Humboldt County Municipal Code Ch. 2 Table of Contents

General Provisions and Administration General Provisions Duties and Responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator Planning Commission Formation and Composition Zoning Clearance Certificate Procedures Purpose Required Zoning Clearance Certificate Filing and Processing Applications for a Zoning Clearance Certificate Issuance of Certificate Expiration of Zoning Clearance Certificates Required Permits and Variances Required Permits Variances

312-3.3 312-4 312-4.1 312-4.2 312-4.3 312-4.4 312-5 312-5.1 312-5.2 312-6 312-6.1 312-6.2 312-6.3 312-6.4 312-6.5 312-6.6 312-6.7 312-7 312-7.1 312-7.2 312-7.3 312-7.4 312-7.5 312-8 312-8.1 312-8.2 312-8.3 312-8.4 312-8.5 312-9 312-9.1 312-9.2 312-10 312-10.1 312-10.2 312-10.3 312-10.4 Concurrent Permit Requirements Conditions on Permits and Variances Conditions Prohibited Conditions Security May Be Required Inspection Fee Filing Applications for Permits and Variances Eligible Applicants Application Form and Filing Fee Processing Applications for Permits and Variances Application Check Project Review Public Review Public Hearing: Evidence Project Approval Issuance of Permit or Variance Notice of Decision Supplemental Application Procedures Initial Study Conference Public Coastal Access Protection Review Review of Geologic Fault Evaluation Report by County Geologist Wetland Restoration Plan Procedure Application Processing Responsibilities for Other County Departments and Design Review Committees Public Notice Procedures Notice of Application Submittal Content of the Notice of Application Submittal Notice of Public Hearing Content of a Public Hearing Notice Requests for Notification Public Hearing Requirements and Authorized Hearing Officer Public Hearings Required Unless Waived Public Hearing May Be Waived Rights Attached to Permits and Variances Effect of Permit or Variance Effective Date of Permit or Variance Assignments of Permits and Variances Rights Attached to Permits and Variances

312-10.5 312-10.6 312-11 312-11.1 312-11.2 312-11.3 312-12 312-12.1 312-13 312-13.1 312-13.2 312-13.3 312-13.4 312-13.5 312-13.6 312-13.7 312-13.8 312-13.9 312-13.10 312-13.11 312-13.12 312-13.13 312-14 312-14.1 312-14.2 312-15 312-15.1 312-15.2 312-15.3 312-15.4 312-15.5 312-16 312-16.1 312-16.2 312-16.3 312-16.4 312-16.5 312-16.6 Expiration of Development Permits and Variances Renewal of Development Permits and Variances Minor Deviations, Modifications and Extensions Minor Deviation from the Plot Plan Application for Modification of a Development Permit or Variance Extension of a Permit or Variance Reapplication Limitations Reapplication If Application Is Denied Appeal Procedures Appeals to the Board of Supervisors Grounds for Appeal Effect of Filing an Appeal Processing an Appeal Hearing Required Notice of Public Hearing Decision and Notice of Final Action Finality and Effective Date If No Decision Reached Right to Decide All Matters Major Vegetation Removal: Appeal of the Director’s Determination Appeals to the Coastal Commission Grounds for Appeal to the Coastal Commission Suspension and Revocation Procedures Suspension Revocation Waiver of Procedures for Emergencies Applicability Petitions for Waiver of Procedures Proceedings for Waiver of Procedures Criteria for Waiver of Procedures Standard Permit or Variance Required De Minimus Waivers from Coastal Development Permit Requirements Applicability Criteria for Waiver of Procedures Application for Waiver of Procedures Proceedings for Waiver of Procedures Findings Decision on De Minimus Waivers Is Final

