The code and regulations known as the California Historical Building Code 2022 Edition, found in Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the California Building Standards Commission and International Code Council, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this Article as if fully set forth herein, and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "California Historical Building Code."
(Added by Ord. No. 3407, effective 6-3-10; amended by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14; amended by Ord. No. 3499, effective 1-5-17; amended by Ord. No. 3618, effective 12-29-2022)
The Resource Management Agency Director or authorized representative shall enforce the California Historical Code in buildings or properties designated as qualified historical 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. 3407, effective 6-3-10; amended by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended 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 inspections, issuing permits, covering the costs of processing and hearing appeals and/or enforcement under this Article.
County agencies may charge fees, when actively involved in an appeal of a local enforcement decision that has gone to the State Historical Building Safety Board.
(Added by Ord. No. 3407, effective 6-3-10; amended by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended 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 Director or authorized representative’s decision, or the decision of any county agency, to the Local Appeals Board as provided in section 7-15-1050 of this Code. If further appeal is necessary, the decision shall be appealed to the State Historical Building Safety Board as provided in Health and Safety Code section 18960.
(Added by Ord. No. 3407, effective 6-3-10; amended by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended 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 Historical Code, or this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Section 125 (Violations – General Provisions) of this Ordinance Code. Any person in violation of the California Historical 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. 3407, effective 6-3-10; amended by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)