Agenda Item | Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Division, recommending the Board receive a presentation on Amnesty Programs in use by other jurisdictions and provide feedback and direction on whether to establish an Amnesty Program in El Dorado County. FUNDING: N/A
Public Comment: K. Payne, L. Cauchon, K. Beals
A motion was made by Supervisor Parlin, seconded by Supervisor Laine to direct staff to bring back an Amnesty Program within 90 days that encompasses the following: 1) Unpermitted residential, residential accessory structures, or additions from previous owners; 2) Waiving penalty fees for construction permits, however customary permit fees would still apply; 3) Applying a flat fee for pre-site inspections with an escalator to cover staff costs; 4) Applying building code standards at the time of construction where feasible; 5) Categorizing permits as appropriate; and 6) Exploring the use of existing systems to “true up” any discrepancies that exist between the Assessor and Code Enforcement.
Yes: 5 – Hidahl, Thomas, Turnboo, Laine and Parlin |