Planning Commission 05/21/2026

The Mendocino County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 21, 2026, where they discussed several agenda items including an administrative permit for hosting outdoor events and weddings at a venue called Gather Events. The commission reviewed conditions related to noise levels, parking, and traffic management, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions such as maintaining noise below 60 dB at the property line and restricting amplified music to end by 10 p.m. The applicant detailed measures to monitor and control noise and parking, including the use of decibel readers and shuttle services. The commission unanimously approved the permit with these conditions. Additionally, the commission considered a zoning amendment request from Mendocino Redwood Company to rezone parcels from Timberland Production to Forest Lands. Staff explained that the rezoning would not change land use policies or density but would allow some new conditional uses. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors, noting the 10-year rollout period required by state law. No other procurement or contracting actions were discussed during the meeting.