Chapter 17.88
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Sections:

17.88.010    Interpretation.

17.88.020    Permits required—Construction and alteration.

17.88.030    Enforcement.

17.88.040    Penalty.

17.88.050    Waiver of violations.

17.88.060    Fees.

17.88.010 Interpretation.

A.    In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; therefore, when this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other laws, resolutions, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall control.

B.    The provisions of this title shall be so interpreted as to carry out the intent and purpose of the plan therefor, as shown on the zone maps herein or hereinafter adopted and the general or comprehensive plans for physical development adopted by the planning commission. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.88.020 Permits required—Construction and alteration.

No person, company, or corporation shall erect a building or structure of any kind, or alter any building or structure already erected when said alteration is made for changing the use or purpose of occupancy, or institution of a change in property use, within the unincorporated area of the county without first obtaining a permit and certificate of occupancy in writing from the office of the building official. Construction must be commenced within six months from the date of issuance of the permit or the permit becomes void, and work authorized by the permit shall be completed within one year from the date of issuance of such permit. All permits shall expire at the end of one year after the date of issuance, unless a longer period of construction time is authorized in writing when application is made for the permit. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.88.030 Enforcement.

It shall be the duty of the building official and/or other duly authorized agents to enforce this title through proper legal channels. The building official shall issue no permits for the construction, alteration, or repair of any building or part thereof unless such plans and intended use of such building or land conform in all respects with the provisions of this title. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.88.040 Penalty.

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned in the county jail for a term not exceeding ninety days for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.88.050 Waiver of violations.

Recognizing the fact that a building may be erected in good faith with every intent to comply with the provisions of this title in respect to the location of the building upon the lot and size and location of required yards, and that it may later be determined that such building does not comply in every detail with such requirements, although not violating the spirit and intent of this title, the board of adjustment may issue a waiver of violation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.84, Board of Adjustment. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.88.060 Fees.

Pursuant to the application of this title, the person or persons involved shall pay nonrefundable fees established and set by resolution of the board of county commissioners to help defray the expenses of reviewing, giving notice, holding hearings and issuing permits. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))