Chapter 2.60 — PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT

There is hereby established a Department of Planning and Building, under the direction and management of the Director of Planning and Building.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06)

The agency shall be responsible for the performance of services related to the physical environment for the unincorporated areas of the County as well as specific Cities within the County through Joint Powers Agreements or by contract including responsibility for: (1) the administration of the County subdivision and zoning regulations, including the evaluation and approval of the design of new development and enforcement of such codes and regulations; (2) the administration of the California Environmental Quality Act and the County's timber harvesting, surface mining and oil and gas regulations; (3) the preparation and updating of development regulations such as zoning and subdivision ordinances and the County General Plan, including the Local Coastal Plan; and (4) other matters as determined by the County Manager.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06)

The Planning and Building Department shall serve as the "enforcement agency" with the responsibility of carrying out the duties of an enforcement agency under State Housing Law.

(Ord. 4331, 10/17/06)

The International Property Maintenance Code is hereby adopted by reference and may be enforced by the Planning and Building Department.

(Ord. No. 04648, § 1, 1-8-2013)