3111-9. Requests for Exceptions.
(a) An applicant may apply to the Planning Director for an exception to the standards within this ordinance. The application for an exception shall be accompanied by such information as the Planning Department requires and by a fee established by the Board of Supervisors. At minimum, the application shall contain the following information: (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991)
(1) a description of the specific section(s) for which an exception is requested, (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991)
(2) material facts supporting the contention of the applicant, (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991)
(3) details of the exception or mitigation measures proposed, and (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991)
(4) a map showing the proposed location and siting of the exception or mitigation measure(s). (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991)
(b) The Planning Director shall request the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to review the exception request. CAL FIRE shall respond within thirty (30) days of the referral with documentation outlining the effects of the requested exception on wildland fire protection. If CAL FIRE does not respond within the time provided, the Planning Director shall assume that CAL FIRE supports the exception. The Planning Director shall not approve an exception request if the recommendation from CDF is for denial. (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991; Ord. 2540, Section 1, 11/17/2015)
(c) The Planning Director shall give written notice of his/her decision to the applicant. Notice shall also be given to any parties requesting such notice and to CAL FIRE. (Ord. 1952, § 1, 12/17/1991; Ord. 2540, Section 1, 11/17/2015)