The California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, found in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby referred to, adopted in its entirety and made a part of this Article as if fully set forth herein and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "California Energy Code."
(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 representative shall enforce the California Energy 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 re-sponsibility assigned to the Resource Management Agency Director or authorized representative, 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’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 Energy 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 Energy 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. 3421, effective 2-10-11; amended by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14)