TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
707-937-3500
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action to Direct Staff to Deprioritize Enforcement of Restaurant Tents within Coastal Zoning for 1 Year and Facilitate Collaboration with Mendocino City Community Services District, Mendocino Historic Review Board, California Coastal Commission and State Water Resources Control Board for Tent Policy within the Mendocino Historic District; and Direction to Planning and Building Services to Inform the Mendocino Historic Review Board that the Board of Supervisors Supports Tents within the Historic District and Advises They Are Compatible with Historic District
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct staff to deprioritize enforcement of restaurant tents within Coastal Zoning for 1 Year and facilitate collaboration with Mendocino City Community Services District, Mendocino Historic Review Board, California Coastal Commission and State Water Resources Control Board for Tent Policy within the Mendocino Historic District; and direct Planning and Building Services to inform the Mendocino Historic Review Board that the Board of Supervisors supports tents within the Historic District and advises they are compatible with Historic District.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Board allowed tents during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The County elected to allow tents for quasi-outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase social distancing. Many local residents and visitors grew fond of the experience, with a recent social media poll of 1,012 votes showing 96% in favor of keeping tents. Legitimate policy concerns exist regarding California Building Code compliance, environmental health compliance, and in the town of Mendocino,...
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