An amnesty program waiving “all Violation/Penalty fees related to building permits submitted after work has already commenced or been completed, which are not associated with a confirmed code enforcement case,” has been extended, Mendocino County officials announced.
In a press release, county officials explained that “the program originally was planned to expire on Nov.1, 2024 but has been extended to Dec. 31, 2024. All complete amnesty building permit applications must be submitted on or before Dec. 31, 2024 in order to be eligible for this program. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The amnesty program applies to all residential and commercial building permits, subject to the following limitations:
- The permits are not associated with a confirmed code enforcement case.
- The permits are not already under review with the Department.
- The program does not apply to zoning violations.
- Amnesty building permits will be subject to meeting the building code standards for the year in which we can verify the construction occurred. If no construction date can be verified, they will be subject to current building code standards.
- Once a permit application has been submitted, no additional construction may be performed on the structure subject to the application until said permit application is approved and issued.
- Amnesty building permits must meet all standards for the zoning district in which they are located.
All members of the public are invited to self-report any unpermitted structures and legalize improvements during this Amnesty Program.
If you have specific questions regarding the process, contact the Mendocino County Department of Planning and Building Services at (707) 234-6650 or email pbs@mendocinocounty.gov.
