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a. Find that adoption of an urgency ordinance is Statutorily Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 as an action that is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and
b. Adopt an urgency ordinance that would automatically extend land use and construction permits, except for subdivision maps, and allow applicants to request a temporary ministerial permit amendment if the amendment meets criteria listed in the ordinance. The automatic extension and any temporary amendment, if approved, would be in effect for the period of the Monterey County Health Officer orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic that place limitations on land use. (4/5 Vote Required)
Project Name: REF200023 - Urgency Ordinance Amending Permits
Project Location: Countywide (all unincorporated areas)
Proposed CEQA action: Statutorily Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find that adoption of an urgency ordinance is Statutorily Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 as an action that is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and
b. Adopt an urgency ordinance that would automatically extend land use and construction permits, except for subdivision maps, and allow applicants to request a temporary ministerial permit amendment if the amendment meets criteria listed in the ordinance. The automatic extension and any temporary amendment, if approved, would be in effect for the period of the Monterey County Health Officer orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic that place limitations on land use. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant economic issues for the general public and business owners. Starting in March, the State of California and County of Monterey issued health orders ("Orders") that, in part, place limitations on land uses, including commercial and industrial operations. Various levels of restriction under these Orders may be in place for ...
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