To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: February 3, 2026
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Mark Cliser |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 Hour |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Establishing a New Use Type of Short-Term Rentals for the Inland Area (OA_2023-0004)
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Provide direction to staff regarding establishing a new use type of short-term rentals for the Inland Area (OA_2023-0004).
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On May 16, 2017, the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed PBS to prepare an ordinance establishing a
moratorium on short-term rentals in Mendocino County. In response to concerns about short-term rentals
depleting the County’s housing stock, the Board passed and adopted Ordinance No. 4391 on August 1,
2017, which restricted the establishment of new short-term rentals. However, this ordinance expired 45
days later since it did not sustain the votes necessary for a required extension.
On September 12, 2017, the Board further directed PBS to develop an updated draft policy for review and
consideration by the Planning Commission and Board.
On November 18, 2021, the Planning Commission took action to form an Ad Hoc Committee on short-term rentals.
On November 17, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution that clarified the interpretation of MCC Sections 20.164.015(L) and 20.024.135 concerning the occupancy of entire dwelling units for transient habitation. However, this resolution was subsequently appealed to the Board.
On April 25, 2023, the Board considered said appeal and with a 4 to 1 vote overturned the Planning Commission’s interpretation of MCC Sections 20.164.015(L) and 20.024.135. This effectively restored the
2010 Director determination that short-term rentals were to be classified as an accessory residential use type within the County’s inland areas and subject to a Major Use Permit if the site did not have frontage on a publicly maintained road.
Summary of Request:
This agenda item is an opportunity for staff to report back to the Board following input provided from the community via stakeholder meetings and an online survey. Staff has provided several recommendations based on that feedback and requests that the Board review those recommendations and provide direction to Staff in order to draft a Short-Term Rental Ordinance for Division I (Inland) Mendocino County.
Please see Memorandum and related attachments for additional information.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not provide direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: PB 2851 |
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current f/y cost: Approximately $11,000 staff time, noticing, etc. |
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budget clarification: Designated Reserve |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: No Action Taken |
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Date: February 3, 2026 |
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