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Board adopts ordinance establishing administrative remedies process for property-related fee challenges
Summary
Supervisors adopted a new county ordinance that requires administrative exhaustion before court challenges to property-related fees, charges or assessments, aligning County code with Government Code provisions.
The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on April 1 to adopt an ordinance creating a new chapter in County Code titled —Administrative Remedies Procedures for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments.— Public Works Deputy Director Sam Sermoni told the board the ordinance implements a formal administrative process under state law to ensure the county and affected property owners have an opportunity to resolve disputes before litigation is filed.
Why it matters: The new ordinance establishes a structured pathway for property owners to raise and resolve complaints about property-related fees, charges or assessments through an administrative review process. County staff said the procedure both protects the county's ability to collect necessary fees and gives residents a reasoned forum to raise objections prior to seeking court relief.
Board action: Supervisor Toso moved to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance; a second was recorded and the motion carried 4-0 (Supervisor Poe excused). Deputy Director Sermoni was available to answer technical questions.
What happens next: The ordinance takes effect as provided by law; the Public Works Department will publish the administrative procedures and advise departments and the public how to file challenges under the new chapter.
