Update Process

This update will be accomplished in steps. The community is involved each step of the way. The main steps and desired outcomes are:

Step 1: Start-Up


During this step, the community is informed about the overall update process. Comments are being sought from individuals, organizations, communities, and agencies. For example: a series of regional meetings were held in September, with follow up critical choices workshops held in November.

Step 2: Identifying Issues & Alternatives


Here, the issues identified at start-up are analyzed and alternative policy solutions are developed. The background studies are used to identify constraints and opportunities. Alternative plan policies will be proposed.

Step 3: Selecting a Preferred Alternative


Workshops are held to compare alternative plan policies. Community groups and individuals can focus on issues and present their findings and preferences to others in an open forum. The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors are involved and are able to gauge public opinion before decisions are made.

Step 4: Preparing

General Plan

Draft & Environmental Impact Report (EIR)


A draft plan includes preferred goals, policies, and implementation measures. A draft EIR is prepared at the same time to evaluate the environmental effects of implementing the draft plan. The draft plan includes:

Step 5: Conducting Public Review & Adopting the Plan


Once drafts of the general plan and EIR are prepared, they are distributed for community review and then are scheduled for public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

Step 6: Preparing the Unified Development Code &

Implementing

Other Ordinances


Implementation of the Humboldt 21st Century Plan requires amendments to current zoning and other land use regulations (for example: subdivision ordinances). A Unified Development Code is prepared, with consolidated Coastal and Inland Regulations.