City of Fort Bragg Vacant Parcels for Housing >.5 acres Prepared by:
Marie Jones Consulting
July 2023
Updated October 2025
Find the right parcel for your residential project.
Location & Parcel Size
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
Maximum and Realistic Units/Acre
Known Constraints
For information purposes only. Review project files and talk to a planner prior to making an offer for a property.
Planning Process
Project Costs & Timing
Info & Resources
Density & Intensity of Development
The total allowable units may be constrained by:
Requirements for parking, landscaping, and other site requirements; and Site constraints such as wetlands, rare plants, visual corridors, archaeological resources, etc.
Total allowable units may be increased as follows:
The State requires 2 additional detached ADUs for all multi-family projects, and one ADU and one Junior ADU for each dwelling unit in a subdivision; and Affordable and inclusionary housing requirements can result in a significant density bonus.
Permitting Information
All multifamily projects require a Use Permit & Design Review, all Coastal Zone projects require a Coastal Development Permit.
Citywide Design Guidelines https://www.city.fortbragg.com/home/showpublisheddocument/3324/637890863791570000 Multi-Family Specific Land Use Standards:
Coastal: https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/FortBragg/#!/LUC17/FortBraggLUC174/FortBraggLUC1742.html#17.42.120 Inland: https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/FortBragg/#!/LUC18/FortBraggLUC184/FortBraggLUC1842.html#18.42.120 All multifamily projects require review under CEQA through either a Negative Declaration (ND), Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Some affordable housing projects may be exempt from CEQA.
Coastal Development Permits are administered through the City of Fort Bragg; however, some projects may be appealable to the California Coastal Commission.
Coastal Zone Parcels >.5 acres
Parcels in the Coastal Zone are generally more difficult to develop.
Resource studies always required: botanical study, wetland study, archaeological study.
Resource Studies sometimes required: visual analysis, traffic analysis, geotechnical analysis.
Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit are Design Review Permit always required.
Projects are appealable to the City Council and the Coastal Commission, although appeals are rare.
Plan on a 6 month to a year or more planning process depending on project complexity.
Some of the City’s nicest and largest vacant parcels are in the Coastal Zone.
Coastal ZoneProperties @ a GlanceSouth to North In the Coastal Zone This Parcel has been purchased and the applicant has submitted for a CDP, DR, UP and Var for a 53-unit townhome project A developer may purchase this property for housing and a glamping facility.
One of these parcels is for sale for $300K
Coastal Zone Properties @ a GlanceSouth to North In the Coastal Zone This parcel is in escrow and the applicant will submit for a CDP, DR, UP for a 49-unit senior project
PROPERTY – 1250 Del Mar Dr.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
Split Zoned. Max development it 351 units + 2 ADUs.
9 acres of Visitor Serving Commercial 24 units per acre; 216 units. 9 acres of High Density Residential 15 Units per acre; 135 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Botanical reports completed in mid 2010s, no botanical issues identified.
Visual Impact Analysis required.
Traffic study required, known capacity issues on Ocean View Drive, no other access possible to parcel per Caltrans.
Expect significant community opposition unless the project is well designed with minimal visual impacts.
Project will likely require an EIR.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
18 acres
9 PROPERTY – 1250 Del Mar Dr. #2.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
2.5 acres of Visitor Serving Commercial 24 units per acre; 60 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Botanical reports completed in mid 2010s, no botanical issues identified.
Visual Impact Analysis required.
Access off Ocean Drive, potential capacity issues
Expect significant community opposition unless the project is well designed with minimal visual impacts.
Project will likely require an MND.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
2.5 acres
10 PROPERTY – 300, 350, 250 & 200 Ocean View Dr
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
4 acres of Medium Density Residential; 6-12 units/acre, 48 +2 units max.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Botanical report completed and no botanical issues identified.
Visual impact analysis required.
Adjacent to community college.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
4 parcels@ 0.9 acres each
11 PROPERTY – 180 Boatyard Drive.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
3 developable acres of Very High Density Residential @ 24 units/acre; 72 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
About half of this parcel is developable.
Parcel has an existing small mobile home park.
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study and Wetland delineation would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
5.8 acres
12 PROPERTY – 100 E Oceanview Dr.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
0.7 acres of Visitor Serving Commercial 24 units per acre; 17 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Archeology Study and Botanical Study would be required.
