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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the waiver of a double-fee penalty for permitting Los Olivos sign violations, and potential Land Use and Development Code amendments regarding double-fee penalties and sign standards, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Approve the waiver of the double-fee penalty required under Planning and Development’s Fee Resolution and the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Section 35.108.080 for permit fees assessed on Los Olivos sign violations reported on July 6, 2011;
b) Direct the Planning and Development Department to process an Amendment to the LUDC, Section 35.108.080 “Processing Fee Penalty Assessment” that would provide discretion to the Planning and Development Director to waive the double-fee penalty based on specified guidance delineated in the amended language;
c) Direct Planning and Development to include an update of the LUDC, Chapter 35.38 “Sign Standards” in its draft 2012-2013 Work Program for the Board’s consideration; and
d) Determine that the penalty fee adjustment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).