Title
a. Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution amending Section 5 (Land Use) of Article I.E. of the Monterey County Fee Resolution, effective July 1, 2023, to adjust fees for the Monterey County Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau's review and processing of applications for land use and construction permits and entitlements; and
b. Adopt a Resolution amending Article I.E. of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective July 1, 2023, to adjust fees relating to oversight and services provided by the Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution amending Section 5 (Land Use) of Article I.E. of the Monterey County Fee Resolution, effective July 1, 2023, to adjust fees for the Monterey County Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau's review and processing of applications for land use and construction permits and entitlements; and
b. Adopt a Resolution amending Article I.E. of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective July 1, 2023, to adjust fees relating to oversight and services provided by the Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) is requesting approval of a proposed 15% increase to EHB fees, including Land Use fees, as set forth in Article I.E. of the Monterey County Fee resolution, effective July 1, 2023. Public notice of the Request for Public Hearing for Land Use fees was noticed on February 18, 2023.
DISCUSSION:
The fee increase is proposed to reflect more closely, while still not exceeding, the actual and reasonable costs of services and benefits provided to the public by the EHB. Adoption of the proposed fees will contribute to the self-sufficiency of the programs within the Environmental Health Bureau; however, the fee increase will not fully cover cost of services and benefits and may still result in the need for additi...
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