312-16.7 312-17 312-17.1 312-17.2 312-17.3 312-18 312-18.1 312-19 312-19.1 312-19.2 312-21 312-21.1 312-22 312-22.1 312-22.2 312-23 312-23.1 312-25 312-25.1 312-26 312-26.1 312-30 312-30.1 312-31 312-31.1 312-31.2 312-31.3 312-31.4 312-32 312-32.1 312-34 312-34.1 312-35 312-35.1 Expiration of De Minimus Waivers Required Findings for All Permits and Variances Required Findings for All Permits Required Findings for Variances Supplemental Findings Supplemental County-Wide Agricultural Use Type Findings Conditionally Permitted Uses in an AE Zone Supplemental County-Wide Civic Use Type Findings Oil and Gas Pipelines Solid Waste Disposal Supplemental County-Wide Commercial Timber Use Type Findings Uses Permitted With a Conditional or Special Permit in TC and TPZ Zones Supplemental County-Wide Extractive Use Type Findings Oil and Gas Drilling and Processing Surface Mining Supplemental County-Wide Industrial Use Type Findings Hazardous Industry Supplemental County-Wide Residential Use Type Findings Secondary Dwelling Unit Supplemental County-Wide Public Safety Impact Findings Alquist-Priolo Geologic Fault Hazard Areas Supplemental Coastal Zone Agricultural Use Type Findings Conditionally Permitted Uses in an AE Zone Supplemental Coastal Zone Civic Use Type Findings Electrical Transmission Lines Oil and Gas Pipelines Wind Electrical Generating Facilities Solid Waste Disposal Supplemental Coastal Zone Commercial Use Type Findings Neighborhood Commercial Supplemental Coastal Zone Extractive Use Type Findings Surface Mining Supplemental Coastal Zone Industrial Use Type Findings Coastal Dependent Industry 312-20 Supplemental County-Wide Commercial Use Type Findings 312-24 Supplemental County-Wide Natural Resource Use Type Findings 312-27 through 312-29 (Sections Reserved for Future Use) 312-33 Supplemental Coastal Zone Commercial Timber Use Type Findings

312-35.2 312-35.3 312-38 312-38.1 312-38.2 312-39 312-39.1 312-39.2 312-39.3 312-39.4 312-39.5 312-39.6 312-39.7 312-39.8 312-39.9 312-39.10 312-39.11 312-39.12 312-39.13 312-39.14 312-39.15 312-40 312-40.1 312-40.2 312-40.3 312-41 312-41.1 312-42 312-42.1 312-42.2 312-42.3 312-42.4 312-42.5 312-42.6 312-42.7 312-42.8 Marine Petroleum Transfer Facilities Dredge Spoils Disposal Supplemental Coastal Zone Public Safety Impact Findings Coastal Geologic Hazard Coastal Shorelines Supplemental Coastal Resource Protection Impact Findings Anadromous Fish Streams Public Access Coastal Scenic Areas Coastal Streams and Riparian Areas Coastal View Areas Coastal Dune and Beach Areas Coastal Elk Habitat Areas Coastal Natural Drainage Courses Coastal Natural Landforms Offshore Rocks and Rocky Intertidal Areas Coastal Road Construction Coastal Transitional Agricultural Land Coastal Vegetation Removal, Major Coastal Wetlands Coastal Wetland Buffers Supplemental Coastal Subdivision Findings Subdivisions in an Agricultural Exclusive 60 Acre Minimum Zone Subdivisions in Agricultural Exclusive 160 and 600 Acre Minimum Zones Subdivisions in a Commercial Recreation Zone Supplemental Coastal Findings for Granting an Exception Findings for Exceptions Requests for Reasonable Accommodation for Residential Accessibility Purpose Applicability Definitions Notice to the Public of Availability of Accommodation Process Application Requirements Review Authority and Procedures Findings and Decision Alternative Reasonable Accommodations 312-36 Supplemental Coastal Zone Natural Resource Use Type Findings 312-37 Supplemental Coastal Zone Residential Use Type Findings

