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Humboldt County Municipal Code § 14.2 Revocation
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 14.2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
14.2.1 Grounds for Revocation.¶
A development permit or variance may be revoked or modified by the Board of
Supervisors after a Public Hearing, upon finding that: (Former Section INL#317-42; CZ#A315-25(A); Ord. 894, Sec. 5, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
14.2.1.1 The permit or variance was obtained or extended by fraud, material omissions…¶
fact. (Former Section INL#317-42(a); CZ#A315-25(A)(1))
14.2.1.2 The permit or variance granted is being, or recently has been, exercised…¶
conditions of such approval, or in violation of any statute, Code section, law or regulation. (Former Section INL#317-42(c); CZ#A315-25(A)(2); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
14.2.1.3 The use for which the permit or variance was granted is so conducted as to be a nuisance.¶
(Former
Section INL#317-42(d); CZ#A315-25(A)(3); Ord. 894, Sec. 6, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86)
14.2.1.4 The use for which such permit or variance was granted has ceased to exist or…¶
for one (1) year or more. (Former Section INL#317-42(b); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
14.2.2 Cost Recovery.¶
The County cost associated with a permit that is scheduled for a revocation hearing by the
Board of Supervisors shall be borne by the permit holder.
14.2.3 Proceedings.¶
Proceedings to revoke a development permit or variance may be initiated by the Board of
Supervisors, Planning Commission, or the Planning division of the Planning and Building Department. (Former Section INL#317-41; CZ#A315-25(B); Ord. 894, Sec. 5, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
14.2.4 Revocation Hearing.¶
Any proceeding to revoke a development permit or variance shall be before the
Board of Supervisors. The property owner or permit applicant shall have an opportunity to show cause why the permit or variance should not be revoked. (Former Section INL#317-41; CZ#A315-25(C); Ord. 894, Sec. 5, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
14.2.5 Notice of Intention to Revoke.¶
The Department shall give notice to the holder of a development permit
or variance of its intention to revoke such development permit or variance. Notice need be given only to the holder of the development permit or variance, and any other person who has requested such notice. (Former Section INL#317-41; Ord. 894, Sec. 5, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/ 00)
14.2.6 Notice of Revocation Hearing.¶
Notice of a Revocation Hearing shall be given not less than ten (10)
working days prior to the date of the Hearing by either personal service of a copy of said notice on the holder of the development permit or variance, or by sending a copy of the notice by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said holder at the address given on the application. The notice shall include the information required by Section 312-8.2 and shall state the reason or reasons why action is being taken for revocation of the permit or variance. (Former Section INL#317-41; Ord. 894, Sec. 5, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 1726, Sec. 5, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00) (Ord. 2734, § 7, 3/5/2024) 312-15 Waiver of Procedures for Emergencies
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