least 1 foot mm above the base flood elevation.

In areas of shallow flooding AO Zones , buildings and structures shall have the lowest floor elevated at least 1 foot mm above the highest adjacent grade plus the depth number specified in feet on the FIRM, or at least 2 feet mm if a depth is not specified. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated at least one foot above the base flood elevation.

Enclosed areas below the base flood elevation, including basements whose floors are not below grade on all sides, shall meet the requirements of Section R Upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, documentation verifying compliance with Section R Notwithstanding SCCC Paragraph 1 of Section R Designate as coastal high hazard zones any areas that have been determined to be subject to high velocity wave action, wave-induced erosion or wave heights greater than 1.

Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in coastal high-hazard areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections R New buildings and buildings that are determined to be substantially improved pursuant to Section R For any alteration of sand dunes and mangrove stands the Building Official shall require submission of an engineering analysis which demonstrates that the proposed alteration will not increase potential for flood damage or damage to adjacent properties.

For existing structures located within the reach of mean high tide, no alterations or additions shall be allowed in the seaward direction. The construction documents shall include documentation that is prepared and sealed by a registered design professional that the design and methods of construction to be used meet the applicable criteria of this section.

Prior to receiving a final inspection for all new or substantially improved structures, the following documents shall be submitted to the Planning Department. D Sound Transmission Amendment. Section R is hereby added to the California Residential Code to read:. R Sound Transmission. Section of the California Building Code, relating to sound transmission, shall apply to attached dwelling units. E Grading Amendment.

Grading shall be in accordance with the provisions of Appendix J of the California Building Code, as amended by Section F Fire Hazard Areas Amendment. All additions, and any replacements of building wood siding, windows, roofing, attic vents and foundation vents used in the exterior design and construction of existing buildings located within any Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas must comply with the requirements noted in Sec R of the California Residential Code.

When a geotechnical report is not required, the load bearing values in Table R Instead of a complete geotechnical investigation, when top or subsoils are compressible or shifting, they shall be removed to a depth and width recommended by a soils engineer.

Wood foundations are prohibited by SCCC Wood foundation walls are prohibited by SCCC I Underfloor Amendment. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches 76 mm clear from the bottom of the footing.

In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 , and D 2 where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one No. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches 76 mm clear of the bottom of the footing, have a standard hook and extend a minimum of 14 inches mm into the stem wall. In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 , and D 2 where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches 76 mm clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.

In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 , and D 2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted. Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings which are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.

In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 , and D 2 , Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board is permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of the studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing.

The California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference, and applies to the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of qualified historical buildings or structures. Historical buildings or structures which are included on the Historic Resources Inventory adopted by the Board of Supervisors are hereby qualified to use the State Historic Building Code. The Mechanical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the Edition of the California Mechanical Code, also known as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a State agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following amendments:.

For a list of exempt work, refer to SCCC B Gas Vents Amendment. Venting systems shall terminate at least four 4 feet from a property line, except a public way. C Shutoff Valve Amendment. New gas piping systems, replacement gas piping systems, and new or replacement gas meter installations, shall have a listed and approved earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valve sized for the BTU demand of the entire gas system installed just prior to the meter connection or connection to a propane tank, prior to the release of utilities.

The Plumbing Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the Edition of the California Plumbing Code, also known as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a State agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following amendments:. B Shutoff Valves Amendment.

New gas piping systems, replacement gas piping systems, and new or replacement gas meter installations, shall have a listed and approved earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valve sized for the BTU demand of the system installed just prior to the meter connection or connection to a propane tank, prior to the release of utilities.

The Electrical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the Edition of the California Electrical Code, also known as Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a State agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following amendments:.

Article B New Construction Amendment. The following requirement shall apply to all new construction:.

All newly constructed commercial and residential buildings that have electrically supplied systems shall provide a concrete encased grounding electrode per CEC, Article The California Energy Code, also known as Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a State agency, but excluding other appendices, is hereby adopted. A Section Formerly The California Green Building Standards Code CALGreen Code , also known as Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including all residential and nonresidential mandatory measures but excluding those portions or appendices not specifically adopted by a State agency, is hereby adopted, subject to the following amendments:.

A Green Building Amendments. Code sections relevant to additions and improvements shall apply only to the portions of the building being added or improved within the scope of the permitted work.

B Remodeling Amendments. Sections 4. New appliances installed as part of any remodel, addition or new construction shall be Energy Star appliances.

For all remodels, insulation meeting the mandatory feature requirements in the California Energy Code shall be installed at ceilings, walls, floors and water pipes, when these areas are exposed during remodeling. C Remodeling Amendments. Sections 5. D Water Conservation Amendments. Section 5. The following systems shall be required to meet the specifications indicated:. The Uniform Housing Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted with the following amendments:.

C Chapter 13 is hereby deleted. Except as specified in SCCC Exempt structures must meet all other applicable requirements of this jurisdiction, including required minimum distances from property lines. Unless otherwise exempted by the Santa Cruz County Building Code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the exempted items below. Exemption from the permit requirements of the Santa Cruz County Building Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

A Building Permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:. Unless specifically exempted by the Building Official, retaining walls retaining more than four feet of material shall be designed by an engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such design.

