§ 8114-5.4. Appeals of violations and civil administrative penalties.

a.

The property owner, permittee or other responsible person may administratively appeal a violation determination and/or associated penalty amount. Appeals are considered by a Hearing Officer pursuant to the administrative hearing process of Section 8114-5.5. A completed appeal form shall be submitted to the Planning Director or designee no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of the County's service of the notice of violation and associated penalty pursuant to Section 8114-5.1. Appeal forms shall be made available by the Planning Division.

b.

To be deemed complete, an appeal form shall include the following: (1) the permit number (or, if no permit exists, the property's address) and date stated on the notice of violation and associated penalty; (2) all facts and bases supporting the appellant's position; (3) the name and address of the appellant; and (4) the appeal filing fee established by the County Board of Supervisors.

c.

Timely submission of a complete appeal form shall stay the effectiveness of the violation and associated penalty pending the outcome of the administration hearing process. Conversely, if a complete appeal form is not timely submitted, the violation and associated penalty shall become final and not subject to administrative appeal or challenge in a court of law.

(Ord. No. 4523, § 6, 6-19-2018)