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File #: 24-0703    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/19/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/26/2024 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Sites within Unincorporated Areas of Mendocino County, Potential Environmental Impacts, and the Need for Property Owners to Prioritize Cleanup Efforts (Sponsor: Supervisor McGourty)
Attachments: 1. PBS Violation Fee Procedure REVISED, 2. Demolition of Multiple Structures-Procedure

To:  GENERAL GOVERNMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

From:  Supervisor McGourty

Meeting Date:  June 26, 2024

 

Department Contact:  

Supervisor McGourty

Phone: 

707-463-4221

 

 

 

 

 

Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Sites within Unincorporated Areas of Mendocino County, Potential Environmental Impacts, and the Need for Property Owners to Prioritize Cleanup Efforts

(Sponsor: Supervisor McGourty)

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Discuss illegal cannabis cultivation sites within unincorporated areas of Mendocino County, potential environmental impacts, and encouraging property owners to prioritize voluntary cleanup efforts.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On August 16, 2022, the Board referred the topic of Cannabis to the General Government Committee.                     

 

Summary of Request/Referral

Illegal cannabis cultivation sites exist throughout the unincorporated areas of Mendocino County. Potential environmental impacts of these sites are numerous, and property owners should prioritize voluntary cleanup efforts.  This item is intended to allow for discussion about the problem and incorporate fact-finding.  The Planning & Building Services Department is also reviewing its policies related to cleanup efforts when code enforcement becomes involved, typically through community complaints.                        

                     

 

 

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CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Acting Deputy CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Lillian Bearden, Deputy Clerk I

Final Status: Approved

Date: June 26, 2024