312-42.9 312-42.10 312-50 312-50.1 312-50.2 312-50.3 312-50.4 312-50.5 312-50.6 312-50.7 312-50.8 312-51 312-51.1 312-51.2 312-51.3 312-51.4 312-51.5 Appeal Filing and Procedures Expiration of Reasonable Accommodation Amendments to the Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps Purpose Authority to Make Amendments Required Findings for All Amendments Initiating Amendments Petition Form, Filing, and Fee Petition in Conjunction With a General Plan Amendment Processing of Proposed Amendments Supplemental Timberland Production Zoning Procedures Enforcement Procedures Duty to Enforce Exceptions Permits in Conflict with This Code Inspection to Ensure Compliance Violation of the County Zoning Regulations 312-1 General Provisions and Administration

A zoning clearance certificate certifies that a proposed development conforms with all current requirements of the Zoning regulations and, if applicable, the terms and conditions of any previously approved development permit or variance. (Former Section INL#316-22; CZ#A315-2(A); Added by Ord. 1280, Sec. 3, 10/10/78)

A Zoning Clearance Certificate is required whenever a building permit is required, and must be secured prior to the issuance of the building permit. (Former Section INL#316-22; CZ#A315-2(B); Added by Ord. 1280, Sec. 3, 10/10/ 78)

A Zoning Clearance certificate shall expire at the end of the 180th calendar day after issuance, unless otherwise indicated on the clearance, or when the proposed development no longer conforms with the County Zoning Regulations. However, if the proposed development has commenced, as authorized by any required County permits, the certificate shall not expire as long as the required building permit does not expire, as specified in the Uniform Building Code (currently Section 106.4.4). (Former Section CZ#A315-2(D); Ord. 1705, 9/10/85; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00) (Ord. 2629, § 2, 6/11/2019) 312-3 Required Permits and Variances

Variances from the terms of the zoning ordinances shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated. A variance shall not be granted for a parcel of property which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property. (From Government Code Sec. 65906; Former Section INL#317-21; CZ#A315-3(B); Ord. 946, Sec. 3, 10/2/73; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

The grant of a permit or variance may not be conditioned on the payment or conveyance by the developer of any money, land, or other property, except as specifically provided by this Code, the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, or any provision of State or Federal law. (Former Section CZ#A315-4(B)(2); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/ 00)

To insure the performance of conditions imposed at the time of granting or modification of a permit or variance, the applicant may be required to furnish security in the form of money or surety bond in the amount fixed by the Hearing Officer. Every bond to insure performance of conditions shall be: 4.3.1 a penalty bond; 4.3.2 in a form satisfactory to the Hearing Officer or Board of Supervisors, whichever requires the bond; 4.3.3 payable to the County of Humboldt; and 4.3.4 conditioned upon compliance with the conditions and limitations, including any limitation of time, upon which such variance or development permit is granted. Upon the breach of any condition or limitation, including a limitation of time, upon which the variance or development is granted, the money or the bond furnished as security shall be forfeited to the County and such money or the money collected on any such bond shall be paid into the general fund of the County of Humboldt. (Former Section CZ#A315-4(B)(3))

The applicant shall bear the actual costs of inspections by the County to assure conformance with permit or variance conditions imposed. This may include, but shall not be limited to, engineering costs, laboratory fees, consultant fees, and all inspections and control fees and tests. The applicant shall post a cash deposit equal to the estimated costs of inspections, which shall be an amount equal to three (3) percent of the estimated cost of all improvements required by the permit or variance conditions. The cash deposit may be waived by the Director of the Department for which the services are provided if the amount of the cash deposit is less than $100.00. The actual costs of inspection shall be deducted from said cash deposit. Any surplus remaining after deducting the costs of inspection from said cash deposit shall be refunded to the applicant. In the event the cash deposit is insufficient to cover the actual costs of inspection, the applicant shall agree to pay to the County of Humboldt the excess of the actual costs over the cash deposit upon receipt of a billing from the County. (Former Section CZ#A315- 4(B)(4)) 312-5 Filing Applications for Permits and Variances

