TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: County Counsel and Cannabis
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jared Schwass
PHONE:
707-234-6885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sara McBurney
PHONE:
707-234-6680
CEO CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-5649
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10A.17 of the Mendocino County Code to Further Streamline the Cannabis Cultivation Permitting Processes
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 10A.17 of the Mendocino County Code to further streamline the cannabis cultivation permitting processes; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed department staff to return with an answer as to whether the current cannabis ordinance process is as streamlined as possible, and if not, provide recommendations on more streamlined versions with pros and cons.
On October 4, 2022, the Board discussed and directed staff regarding the Cannabis Ad Hoc Recommendations, including direction to bring Ad Hoc Recommendations 8., 11., and 12., to the General Government Committee for discussion and recommendation.
On March 14, 2023, the Board directed County Counsel to prepare a draft ordinance and environmental document removing or streamlining local cannabis permit requirements while maintaining all of the same environmental protection measures.
At an April 14, 2023, special meeting of the General Government Committee, a draft of the ordinance was reviewed, and recommendations were made.
On May 23, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted 23-0600, an Addendum to the Previous Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Amendments to Mendocino County Code Chapters 10A.17 and 20.242 Streamline Cannabis Cultivation Permitting Processes and Approving an Amended Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
During the Se...
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