Coastal Permit Administrator 04/23/2026

The Mendocino County Coastal Permit Administrator held a hearing on April 23, 2026, to review coastal development permit applications. The meeting focused primarily on two cases: CDP 2024-00036, involving an agricultural barn structure on rangeland, and CDP 2025-0007, concerning a residential development with water capacity concerns. Staff recommended approval of both projects with conditions, confirming consistency with local coastal programs and environmental regulations. Public comments on CDP 2025-0007 raised concerns about water adequacy and tree removal on adjacent properties. The administrator clarified that any tree removal on parcels not owned by the applicant would require separate permits. Both projects were ultimately approved subject to findings and conditions in the staff reports, with no changes to prior recommendations.