TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: County Counsel Cultural Services Agency
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christian Curtis
PHONE:
707-234-6885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kristin Nevedal
PHONE:
707-234-6335
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 2 Hours
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Handling of Vegetation Modification in Connection with Applications for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Under Mendocino County Code Chapter 10A.17
(Sponsor: County Counsel and Cannabis)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction regarding a potential ordinance amendment for the handling of vegetation modification in connection with applications for commercial cannabis cultivation under Mendocino County Code Chapter 10A.17.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On October 4, 2022, the Board disbanded the Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee and suggested the discussion of vegetation modification return for further discussion at the next General Government Committee. The vegetation modification discussion at the General Government Committee occurred on December 12, 2022, and was continued to allow for further discussion and community input. Due to reorganization of the General Government Committee at the beginning of 2023, this vegetation modification was moved to be discussed with the Board of Supervisors.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County only allows commercial cannabis cultivation with a permit under Chapter 10A.17 of the Mendocino County Code. Permits may not be granted if certain trees (commercial species or true oak) are removed "for the purpose of developing a cannabis cultivation site . . ." The ordinance requires staff to deny permits where prohibited tree removal has occurred or is contemplated, but exceptions exist for safety or disease concerns. This limitation on tree removal was enacted as an envir...
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