To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: October 17, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Adrienne Thompson |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Waiving Building Permit Violation/Penalty Fees for Eligible Amnesty Building Permits for the Period of November 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt resolution waiving building permit violation/penalty fees for eligible amnesty building permits for the period of November 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
December 8, 1992, the Board amended Policy #3 stating that fees will not be waived for Building or Planning fees.
March 7, 2017, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 4380 including section 18.08.030 of County Code, which specifies penalties for violations of doing work without first obtaining a building permit.
December 14, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 21-194 amending the Master Fee Schedule including Building Permit fees, which schedule includes Violation/Penalty fees as specified in section 18.08.030 of County Code.
September 12, 2023, the Board provided direction to Planning and Building Services to establish an amnesty program that would waive Violation/Penalty fees pursuant to Mendocino County Code section 18.08.030 related to building permits submitted after the work has already commenced or been completed, which are not associated with a confirmed code enforcement case. The Board further directed that the amnesty program would be limited to one year.
Summary of Request:
As directed by the Board on September 12, 2023, Planning and Building Services requests adoption of a resolution waiving building permit violation/penalty fees for eligible amnesty building permits for the period of November 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024.
The amnesty program applies to residential or commercial building permits that are submitted after work has already commenced or been completed, which are not associated with a confirmed code enforcement case. It does not apply to zoning violations, building permits that have already been submitted, or building permits that are associated with a confirmed code enforcement case.
At the request of the Board, staff has also included with this agenda item the informational packet, flyer, and a copy of the press release that will be sent out.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the Resolution and provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: BU 2851 |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: Estimated $130k loss in violation/penalty fee collection (across FY 23/24 and FY 24/25) |
if no, please describe: Projections on building permit revenue included Violation/penalty fee collection |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: Depending upon permit activity as a result of amnesty program the potential loss in violation/penalty fee collection may be off-set by increased permit activity |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: October 17, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 23-168 |
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