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Cowlitz County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XI

Administration And Enforcement

§ 18.10.730 Interpretation.

A. 
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, the provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the environmental quality, public health, safety and general welfare; therefore, when this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other laws, resolutions, rules or regulations, the provisions of this chapter shall control. This chapter shall supersede any conflicting section of any regulation adopted prior to April 14, 1975.
B. 
The provisions of this chapter shall be so interpreted as to carry out the land use district maps herein or hereinafter adopted and the general plans for physical development adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. 4107 § 8.01, 4-14-1975)

§ 18.10.740 Administration.

All applications under this chapter shall be made to the Cowlitz County Building and Planning Department. It shall be the duty of the Director or his designee to process any application pursuant to this chapter, and to administer the provisions of this chapter. The Director shall prepare any forms necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 94-005 § 40, 1-3-1994)

§ 18.10.750 Enforcement.

It shall be the duty of the Building and Planning Director to see that this title is enforced through the proper legal channels. The County Building Official shall issue no permits for the construction, alteration or repair of any building or part thereof, unless such plans and intended use of such building or land use conform in all respects with the provisions of this chapter. All applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing the actual dimensions and structures of the plot to be built upon, the size, use and the location of all existing and proposed buildings.
(Ord. 4107 § 8.03, 4-14-1975; Ord. 95-193 § 24, 12-4-1995)

§ 18.10.760 Fees and charges.

The fees and charges for processing applications for land use district map and/or text amendments, special use permits and variances, public hearing notices, appeals and other administrative actions under this chapter shall be as from time to time established by resolution by the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. 87-015 § 1, 2-2-1987)

§ 18.10.770 Violations – Penalties.

It is a civil infraction for any person to violate this chapter or assist in the violation of this chapter. Violations are subject to the provisions of Chapter 2.06 CCC. Any violation is a public nuisance. Each day a violation exists is a separate violation. Payment of any penalty imposed for a violation does not relieve a person from the duty to comply with this chapter.
(Ord. 93-102 § 20, 7-6-1993)

§ 18.10.900 Severability.

Should any section, clause or provision of this chapter be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
(Ord. 4107 § 8.06, 4-14-1975)

§ 18.10.910 Conflicts with other regulations – Effective date.

Where other county regulations are in conflict with this chapter, the more restrictive regulation shall apply and such application shall extend to those specific provisions which are more restrictive.
This chapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public's peace, health and safety and shall take effect April 14, 1975.
(Ord. 4107 § 8.07, 4-14-1975)