Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the 2022 California Residential Code, found in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations, based on the 2021 International Residential Code, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this Article, along with the following Appendices hereto, and shall be referred to as the "California Residential Code": Appendix H – Patio Covers, Appendix J – Existing Buildings and Structures, Appendix Q – Tiny Homes, and Appendix AX – Swimming Pool Act.
(Added 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. 3574, effective 1-16-20; amended by Ord. No. 3618, effective 12-29-2022)
The Resource Management Agency Director or authorized representatives, or where applicable the Fire Chief or authorized representatives, of the County of Tulare shall enforce the California Residential 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 person(s) per this Chapter or by any other law, statute, ordinance, resolution, regulation, standard or guideline, either state or local.
(Added 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.
(Added 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.
(Added 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 Residential 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 Residential 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 Code or this Article is committed, continued, or permitted.
(Added by Ord. No. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)