County authorizes zoning enforcement against property in Franco subdivision

At the 9:45 agenda slot commissioners considered a planning‑department request to authorize zoning enforcement against the owners of Lot 2, Franco Administrative Subdivision (Permibito and Renee Franco), where county staff say commercial equipment and storage are being kept on a residential lot without the required residence or permits.

Planning administrator Judy Clark described the lot as rural residential and said the owner split a parcel without building a residence on the new lot, then placed commercial equipment and commercial‑scale storage there in violation of the residential zoning and the terms of the subdivision approval. Clark said staff sent notices and received no response; Tyler Vulmer (identified in public comment earlier as the deputy county attorney) explained that the next step typically would be to file for an injunction, which often prompts compliance.

A commissioner moved to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to begin enforcement action, including filing for an injunction if necessary. The board took the motion and completed a roll call vote to approve the authorization.

Tyler described the county’s typical process: staff attempts voluntary compliance via letters; if unsuccessful the county files for an injunction and, if the property owner complies, the county dismisses the action. If not, court orders can be pursued. The board did not order demolition of any residence or structure, and staff emphasized they prefer voluntary compliance but will pursue court action if needed.