OA_2023-0001 Inland Zoning Code Update
6 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2008062074
Lead Agency
Mendocino County
Document Title
OA_2023-0001 Inland Zoning Code Update
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/11/2024
Document Description
Notice of Determination for a comprehensive update to Division I of Title 20 of the Mendocino County Code (the “Inland Zoning Code”). The purpose of the update (the “Inland Zoning Code Update”) is to update the County’s regulation of land use and development for consistency with State and Federal law, reflect current uses and practices, create a more user-friendly set of regulations and implement the County’s General Plan and Ukiah Valley Area Plan.
Amendments include the repeal of the following Chapters: 20.112 “A-H” Airport Height Combining Districts; 20.128 “AV” Airport Districts; 20.140 “SH” Special Hazards Combining District; 20.148 Supplemental Limitations on Uses; 20.206 Extension of Time for Qualifying Clean Slate/BLUR II Applicants; 20.220 General Plan—Zoning Compatibility; 20.224 Interim Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting New or Expanded Industrial Uses on Pinoleville Rancheria; 20.228 Interim Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Subdivision of Land Within the North Fort Bragg/Pudding Creek Planned Development Area; and 20.238 Inclusionary Housing.
Amendments also include the addition of several new Chapters, as follows: 20.086 “MUNS” Mixed Use North State Street District; 20.087 “MUBST” Mixed Use Brush Street Triangle District; 20.166 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; 20.170 Moveable Tiny Homes; 20.190 Administration; and 20.234 Affordable Housing and Density Bonuses.
Amendments also include amendments to allowable uses in all zoning districts to (1) eliminate Minor Use Permits by moving all uses previously subject to a Minor Use Permit to subject to an Administrative Permit or a Use Permit; and (2) achieve consistency with State Law surrounding Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Residential Care Facilities, Employee Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing.
Amendments further include clean ups to numerous other Chapters within Division I of Title 20 to (1) implement the changes noted above; (2) reorganize portions to make the Division more user friendly, including additional guidance and graphics related to height, setbacks, signage and parking requirements; and (3) to remove unnecessary or redundant sections. Additionally, amendments include revisions to provisions related to administration of the zoning code, including general plan amendment, zoning amendment, administrative permit, use permit and variance procedures and processes.
A list of chapters amended, in addition to chapters revising zoning districts as stated above, is as follows:
Chapter 20.008 – Definitions
Chapter 20.016 – Residential Use Types
Chapter 20.020 – Civic Use Types
Chapter 20.024 – Commercial Use Types
Chapter 20.036 – Mining and Processing
Chapter 20.152 – General Provisions and Exceptions to Districts
Chapter 20.164 – Accessory Use Regulations
Chapter 20.168 – Temporary Use Regulations
Chapter 20.172 – Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Chapter 20.176 – Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
Chapter 20.180 – Off-Street Parking
Chapter 20.184 – Sign Regulations
Chapter 20.192 – Administrative Permits
Chapter 20.196 – Use Permits
Chapter 20.200 – Variances
Chapter 20.204 – Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Chapter 20.208 – Appeals
Chapter 20.212 – Amendments, Alterations and Changes in Districts
Chapter 20.216 – Enforcement
Chapter 20.236 – Towers and Antennas
An Addendum to the previously adopted General Plan EIR and Ukiah Valley Area Plan EIR was adopted.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Krog
Agency Name
Mendocino County PBS
Job Title
Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Within the unincorporated areas of Mendocino County, not including the designated Coastal Zone areas of the County.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
County of Mendocino
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Mendocino
Final Environmental Document Available at
Previously Adopted EIR: https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/departments/planning-building-services/long-range-plans
Addendum may be found at: https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/66484/638604499894530000
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Addendum to the previously adopted General Plan EIR and Ukiah Valley Area Plan EIR.)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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