A.

A public hearing is not required to consider and decide an Emergency Permit.

B.

In order to grant an Emergency Permit, the findings of the Appropriate Authority shall be:

1.

That an emergency situation exists and immediate action is required to protect life and property from imminent danger or to restore, repair or maintain public works, utilities or services destroyed, damaged or interrupted by the emergency.

2.

That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use or structures approved by the Emergency Permit will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such approved use; or, be detrimental or injurious to property and improvement in the neighborhood; or to the general welfare of the County.

3.

That the work authorized by the Emergency Permit is the minimum amount of work required to mitigate the emergency situation.

4.

That the work authorized by the Emergency Permit is consistent with the provisions of the Monterey County General Plan and the applicable area plan.

C.

The Appropriate Authority may designate such conditions in connection with the Emergency Permit as deemed necessary to secure the purposes of this Title. Such conditions may include monitoring, at reasonable times and intervals, to assure compliance with the conditions set forth in the Emergency Permit. Other conditions may include but are not limited to, health and safety requirements, architectural and site approval, time limitations, street dedications, and street and drainage improvements. The Appropriate Authority may also require such bonds and guarantees as it deems appropriate to assure compliance with the conditions.

D.

The Appropriate Authority shall establish a date by which the construction or use authorized by the Emergency Permit shall commence.

E.

An appeal may be taken from the action of the Appropriate Authority pursuant to Chapter 21.80.