TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mark Cliser
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
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 th...
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