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4 C. Information /Issues at Planning Board Meeting on April 2, 2003 1) Concern regarding the need for requests for extension of time limits to correct violations to be in writing. a. Language has been added to state that Staff shall provide assistance in cases where an individual is not able to provide written request for time extension. 2) Concern about use of telephone in personal contact with offenders at initial notice of violation stage. One Planning Board member expressed the opinion that a telephone call may be perceived as a joke or should not be taken seriously. a. The proposed Ordinance states that the telephone is one method that may be used to make personal contact. In questionable circumstances (person not at home, dangerous animal on loose on site, apparent dangerous situation), a telephone call can be used to make initial contact. Staff recommends this option remain as part of the proposed Ordinance. 3) Voted to keep civil penalty fine at $500 per day as originally proposed. a. Staff, after concerns raised at the Joint Public Hearing on February 24, 2003, proposed to leave the fine at $100 per day (Zoning) and to increase the fine from $50 to $100 (Subdivision). Suggested language included addition of "up to (proposed fine amount). Staff, in consultation with the County Attorney's Office, believes that the language should not include the words "up to ", as this language is overly discretionary and could lead to discrepancies in penalty assessments. A "flat penalty" will result in simplified assessment calculation. Process 1) Public Hearing held on February 24, 2003. 2) Ordinance Review Committee meeting held on April 2, 2003. 3) Planning Board meeting held on April 2, 2003. On April 2, 2003, the Planning Board, on a unanimous vote, recommended that the BOCC adopt the proposed changes. 4) BOCC to make final decision. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No public financial impact associated with this action. RECOMMENDATION(S): Administration recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Ordinance with changes noted above in A (1 through 7), B (1), and C (1 and 3), by the Planning Staff, Ordinance Review Committee, and Planning Board. Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Ordinance with changes noted above in A (1 through 7), B (1), and C (1 and 3), by the Ordinance Review Committee, and Planning Board. Planning Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Ordinance with changes noted above in A (1 through 7), B (1), and C (1 and 3), by the Planning Staff, Ordinance Review Committee, and Planning Board.