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Planning and Building Department recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 156-2022, adopting the Caldor Fire Permit Fee Refund Policy to authorize the issuance of refunds of applicable Planning and Building Department and Environmental Management Department permit fees for Caldor Fire applicants following the Board’s adoption of Urgency Ordinance 5163 amending Chapter 130.69 of Title 130, Article 6 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code entitled “Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding”; and
2) Delegate authority to the Planning and Building Department Director, or designee, to approve and authorize all applicable refunds and make any modifications to the Caldor Fire Permit Fee Refund Policy determined necessary.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On August 14, 2021, the Caldor Fire erupted in El Dorado County, quickly spread, and threatened the safety of residents and property. While the fire continued to burn, the Board acknowledged the need for the fastest possible transition of displaced residents to interim and long-term shelter, including the rebuilding of homes and communities destroyed by the Caldor Fire.
On September 10, 2021 (File No. 21-1469, Item No. 3), the Board adopted Urgency Ordinance 5150 entitled Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance,” adding Chapter 130.69 of Title 130, Article 6 of the El Dorado Ordinance Code to provide for temporary emergency housing options for residents displaced by the Caldor Fire during the recovery and rebuilding process, and also included provisions to aid during repair and reconstruction of damaged and destroyed dwellings and other structures in the burn area.
On December 14, 2021 (File No. 21-1971, Item No. 53), the Board adopted Urgency Ordinance 5156, further modifying Chapter 130.69 of Title 130 to add Section 130.69.360, Community Services, to provide for the relocation of Community Services on a fire damaged lot ...
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