Sonoma County Municipal Code § 13-12 Appeals

The board of building appeals shall function as the board of appeals under this chapter. Except where inconsistent with the provisions of the county code Sections 7-3 and 13-12, the duties of the board of appeals shall be as prescribed in Chapter 1, Division II, Section 108 of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 6184, § I, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 6049, § I, 11-5-2013; Ord. No. 5905, § I, 11-2-2010; Ord. No. 5373, § 2, 2002; Ord. No. 4905, § 1, 1995.)

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), any applicant, permit holder or other interested person dissatisfied with a decision of the county fire warden/fire marshal, the director of permit and resource management, or a local fire chief under this chapter may appeal the decision to the board of appeals, provided, however, that such appeal may not be made more than thirty (30) days after the decision from which the appeal is being made has been rendered. All interested persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard and present evidence to the board of appeals on any appeal. Decisions of the board of appeals shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the appellant and the applicant or permit holder, if different from the appellant, either in person or by mailing to the address stated on the appeal or application. Decisions of the board of appeals are final. Should no decision be rendered within twenty (20) days after the filing of the appeal, such appeal shall be deemed to be denied unless time is extended by action of the board of appeals.

(b) Appeals of notice and orders issued pursuant to violations of this chapter shall be conducted and determined by a hearing officer pursuant to Section 1-7.3 and Chapter 7 of the county code.

(Ord. No. 6296, § I, 12-2-2019; Ord. No. 6184, § I, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 6049, § I, 11-5-2013; Ord. No. 5905, § I, 11-2-2010; Ord. No. 5373, § 2, 2002; Ord. No. 5034 § 1, 1997: Ord. No. 4905, § 1, 1995.)