However, window awnings on structures within a wildland-urban interface area as defined in Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and Section R of the California Residential Code are not exempt from permit requirements.

Pool barriers, and anti-entrapment devices for all pools, whether below or at grade, must be in compliance with SCCC B Plumbing Permits. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:. C Electrical Permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:.

D Mechanical Permits. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

A To obtain a permit the applicant shall first file an application. See Section B Expiration of Permit Applications. An application for a building permit shall become null and void, and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the building permit shall not have been approved, for whatever reason, within 24 months of the date of acceptance of the completed permit application by the Building Official, or not issued for whatever reason, prior to the expiration of the authorizing discretionary permit.

After the building permit application has been approved, the application shall become null and void and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the applicant has not accepted the building permit and paid the required fees for the building permit within six months of the date the applicant is notified that the application has been approved, or prior to the expiration of the authorizing discretionary permit, whichever comes first.

The Planning Director may reduce the maximum times in the two preceding paragraphs when the application has been made to correct a violation of Federal, State, or County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

If a building permit application becomes null and void pursuant to this section, the application shall be considered abandoned unless a new application is filed. If a new application is filed, all required reviews shall be performed again, and all appropriate review fees shall be paid again. The standards upon which the reviews are based shall be the standards in effect at the time the new application is submitted.

The Building Official may extend a building permit application which has become void pursuant to this section for increments of time not exceeding days when the Building Official determines that such an extension is otherwise consistent with the intent of this chapter, and it is determined that project documents plans, calculations, reports, etc.

A fee as set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department adopted fee schedule shall be charged for the processing of applications for such extensions, unless specifically waived by the Building Official.

If it is determined that project documents plans, calculations, reports, etc. A The following words and phrases used in this section are defined as follows:. B In compliance with Section Applicants must submit the completed checklist application and associated documentation to the County Planning Department with any required permit processing and inspection fees.

E For a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for the streamlined process described in this chapter, only one inspection shall be provided for and the inspection will be completed in a timely manner. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails the inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized and additional fees shall be required. F An application that satisfies all the requirements in the application checklist, as determined by the Building Official, shall be deemed complete.

Applications that do not satisfy the requirements in the checklist will not be accepted for the streamlined process and applicants will be required to either resubmit an application that does satisfy the requirements or apply for plan review under the standard building permit process.

G Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the checklist application and supporting documentation are complete, the Building Official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval from the County and the local utility provider, pursuant to SCCC A Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official.

Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the County of Santa Cruz and other agencies with review authority to verify compliance with any applicable laws under its jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department adopted fee schedule have been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.

The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted. B Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant with the issuance of the associated permit, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times and available for review during which work authorized thereby is in progress.

C Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code, or of the most recent edition of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Green Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code or the California Energy Code, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.

The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried as authorized by the building permit when in violation of these codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.

D Responsibility of Applicant. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code. A Expiration of Building Permits Generally. The Building Official may reduce the maximum times in the preceding paragraph when the permit has been issued to correct a violation of Federal, State, or County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

A residential building permit granted an allocation pursuant to Chapter If no allocation is available, the application for reissuance shall be placed on the allocation waiting list and shall be eligible for an allocation based upon the date of expiration of the original permit. A building permit rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations set forth in subsection A of this section may be extended for a period not to exceed six months; provided, that:.

D Voided Building Permits. Voided building permits that have expired where no work has commenced shall not be reinstated if there is an underlying discretionary permit that has expired. Otherwise, voided building permits may be reinstated by the Building Official provided the following conditions are met:. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code and the California Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, and the California Electrical Code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of the above referenced codes.

If any person, firm or corporation obtains a permit under this chapter and pays the permit fee by check, and that check is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds, stop payment, or for any other reason, then said permit shall be suspended for a period not to exceed three months, after which time such permit shall be null and void and a violation may be issued. A General. Fees shall be assessed as set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department adopted fee schedule.

B Exemption from Permit Fees. No permit fees shall be required to be paid by the County of Santa Cruz, School District, Special Districts, the State of California, or the United States Government, when work is being done on the official properties of such agencies and is to be used for a governmental or educational purpose and where such work is not inspected by the Building Official.

Additional investigation and code enforcement fees may be added as warranted for zoning and environmental permits, County counsel time, court costs and other non-building permit costs related to the resolution of the violation. A Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections by the Building Official and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official.

See Section of the California Building Code. B A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when inspections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall first file an application in writing and pay a two-hour fee at the hourly rate adopted in the fee schedule. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid. Structural observation shall be provided when so designated by the architect or engineer of record, or when such observation is specifically required by the Building Official. A Energy Connections.

Persons shall not make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to building service equipment or other service equipment which is regulated by this and for which a permit is required, until approved by the Building Official. B Temporary Connections. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building or other service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing the service equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy, or for construction purposes after first obtaining a building permit.

A Certificate of Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. The final approvals noted on the inspection permit card for a residential project shall act as the certificate of occupancy provided all department holds are released.

Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz shall not be valid.