Public Hearings are required for all special permits, conditional use permits, planned unit development permits, coastal development permits, variances, and exceptions, unless waived pursuant to these regulations. The following table, “Public Hearing Requirements and Authorized Hearing Officer,” specifies the Hearing Officer who is authorized to approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for permits or variances. The table also indicates when the Public Hearing requirement may be waived by the Hearing Officer. (Former Section CZ#A315-5)

The issuance of a permit authorizes the property owner to undertake the proposed development immediately upon the effective date of the permit subject to all conditions or restrictions imposed by the Hearing Officer; provided, however, that all other permits, licenses, certificates and other grants of approval to which the proposed development project is subject must be secured before the development may be commenced. (Former Section CZ#A315-19(A))

Unless otherwise specified in the Zoning Ordinance or in the approved permit, a permit or variance is assignable to subsequent property owners and/or permit holder, but an assignment does not discharge any conditions or obligations of the permit or variance. In order for the permit to be transferred, the permit holder must sign a form transferring the permit to the subsequent permit holder. (Former Section CZ#A315- 19(C); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

A change in this ordinance or other applicable ordinance that becomes effective after a permit or variance has been issued shall not apply to the right of the person to whom the permit was issued to complete development in accordance with the permit unless the permit has expired. (See also, Chapter 1, Section 311-11, Completion of Existing Buildings When the Regulations Change, which requires that work be commenced within 120 days of permit issuance.) (Former Section CZ#A315-19(D); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

A development permit or variance shall expire and become null and void at the time specified in such permit, or if no time is specified, at the expiration of one (1) year after all applicable appeal periods have lapsed; except where construction or use in reliance on such permit or variance has commenced prior to it’s expiration; provided, however, that the period within which such construction or use must be commenced may be extended as provided by Section 312-11, Minor Deviations, Modifications and Extensions. (See also, Chapter 1, Section 311- 11, Completion of Existing Buildings When the Regulations Change, which requires that work be commenced within 120 days of permit issuance.) (Former Section INL#317-27, 317-37, 317-40.8; CZ#A315-23; Ord. 946, Sec. 4, 10/2/ 73; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

Where specifically allowed by the Zoning Ordinance, development permits may be renewed consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 2734, § 6, 3/5/2024; Ord. 2769, § 4, 9/23/2025) 312-11 Minor Deviations, Modifications and Extensions

Any person holding a development permit or variance may apply for a modification by complying with Section 312-5, Filing Applications for Permits and Variances, and the following. For the purposes of this section, the modification of a development permit or variance may include modification of the terms of the permit itself or the waiver or alteration of conditions imposed by the permit or this Code. Section 312-17, Required Findings, as applicable, shall apply to the disposition of an application for modification of a development permit or variance. (Former Section CZ#A315-21; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

Except as otherwise stated in this Code, any person, as defined in this Code, aggrieved by an action taken by the Hearing Officer on any completed application, may appeal such action to the Board of Supervisors by filing a notice of appeal with the Department within ten (10) working days of said action. Appeals on Coastal Development Permits for subdivisions shall be filed within 10 calendar days of the decision of the Hearing Officer. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the Department shall transmit to the Clerk of the Board a copy of the notice of appeal. An appeal fee as set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors shall be paid when the appeal is filed. This section does not apply to a rezoning or an amendment to this division. (Note: For subdivision appeals see Subdivision Regulations.) (Former Section INL#317-51; CZ#A315-26(A); Ord. 946, Sec. 4, 10/2/73; Amended by Ord. 1206, Sec. 2, 3/21/73; Amended by Ord. 1351, Sec. 1, 8/28/79; Amended by Ord. 1889, Sec. 1, 3/6/90; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/ 6/00)

The Department shall provide a standard form on which the appellant shall state specifically why the decision of the Hearing Officer is not in accord with the standards and regulations of the zoning ordinances, or why it is believed that there was an error or an abuse of discretion by the Hearing Officer. (Former Section CZ#A315-26(B))

