To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: September 1, 2026
Department Contact: Katharine Elliott Phone: 707-234-6885 Department Contact: Matthew Kiedrowski Phone: 707-234-6885
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Direct Review of Nonconforming Use Determinations Related to the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club Pursuant to Chapter 2.54 of the Mendocino County Code - Original Jurisdiction of Land Use Matters
(Sponsor: County Counsel)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the request for direct review of nonconforming use determinations related to the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club pursuant to Chapter 2.54 of the Mendocino County Code, finding that time is of the essence with respect to these determinations, which will provide a special contribution to the County’s general welfare and economic wellbeing, in accordance with Section 2.54.010 of the Mendocino County Code.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On January 7, 2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 4320, which added Chapter 2.54 - Board of Supervisors Original Jurisdiction of Land Use Matters to the County Code.
Summary of Request:
Chair Norvell requested County Counsel to bring this item forward, asking for the Board of Supervisors to take original jurisdiction, also known as direct review, of all nonconforming use determinations related to the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club (the “Club”), located at 2300 Vichy Springs Road, near Ukiah (the “Gun Club Property”). The City of Ukiah (the “City”) owns the Gun Club Property, though it is not within the City limits, and leases it to the Club.
In 2017, the County received two complaints regarding certain construction and the extent of activities on the Gun Club Property. These complaints were closed at the time based on concerns that the County did not have...
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