All newly constructed residential additions and reconstruction projects or areas of a Group R, Division 3 occupancy shall not be occupied or utilized, nor shall any connections to a source of energy, fuel or power to building equipment or other service equipment be made to the additions or reconstruction areas until approval by the Building Official and other regulating agencies is obtained.

C Change in Use. Changes in the character, occupancy classification or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the building code. A Permit Required. No person or persons shall move or cause to be moved any building or structure without first obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official. B Application—Fee. An application shall be filed with the Building Official, along with a fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, showing the existing location of the structure to be moved, together with the proposed location.

If the proposed location and use comply with zoning regulations and all other County regulations, the Building Official shall issue the permit.

The Building Official may require an inspection before issuing the moving permit, and may require the applicant to obtain a building permit to make the structure conform to such provisions of this chapter as the Building Official deems appropriate, before issuing the moving permit. Additionally, the moved building must comply with Section of the California Existing Building Code. D Inspections and tests may be required if deemed necessary by the Building Official to ensure the moved structure complies with all applicable provisions of this code.

The work authorized by the permit shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. B Work authorized by the emergency permit shall commence within 45 days, and be completed within 90 days, of the permit issuance unless an extension is granted by the Building Official. C The emergency work is considered to be temporary until a regular permit is granted unless the requirement for a regular permit is waived by the Building Official.

The Building Official and their delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section Upon making such an arrest, the Building Official or their delegated subordinate shall prepare a citation and release the person arrested pursuant to Section There is hereby established in the County of Santa Cruz a Code Enforcement Agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the Building Official. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code.

For such purposes, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. B Deputies.

In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Building Official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Code Enforcement Agency.

C Right of Entry. When necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or when the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code that makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code; provided, that if such building or premises be occupied, that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested.

If such building or premises be unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused or consent not granted, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. D Authority to Disconnect Utilities. The Building Official shall have the authority to disconnect any utility service or energy supplied to a building, structure or building service therein regulated by this code, in case of an emergency where necessary to eliminate hazard to life or property.

The Building Official shall, whenever possible, notify the serving utility, the owner and occupants of the building or structure of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and occupants of the building or structure, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter.

E Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work.

F Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the Building Official may order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued.

Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this code. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. The Building Official may approve an alternate, provided the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation.

The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of an action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building and Safety Division see also Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

H Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of this code, the Building Official may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.

Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall determine test procedures. Tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records. I Research Reports.

Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research or reports from approved sources.

J Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The Building Official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the County of Santa Cruz so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances.

Pursuant to Section 1. B Section The Planning Director or designee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to administer the abatement process. The Planning Director or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions.

Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The Building Official is responsible for making determinations as to whether buildings, structures, or portions thereof, are dangerous and unsafe. The County Geologist is responsible for making determinations as to whether, due to geologic conditions, such conditions render a site, building, structure, or portions thereof, dangerous and unsafe.

The Hearing Officer s shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with copies to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Director. Appeals to the Hearing Officer shall be processed in accordance with Section of this Code.

Copies of all rules or regulations used in the conduct of these hearings shall be made available to the public by the Planning Department. The Hearing Officer s shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Officer s be empowered to waive requirements of this code. F Paragraph G Paragraph 5 of Section Statements advising i that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building or site may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Planning Director or designee to the Hearing Officer, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the Planning Director within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and ii that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.

If compliance is not had with the order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the Planning Director or designee may file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying i that the building or site or portion thereof is dangerous and ii that the owner has been so notified.

Whenever a dangerous building, structure or site is ordered to be repaired, the owner shall either secure the building, structure or site from unauthorized entry, repair the building, structure or site in accordance with the current building code or demolish the building or structure at the option of the building owner. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order.

A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. A brief statement in ordinary and precise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside.

The signature of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses. The verification by declaration under penalty of perjury of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.

The appeal shall be filed within 20 days from the date of the service of such order or action of the Planning Director or designee; provided, however, that if the building or structure or site is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section , such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of service of the notice and order of the Planning Director or designee.

Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this Section, the Planning Director or designee shall submit it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Officer. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Officer shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal.

Such date shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date the appeal was filed with the Planning Department. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the Hearing Officer either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.

Except for vacation orders pursuant to Section , enforcement of any notice and order of the Planning Director or designee issued under this code shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed.

N Sections After any order of the Planning Director or designee or the Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor. If, after any order of the Planning Director or designee or Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code becomes final, the person whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such an order, the County may i cause such person to be prosecuted under Subsection a of this section, ii proceed with abatement action pursuant to Section et seq.

O Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Section The finding and order shall remain in effect until the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the Planning Director or designee have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code.

The Planning Director or designee may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, cause the building or site to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions which render the building or site dangerous as set forth in the notice and order; or, if the notice and order required demolition, to cause the building or site to be sold and demolished or demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed and the lot cleaned.

We will no longer send early reminders in the mail of building permit expiration. You will receive a notice one month before the permit expires and no further notices will be sent. The permit fee payment will not be accepted until the permit is issued. Skip to Main Content. Loading Close. Do Not Show Again Close. Sign In. Home Government Departments Building Department. You can now apply for permits, upload submittals and plans. The first time you enter the site to apply for a permit, you will need to register and create a password.

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