A timely appeal and action shall stay the proceedings and the effective date of the action of the Hearing Officer, until the appeal has been acted upon or withdrawn. (Former Section CZ#A315- 26(C))

Prior to the appeal hearing, the Department shall transmit to the Board of Supervisors, and to the Planning Commission if necessary, copies of the permit application including all maps and data and a report from the Department setting forth the reasons for the Hearing Officer’s action and the Department staff’s recommendation. (Former Section INL#317-51; CZ#A315-26(D); Ord. 946, Sec. 4, 10/2/73; Amended by Ord. 1206, Sec. 2, 3/21/73; Amended by Ord. 1351, Sec. 1, 8/28/79; Amended by Ord. 1889, Sec. 1, 3/6/90; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

The first hearing before the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors to consider the appeal shall begin within thirty (30) working days after the date of filing the appeal. (Former Section INL#317-52; CZ#A315-26(E); Added by Ord. 1351, Sec. 2, 8/28/79; Amended by Ord. 1889, Sec. 2, 3/6/90; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be given in the manner prescribed in Section 312-8, Public Notice Procedures. (Former Section INL#317-53; CZ#A315-26(F); Ord. 519, Sec. 752, 5/11/65: Amended by Ord. 1251, Sec. 4, 8/15/78; Amended by Ord. 1889, Sec. 3, 3/6/90)

The decision of the Board of Supervisors to sustain or deny an appeal is final, unless the decision is appealable to the Coastal Commission. (Former Section INL#317-55; CZ#A315-26(H); Ord. 519, Sec. 754, 5/11/65)

Failure of the Board of Supervisors to render its decision on the matter within thirty-five (35) working days of the conclusion of the hearing shall be deemed to be a denial of the appeal and an affirmation of the action of the

Hearing Officer. (Former Section INL#317-54; CZ#A315-26(I); Ord. 1007, Sec. 1, 12/10/74; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

The Board of Supervisors hereby reserves the right to hear and decide all appealable matters, decisions and actions taken under the authority of the Zoning Code of the County of Humboldt. Within the time prescribed for filing appeals in this Code, the Board of Supervisors by its own motion may decide to review and make a final decision on any action or decision of the Hearing Officer. (Former Section INL#317-51.5; CZ#A315-26(J); Added by Ord. 1351, Sec. 2, 8/28/79; Amended by Ord. 1889, Sec. 2, 3/6/90; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

The procedural requirements of this Chapter may be waived by the Director to permit development in an emergency. For purposes of this provision, “emergency” is defined as: “a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property or essential public services.” (Former Section CZ#A315-27(A))

Following the issuance of an emergency development permit or variance, application shall be made for the required development permit or variance in accordance with Section 312-5, Filing Applications for Permits and Variances, and other applicable provisions of this Code. 312-16 De Minimus Waivers from Coastal Development Permit Requirements

The procedural requirements for Coastal Development Permits in this Chapter may be waived by the Director to simplify the review of projects that involve no potential for any adverse effects, either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources and that are consistent with the certified LCP. (Ord. 2167, § 37, 4/7/1998; Ord. 2367A, 7/25/ 2006)

An application for De Minimus Waiver of permit requirements shall be made on forms as required by Section 312-5, Filing Applications For Permits and Variances. (Ord. 2167, § 37, 4/7/1998)

The Director’s decision on De Minimus Waivers shall be final; provided, however, that the denial by the Director of a request for a De Minimus Waiver shall not prevent the applicant from applying for a development permit or variance. (Ord. 2167, § 37, 4/7/1998)

De Minimus Waivers shall expire and be of no further force and effect if the authorized development has not commenced within two years of the effective date of the waiver. (Ord. 2167, § 37, 4/7/1998; Ord. 2769, § 7, 9/23/ 2025)

