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17 items from public meetings in Humboldt County (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.

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What: Decisions and votes (10) Permits and land use (6) Hearings and deadlines (1)

MeetingOct 1, 2026

Minor subdivision extension

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land useapproved

Pastori Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 302-091-010 Record No.: PLN-2023-18184-EXT Eureka area A two-year extension to an approved Minor Subdivision of a 0.95 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 11,451 square feet (Parcel 1) and 29,816 square feet (Parcel 2). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and shed that will remain 2. Page 4 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA on proposed Parcel 1. Parcel 2 will be vacant and suitable for residential development. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. The parcel is located within the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) extension is also required. The subdivision is consistent with the density established by the 2017 Humboldt County General Plan for which an EIR was certified, and accordingly no further environmental effects that are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project is located. That the Planning Commission: 1 - Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: a - Finds the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b - Finds that the development has not changed from that for which the permit was granted, and the findings made for approval of the minor subdivision can still be made…

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MeetingOct 1, 2026

Major subdivision extension

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land useapproved

Parks Major Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 510-193-039 Record No.: PLN-2024-19037-EXT03 McKinleyville area The third and final, two-year extension of a Major Subdivision (PLN-2019-15467 and 3. Page 5 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA PLN-2020-16880) of an approximately 1.54-acre parcel into nine lots between 5,002 square feet (net) and 7,728 square feet (net) in three phases - Lot 1, Lots 2-4, and Lots 5-9. The site is developed with two single family residences that will remain on proposed Lots 1 and 2, respectively. Pursuant to Section 325-9 of the Subdivision Regulations, an exception request was submitted to allow a reduced right of way width. The parcels will

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DateAug 21, 2028

Date: extension expiration for subdivision

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · meeting of Oct 1, 2026

Hearing / deadline

If approved, the extension will expire on August 21, 2028.

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MeetingOct 1, 2026

General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification; Lot Line Adjustment; and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land userecommended

Black Dog Partnership, LP General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification; Lot Line Adjustment; and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number 510-081-001; 510-081-002; and 510-081-003 Record No.: PLN-2021-17029 McKinleyville Area A General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification to increase the Community Services (CS) Land Use designation and the Community Commercial Zone (C-2) by approximately 2.95 acres and reduce the Residential Low Density (RL) land use designation and Residential One-Family Zone (R-1) by the same amount on APNs 510-081-001, 510-081-002, and 510-081-003 which have a combined total area of approximately 7.42 acres. The project also includes a lot line adjustment between APNs 510-081-002 and 510-081-001. The new parcel boundaries would coincide with the proposed General Plan 1. Page 8 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA and Zoning boundaries. The Applicant proposes expanding the operations of the McKinleyville Ace Hardware including additional paving of approximately 53,250 square feet for an estimated 56 parking spaces, as well as gravel surface of approximately 38,770 square feet. Also proposed is the construction of three structures totaling 11,730 square feet including a greenhouse as well as lumber rack structures. The existing site entrance is proposed to be reconfigured to take access from the new access road proposed through APN 510-081-001. The proposal also includes a Special Permit for new and after the fact filling of wet…

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-989

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-052 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modification to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to modify condition 1 to preclude removal of any large old trees and modify condition 2 to require all work to be consistent with the approved CALFire permits and under the direction of a Licensed Registered Professional Forester.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP)

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-990

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Fulton, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to adopt resolution 26-053 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and approves the Coastal Development Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modifications to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to remove condition #1 from the Conditions of Approval.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 3 · File 26-991

Decisionapproved

Item 3. Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-054 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) previously adopted for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance as well as the Addendum to the EIR that was prepared for the Amendments to Indoor Cultivation Provisions project pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines; and finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-988

Decisionapproved

Item 2. RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-051 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted in 2021 during initial approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and the project does not present substantial changes requiring revision to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration; and finds the findings made when the permit or variance was originally granted can still be made; and finds the project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and approves the RPCA Solar 5, LLC Conditional Use Permit extension and modification subject to the Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program, and modified site plan (Attachments 1A,1B & 1C).

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-992

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton approved the September 03, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Conditional use permit extension & modification

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land useapproved

RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers 313-091-019 & 313-091-020 Record No’s.: PLN-2020-16320 (original project) 2. Page 4 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT September 17, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA PLN-2026-19505 (extension & modification) Alton Area Extension and Modification of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2020-16320). The original Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2021, and authorizes development of a commercial solar photovoltaic power generation facility occupying approximately 27 acres of a 39-acre agriculturally zoned property. The modification requests modest expansion and reconfiguration of the development footprint and road system to include a fenced area of approximately 28-acres and reduction of the setback from a seasonal wetland feature from 150 feet to 50 feet. No other changes to the original project are proposed. The project would install and operate an assemblage of photovoltaic modules and inverters capable of generating approximately four (4) megawatts (MW) of power. Equipment would be mounted on a steel racking system anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. The overall height of the array would be no more than 8-feet tall as measured from existing grade. If approved, the extension will expire April 16, 2029. This is the third extension request received to date.

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MeetingSep 17, 2026

Coastal Development Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land userecommended

Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 017-203-002-000, 017-203-001 Record No.: PLN-2026-19576 Eureka area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with two CALFIRE Structure Protection Exemptions - one for 0 - 150’ and the other 150’ - 300’. The 0 - 150’ Exemption will include a small portion of tree removal on the adjacent parcel (APN 017-203-001). The trees are mostly Redwood with some Douglas-Fir and other conifers. Redwood trees to be removed range in size up to 71.1 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh). The parcel is approximately 6.5-acres in size and developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures. The parcel is served with community water provided by the Humboldt Community Services District and an on-site wastewater treatment system.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Review and approval of the August 6, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-927

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Review and approval of the August 6, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to approve the August 6, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP).

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-931

Decisionreceived

Item 1. A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Action: received and filed - The Planning Department received direction and will bring the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) back to the Planning Commission on October 15, 2026. Item 1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 1 · File 26-930

Decisioncontinued

Action: continued - A motion was made by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to continue the New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit to a date uncertain.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 3 · File 26-929

Decisionapproved

Item 3. Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to adopt resolution 26-050 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the Humboldt Exotics, LLC project; and finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and approves the Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit modification subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Review and approval of the August 20, 2026, Action Summary.

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission · Item 2 · File 26-928

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Review and approval of the August 20, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to approve the August 20, 2026, Action Summary.

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MeetingSep 3, 2026

Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit

Humboldt County, CA · Planning Commission

Permit / land usehearing scheduled

New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19320 APN: 511-042-004-000 McKinleyville area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is requested to authorize the erection and operation of an 89-foot tall, unmanned wireless telecommunications facility. The structure would be located within an approximately 414 square-foot fenced lease area and will 1. Page 6 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT September 3, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA be capable of hosting equipment for one other wireless carrier. Stealthing is included to help disguise the facility and obscure the visibility of antennas and other equipment by making the structure look like an evergreen tree complete with faux branches on its “trunk”. The applicant plans to install a variety of equipment on the tower, including 12 AT&T Antennas, RRUs, cabling and fiber, as well as an equipment shelter and a 30kW generator. The parcel is currently developed with two residences and accessory structures. The parcel is located within the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is also required. A Special Permit is required to exceed the height limit.

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Also as JSON. Procedural items (approving the agenda or minutes, ceremonial resolutions) are left out. Video links open the county's own player at the agenda item when its agenda system publishes the time.