To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Department Contact: Supervisor Haschak Phone: 707-463-4441 Department Contact: Supervisor Williams Phone: 707-463-4441
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 45 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Staff Presentation on Current County and State Building Regulations for Residential Permits; and Possible Direction to Staff to Return with a Future Amnesty Program Item for Review and Approval
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept staff presentation on current County and State Building Regulations for Residential Permits; and direct staff to return with a future amnesty program item for consideration
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On September 15, 2026, the Board of Supervisors voted for the formation of an Ad Hoc to look into housing development issues and options, including discussion of amnesty beyond the State’s program and return to the Board with an item on October 20, 2026.
Summary of Request:
On September 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to create an amnesty program for building permit penalties and further directed staff to implement the amnesty program for a period not to exceed one year.
On September 15, 2026, the Board of Supervisors voted for the formation of an Ad Hoc to look into housing development issues and options, including discussion of amnesty beyond the State’s program and return to the Board with an amnesty item on October 20, 2026.
The County continues to receive concerns from residents regarding the cost of housingrelated permits; however, there remains a need to improve transparency and public understanding of how Countyassessed permit costs differ from those charged by external agencies such as school districts, ...
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