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    4:00 PM, Eureka Library, Creative Writing Club (Middle School Ages)
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    Clark Complex Front Entrance Closed for ADA Modifications Beginning Monday, Oct. 2

    Construction work at the front entrance of County of Humboldt’s Clark Complex building will begin on Monday, Oct. 2. Due to the work required for this project, community members are encouraged to utilize digital service options whenever possible. Read on to learn more...
  2. Short Term Rental Ordinance Planning Commission Workshop Flier

    Time Running Out to Provide Input Into Short-Term Rental Ordinance

    The draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be presented to the Humboldt County Planning Commission on Thursday, Sept. 21. If you wish to participate in the process of crafting this ordinance, this is the time to do so. Read on for more information...
  3. Short Term Rental Ordinance Northern Humboldt Community Meeting flier

    Additional Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Thursday, Aug. 24 & Wednesday, Sept. 6

    To receive public feedback on the revised draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance, the Planning & Building Department will host two more community meetings on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m. in McKinleyville and on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. on Zoom. Read on for more information...
  4. Southern Humboldt Community Meeting Flier

    Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 16

    To receive public feedback on the revised draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance, the Planning & Building Department will host community meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 5-7 p.m. in Garberville and on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 6-8 p.m. in Eureka. Read on for more information...
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    Digital Permit Application Submissions Required Beginning Wednesday, July 5

    Beginning Wednesday, July 5, the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will require permit application packages to be submitted digitally. Read on for more information...
  6. Short Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting Flyer

    Draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

    The Department of Planning & Building will host a virtual Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will feature a presentation of the draft ordinance and attendees will have the opportunity provide input. Read on...
  7. Short Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting Flyer

    Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

    The Department of Planning & Building will host a virtual Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will feature a presentation of the draft ordinance and attendees will have the opportunity provide input. Read on...
  8. Scam Alert

    Beware of Online Parcel Scams

    The Humboldt County Public Works Department’s Land Use Division and the Planning and Building Department warn that a new scam on the rise statewide is targeting potential land-buyers with promises of off the grid parcels for sale. Read on for more information...
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    New Building Codes go into Effect on Jan. 1, 2023

    California’s new 2022 Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24, will go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. All plans or permit applications submitted on or after Jan. 1, 2023, must comply with the updated codes. Read on for more information...
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    Take the Tiny House Village Survey

    The Humboldt County Planning and Building Department will be recommending zoning changes in the coming months to accommodate Tiny House Villages. In order to generate meaningful recommendations, we invite all community members to complete this survey. Read on to take the survey...
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    Sea Level Rise Planning for the Humboldt Bay Region: Sea Level Rise Stakeholder Catalogue

    Humboldt County is exploring regional planning and adaptation to address the impacts of sea level rise in the Humboldt Bay area. As a first step, the county compiled a Humboldt Bay Sea Level Rise Regional Planning Feasibility Study Stakeholder Catalogue. Read on...
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    Final Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review; Nordic Aquafarms California, LLC

    The county has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Nordic Aquafarms California, LLC – Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit application (Case Number PLN-2020-16698), and the report is now available on the county’s website. Read more about the Final EIR
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    County Looks to Partner with Architects, Designers on Pre-Approved Plans to Increase Housing Options

    The Planning & Building Department – Long Range Planning Division is looking for architects and designers interested in having their duplex plans pre-approved and featured on the County Planning and Building website. Read more about plan pre-approvals
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    Reminder for Cannabis Cultivation Permit Holders

    This message contains instructions for those who cultivated less than their permitted square footage in 2021 and have not submitted a Cultivation Reduction Form, OR, if their 2021 tax bill should go to the permit holder instead of the property owner. Read on...
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    Draft EIR Now Available for Review For Nordic Aquafarms Project

    The county has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Nordic Aquafarms California, LLC - Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Application, and the Planning and Building Department will receive public comment through Feb. 18. Read more about the Nordic Aquafarms Project
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    Humboldt County Awarded $18.6 Million Grant From Department of Cannabis Control

    The purpose of this award is to assist Cannabis License holders in transitioning from provisional licensing to annual licensing. Read on...
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    Interested in Up-Zoning Your Property for Multifamily Housing?

    Are you interested in up-zoning your property to allow multifamily housing at no cost to you? If “yes” is your response, please join us for a zoom workshop discussing this great opportunity to increase the value of your property. Read more about Up-Zoning
  18. Notice of Availability - County of Humboldt Extraction Review Team (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Rpt

    View the (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Report Discussion Draft 2022 Report available here
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  1. Notice of Availability - County of Humboldt Extraction Review Team (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Rpt

    View the (CHERT) 2022 Post-Extraction Report Discussion Draft 2022 Report available here
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