(1) Notwithstanding any provision in this code to the contrary, no permit shall be required pursuant to this code for the following types of development:

(2) Where immediate action by a person is required to protect life and public property from imminent danger, or to restore, repair, or maintain public works, utilities, or services destroyed, damaged, or interrupted by natural disaster or serious accident, or in other cases of emergency, the requirement of obtaining a permit prior to initiating such action under this section may be waived by the community development director. The applicant shall notify the community development director, in writing, of the type and location of the work, the length of time necessary to complete the work, and the name of the person or public agency conducting the work. Work shall be commenced within 30 days following the disaster, accident, or other emergency. However, this shall not preclude the requirement for building permits for such activity. One 30-day extension may be permitted by the community development director if progress towards project completion is demonstrated. (Ord. 1499 § 6 (Exh. F), 2021).