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Board waives permitting fees, praises VCCF relief fund as mountain fire recovery continues
Summary
Supervisors unanimously approved a package of fee waivers and expedited permitting measures to help mountain fire victims rebuild. Separately the board presented a proclamation and recognized Ventura County Community Foundation’s fundraising and relief grants, including $950,000 raised and recent corporate and faith-based donations.
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 17 approved a package of fee waivers and administrative streamlining designed to accelerate rebuilding and recovery for properties damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire.
Resource Management Agency staff presented the plan, which recommends waiving multiple planning, building and safety, environmental health, public‑works and fire district fees for damaged properties; expediting plan review; and helping property owners avoid unnecessary reassessments when they modify rebuilding footprints. Staff estimated the total value of the proposed fee waivers at roughly $4.9 million…
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