San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Building Permits Process, Problems and Fiscal Implications
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The County Building and Planning Department does not adequately inform property owners obtaining an Owner/Builder permit about the construction quality, legal and financial risks associated with these permits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County Planning and Building Departments should include a CSLB pamphlet on the legal and financial risks associated with Owner/Builder permits in every property owners permit package. (Finding #1)
F2
The County and cities may derive financial benefit by adopting procedures that discover non-permitted work and calculate the impact on permit fees and taxes. The Paso Robles Code Enforcement Division is currently checking for un-permitted work being performed
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County and Cities should evaluate the financial benefit of identifying non-permitted work and its impact on permit fees and taxes. (Finding #2) 2007-2008 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report
F3
We were informed by a County Planning and Building official during fact check that beginning in fiscal year 2008-2009, permit fees will be based on a “cost recovery” system related directly to the department’s operation budget.
No recommendations for this finding
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San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
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