Chapter 19.15
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS

Sections:

19.15.010    Suspension of permits.

19.15.020    Revocation of permits.

19.15.010 Suspension of permits.

A. The director is authorized to temporarily suspend any permit issued under a land use ordinance for:

1. Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of any land use ordinance or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; or

2. Failure to comply with any notice and order issued pursuant to this title.

B. Such permit suspension shall be carried out through the notice and order provisions of this title, and the suspension shall be effective upon service of the notice and order upon the holder or operator. The holder or operator may appeal such suspension as provided by this title.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, whenever the director finds that a violation of any land use ordinance or rules and regulations has created or is creating an unsanitary, dangerous or other condition which, in his judgment, constitutes an immediate and irreparable hazard, he/she is authorized, without service of a written notice and order, to suspend and terminate operations under the permit immediately. [Ord. 2017-05; Ord. 2017-01; Ord. 2015-01.]

19.15.020 Revocation of permits.

A. The director is authorized to permanently revoke any permit issued by the county for:

1. Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of any land use ordinance or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; or

2. Failure of the holder to comply with any notice and order issued pursuant to this title; or

3. Interference with the director in the performance of his/her duties; or

4. Discovery of the director that a permit was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied to the county.

B. Such permit revocation shall be carried out through the notice and order provisions of this title and the revocation shall be effective upon service of the notice and order upon the holder or operator. The holder or operator has the right to appeal such revocation, as provided by this title.

C. A permit may be suspended pending its revocation or a hearing relative thereto. [Ord. 2017-05; Ord. 2017-01; Ord. 2015-01.]