Except as otherwise provided in this Article, Volumes 1 and 2 of the California Building Code 2022 Edition, found in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and published by the California Building Standards Commission and International Code Council, including Appendix C – Group U – Agricultural Buildings, Appendix F – Rodent Proofing, Appendix G – Flood Resistant Construction, Appendix H – Signs, Appendix I – Patio Covers, and Appendix J – Grading, are adopted and made a part of this Article as if fully set forth herein, and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "California Building Code."
(Added by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14; amended by Ord. No. 3499, effective 1-5-17; amended by Ord. No. 3574, effective 1-16-20; amended by Ord. No. 3618, effective 12-29-2022)
The Resource Management Agency Director or authorized representative shall enforce the California Building Code in buildings or properties within the unincorporated areas of the County. Nothing in this provision, Article or Chapter shall be construed to limit or enlarge any enforcement or other authority or responsibility assigned to the Resource Management Agency Director or authorized representatives by any other law, statute, ordinance, resolution, regulation, standard or guideline, either state or local.
(Added by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)
The Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, establish by resolution fees to cover the cost of receiving and processing permit applications, performing inspection, issuing permits, covering the costs of processing and hearing appeals and/or enforcement under this Article.
(Added by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)
When any person is affected by the application of these regulations and believes that these regulations are being applied incorrectly, such person may appeal the Resource Management Agency’s decision or the decision of any county agency to the Local Appeals Board as provided in section 7-15-1050 of this Code.
(Added by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14; amended by Ord. No. 3559, effective 6-20-19)
Any person violating any of the provisions of the California Building Code, or this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Section 125 (Violations) of this Ordinance Code. Any person in violation of the California Building Code, or this Article, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any such provision of said Codes or this Article is committed, continued, or permitted.
(Added by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)