§ 130.67

This Chapter contains provisions to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Title and any conditions of permit approval.

Sec. 130.67.020 - Conformance by County Officials.

All departments, officials, and employees of the County that are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this Title and all other ordinances and shall issue no permit or license for uses, buildings, or purposes where they would be in conflict with the provisions of this Title.

It shall be the duty of the Director to administer the provisions of this Title in compliance with Chapter 9.02 (Code Enforcement) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the County Code of Ordinances. The Director shall be aided in this enforcement responsibility by the officers and authorized representatives of the County agencies, departments, and offices charged with the responsibility of administering, implementing, and ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Title.

Sec. 130.67.040 - Abatement of Nuisance and Penalty for Violation.

Any structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved, or maintained, or any land or structure that is used contrary to either the provisions of this Title or any condition of approval imposed through discretionary authorization, shall be declared unlawful and be subject to the provisions of Chapter 9.02 (Code Enforcement) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the County Code. Any act or omission made unlawful under this Title shall also include abetting, aiding, allowing, causing, or permitting the act or omission.

Where a structure or use of a lot is not in compliance with the provisions of this Title, no subsequent permit shall be issued by the County for any other structure or use on the same lot until such time as the illegal structure or use is brought into compliance or otherwise abated, except where such a permit would bring the illegal structure or use into compliance.

The remedies provided for in this Chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

Sec. 130.67.070 - Investigation Fee.

Upon determination that a violation of the provisions of this Title has occurred, the property owner shall be liable for the costs incurred by County staff for investigation and enforcement, as set forth in the adopted fee resolution, as may be amended from time to time.

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