Legislation Details

File #: 26-624    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 6/9/2026 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 7/14/2026
Title: An Ordinance to Define Mixed Residential Density Provisions and Development Standards in Sections 314-56 and 314-6 of the Inland Zoning Regulations to Allow up to 25 Units Per Acre Within Residential One-Family (R-1) and Residential Two-Family (R-2) Zones Located in Housing Opportunity Zones
Strategic Framework: 4000 – HOUSING FOR ALL, 4002 – Increase and prioritize housing development
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Ordinance No.pdf, 4. Attachment 3 - Post-Adoption Summary, 5. Attachment 4 - PC Resolution 26-029
Previous Action/Referral: 26-501

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance to Define Mixed Residential Density Provisions and Development Standards in Sections 314-56 and 314-6 of the Inland Zoning Regulations to Allow up to 25 Units Per Acre Within Residential One-Family (R-1) and Residential Two-Family (R-2) Zones Located in Housing Opportunity Zones
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Open the public hearing, receive the staff report and public comment; and
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the amendments to the Zoning Regulations exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.085(a); and
b. Finds the Mixed Residential Density Ordinance is in the public interest and complies with the General Plan and State Planning Law; and
4. Adopt the ordinance (Attachment 2), Ordinance Amending Title III, Division 1, Chapter 4 of Humboldt County Code Sections 314-56 and 314-6 (adding Section 314-56.6 and amending Sections 314-6.2 and 314-6.3); and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a post-adoption summary of the Mixed Residential Density Ordinance within 15 days after adoption by the Board, and to post in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance along with the names of those supervisors voting for and against the ordinance.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Housing for All
Strategic Plan Category: 4002 - Increase and prioritize housing development

DISCUSSION:
The requested action is to adopt the Mixed Residential Density Ordinance within the County Zoning Regulations. Adopting the ordinance will ensure compliance with the 2019 Housing Element. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a 5-0 vo...

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