312-17 Required Findings for All Permits and Variances

In addition to the required findings for all permits and variances, the Hearing Officer may approve or conditionally approve an application for a Special Permit, Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, or Planned Unit Development Permit only if the supplemental findings, as applicable, are made. (See Sections 312-18 through 312-49) Those findings that apply throughout the County, within and outside of the Coastal Zone, are listed in Sections 312-18 through 312-29 (County-Wide). Those findings that are only applicable within the County’s Coastal Zone are listed in Sections 312-30 through 312-49 (Coastal Zone). (Former Section CZ#A315-16; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/ 00) (Ord. 2629, § 3, 6/11/2019)

312-18 Supplemental County-Wide Agricultural Use Type Findings

This section implements goals, policies, and programs of the County’s adopted 2019 Housing Element of its General Plan. This section provides a procedure for individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations, consistent with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code Section 11135, the Federal Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (referred to in this section as the “Acts”), and as they may be amended from time to time. It is the intent of this section to meet the requirements of Federal and State law, including Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing, including public and common use spaces, by allowing reasonable accommodation(s) with respect to the County’s land use and zoning regulations, policies, practices, and procedures and, if necessary, eliminate barriers in housing opportunities.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all housing types in any zoning district within the unincorporated areas of the County. This chapter is intended to apply to any person who requires a reasonable modification because of a disability. A request for a reasonable modification may include, but is not limited to, a modification or exception to the rules, standards and practices of this title for the siting, development and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide an individual with a disability with equal opportunity to housing of their choice. In order to remove barriers to fair housing opportunities, a person with a disability, their authorized representative, or a provider or developer of housing for individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation relating to the various land use and zoning laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures of the County. A request for reasonable accommodation(s) may include a modification or exception to the rules, standards, and practices for the siting, development, and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a disability equal opportunity to housing of their choice. A request may be filed at any time that the accommodation(s) may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. If the project for which the request is being made also requires some other planning or building permit or approval, then the applicant may file the request together with the application for such permit or approval.

“Person with a disability” is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone with a record of such impairment. “Request for reasonable accommodations” means a request to modify land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices, or procedures in order to give individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, so long as the requested accommodation would not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the County’s land use and zoning regulations, policies, practices, and procedures, and the County’s certified Local Coastal Program.

Notice of the availability of reasonable accommodation shall be prominently displayed at public information counters in the Planning and Building Department, advising the public of the availability of the procedure for eligible individuals. Forms for requesting reasonable accommodation shall be available to the public in the Planning and Building Department. All notices and forms shall be available in plain language and, with written or verbal notice at least seventy-two (72) hours prior, individuals with qualified communication disabilities may request an appropriate auxiliary aid or service, as described in the Humboldt County ADA Compliance Effective Communication Policy.

The General Plan of Humboldt County is a dynamic document that can be modified to reflect changing social, economic or environmental conditions, or changes in state law. As the Plan is updated, need may arise for changes in zoning district boundaries and other regulations. Likely changes include: changing zoning boundaries, changing property from one zone to another, imposing new regulations, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary sections. (Former Section INL#317-1; Ord. 894, Sec. 1, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

The Board of Supervisors shall have the authority to initiate, grant, deny, or modify proposed amendments to these Zoning Regulations in accordance with the provisions of this Code and State Law. (Former Section INL#317-1; CZ#A316-1; Ord. 894, Sec. 1, 12/19/72)

A petition for amendment of the text or the zoning maps of the Zoning Regulations may also be initiated in conjunction with a petition for a General Plan amendment. (Former Section INL#317-2, 317-3; CZ#A316-2, A316-4(B); Ord. 894, Sec. 1, 12/19/72; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

It shall be the duty of the Community Development Services Director to enforce all provisions of the County Zoning Regulations. All officials, departments, and employees of the County of Humboldt vested with the authority to issue permits, certificates, or licenses shall adhere to and require conformance with the County Zoning Regulations.

No County department, employee or officer shall issue a permit, certificate or license for any land uses or building which conflicts with this Code, consistent with state law. Any permit, certificate or license issued in conflict with this Code shall be null and void. (Former Section INL#319--1; Ord. 519, Sec. 801, 5/11/65; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)