To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for an Existing 23,693 Square Foot (SF) Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Operation with Appurtenant Propagation Area and Proposed Processing Facility
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Open the public hearing and receive the staff report, testimony by the permit holder (also referenced herein as applicant) and testimony from the public on any of the additionally submitted information;
2. Close the public hearing;
3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds that the permit has been exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of approval, and that the use for which the permit has been granted has been conducted as to be a public nuisance; and
b. Revokes the Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 312-14 of the Humboldt County Code.
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to the appellant, the Planning and Building Department, and any other interested party.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
There is no identified funding source for this action. This is funded by the General Fund Contribution to department operations.
DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary
Revocation of this permit is appropriate because the permit has been operated contrary to the terms and conditions of approval and the use for which the permit was granted has been conducted as to be a public nuisance. The Planning Department has conducted two annual inspections of this operation and documented cannabis ordinance violations, building code violations, and safety and environmental concerns. Operations have ceased since 2022, but unapproved greenhouse and hoophouse structures remain on-site, including associated infrastructure and waste. This includes unpermitted and unapproved electrical fixtures and wiring. Finally, the permit h...
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