Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance
4 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2011042014
Lead Agency
City of Fort Bragg
Document Title
Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/23/2012
Document Description
Adoption of an ordinance which will add "Chapter 6:26: Disposable Bag Reduction" to the Fort Bragg Municipal Code. The ordinance prohibits the free distribution of single-use paper and plastic bags at the point of sale for all commercial retail businesses in Fort Brag, except for restaurants. An exception is made for bag containing at least 40% recycled content, which can be provided to customers for a minimum of $0.10 per bag. The minimum charge for paper carry-out bags would not apply to bags smaller than 250 cubic inches capacity or for restaurant carry-out bags smaller than 440 cubic inches capacity.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Ruffing
Agency Name
City of Fort Bragg
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Fort Bragg
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Citywide
Zip
95437
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fort Bragg City Council
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(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
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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