Legislation Details

File #: 26-361    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2026 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action: 5/12/2026
Title: Adoption of an Ordinance to Accept the Coastal Commission Changes to the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138 and 313-171 of the Humboldt County Code to Provide a Uniform Set of Standards for the Development, Siting, Size, Maintenance, and Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County and Repeal of Previously Adopted Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Ordinance 2704)
Strategic Framework: 2000 – A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE & ROBUST ECONOMY, 2003 – Improve broadband and cellular connectivity, 5000 – SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE & INFRASTRUCTURE STEWARDSHIP, 5006 – Improve communication infrastructure (e.g., broadband)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 2 - Ordinance No. __________, 4. Attachment 3 - Post-Adoption Summary, 5. Attachment 4 - Coastal Commission Adopted Findings, 6. Attachment 5 - Ordinance 2704, 7. Attachment 6 - Notice of Coastal Commission Action
Previous Action/Referral: 17452, 22-1295, 22-1585

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
title
Adoption of an Ordinance to Accept the Coastal Commission Changes to the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138 and 313-171 of the Humboldt County Code to Provide a Uniform Set of Standards for the Development, Siting, Size, Maintenance, and Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County and Repeal of Previously Adopted Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Ordinance 2704)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to take the following actions:
a. Find that the proposed Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15251(f), Exemption for Certified State Regulatory Programs, of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Find that the proposed Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance is in the public interest and is consistent with the General Plan, the Coastal Act, and State Housing Law; and
2. Repeal Ordinance 2704; and
3. Adopt the ordinance (Attachment 2), Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance - Coastal. Adding Section 313-91.2 and Amending Sections 313-138, and 313-171 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the Humboldt County Code, Establishing Uniform Regulations for Wireless Communications Facilities Within the Unincorporated Coastal Areas of Humboldt County, as modified by the California Coastal Commission; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the Post-Adoption Summary of the Coastal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (Attachment 3) 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 te...

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