Coastal Permit Administrator 6/11/2026

The Mendocino County Coastal Permit Administrator held a hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider a coastal development permit application (CDP 2025-0023) for a single-family home and associated infrastructure including a driveway, ground-mounted solar array, septic system, pump house, water tank, and utility trenching. The project site is located on a marine terrace west of Highway 1 and involves environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA). The administrator reviewed conditions related to grading, habitat protection, vegetation management, and setbacks, including a discussion on the solar array's setback exception under county code. The permit was recommended for approval with a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA, subject to conditions addressing environmental impacts and invasive species management. Public comments included questions about invasive species disposal. The permit was approved with findings and conditions, and appeal periods were noted. No additional staff or public matters were raised.