ND or MND would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
0.7 acres
13 PROPERTY – 1151 S Main Street ACQUIRED 53-unit townhome project Zoning & Permitting Requirements
2.6 acres of Visitor Serving Commercial, 24 units/acre; 62 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study would be required.
Arch Study has been completed.
Site has known visual constraints.
Sidewalks required.
An MND would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
2.6 acres
14 PROPERTY – 1190 S Main Street.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
3.1 acres of Highway Visitor Commercial, 24 units per acre; 74 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study would be required.
Arch Study has been completed.
Site has known constraints, coastal resources, rare trees & slope.
An MND would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
3.1 acres
15 PROPERTY – 860 Hazelwood St. In escrow 49-unit senior project proposed Zoning & Permitting Requirements
3 acres of High Density Residential 10-15 units/acre, 45 units max.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Botanical reports completed and no botanical issues identified.
Street improvements required.
Some drainage issues on the south-east portion of the site.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
3 acres
16 PROPERTY – 401 N Harbor Dr.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
~5 acre of Very High Density Residential 24 units per acre; Max 120 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
About half of this parcel is developable.
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study and Wetland delineation would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
5.1 acres
17 PROPERTY – 700 River Street.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
2.49 acres Office Commercial 24 units per acre; 60 + 2 units.
2.79 acres Office Commercial 24 units per acre; 66 units +2 Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
Botanical Study & Wetland Delineation would be required.
Parcel #2 likely has some wetlands.
Arch Study has been completed.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
5.28 acres
18 PROPERTY – 320 S Main St.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
4 acres of Central Business District. 40 units/acre. Max 160+ 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
40%+ of the parcel is undevelopable.
Parcel has known existing wetland and biological resources. Mandatory 100-foot setback from wetland.
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study and Wetland Delineation would be required.
Anticipate an MND/EIR for a project on this site.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
4 acres
19 PROPERTY – 1020 Glass Beach Drive.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
Split Zoned: 2.5 acres of High Density Residential 24 units per acre.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
A significant portion of this parcel is undevelopable.
Parcel has known existing biological resources. Mandatory 100 foot blufftop setback.
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study and Wetland delineation would be required.
Anticipate an EIR for a project on this site.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
3.5 acres
20 PROPERTY – 920 Steward Street.
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
3.5 acres of Very High Density Residential 24 units per acre; 84 + 2 units.
Coastal Zone – Coastal Development Permit & Use Permit Required.
Information
About half of this parcel is undevelopable.
Parcel has known biological resources. Mandatory 100-foot setback from the bluff edge.
Visual Impact Analysis, Botanical Study and Wetland delineation would be required.
Anticipate an MND/EIR for a project on this site.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
3.5 acres
21 Inland Zone Parcels >.5 acres
2023
Parcels in the Inland Zone are generally easier to develop.
Resource studies that are sometimes required include: botanical study, wetland study, archaeological study, traffic analysis, geotechnical analysis.
Use Permit & Design Review Permit typically required.
Projects are appealable to the City Council, appeals are rare.
Plan on a 3-month to 1-year planning process depending on project complexity.
Inland AreaProperties @ a GlanceSouth to North In the Inland Zone
PROPERTY – 251 S Franklin Street
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
1 acre of General Commercial @ 24 units/acre; Max 24+2 units.
Use Permit required
Information
No known issues.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
1 acre
24 PROPERTY – 970 E Chestnut & 553 S Lincoln
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
Split Zoned. 119 units
~ 4 acres of High Density Residential; 60+2 units
~ 1.8 acres of Low Density Residential; 19 primary units, 19 ADUs and 19 JADUs with subdivision.
Use Permit & Design Review required.
Information
Parcel may have some wetland issues; a wetland delineation would be required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
5.8 acres
25 PROPERTY – 255 HAROLD ST & 605 MAPLE ST
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
1.3 acres of Public Facilities; Residential Care Facility Use Permit required
Information
No known issues.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
1.3 acres
26 PROPERTY – 475 Lincoln Street
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
1.68 acres of Low Density Residential, with subdivision maximum development would be 10 primary units, 10 ADUs and 10 JADUs.
Subdivision, Use Permit, Design Review Permit required.
Information
No known issues.
Sidewalk, curb and gutter installed.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
1.68 acres
27 PROPERTY – 101 California Way & 31451 Sherwood RD
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
8.5 acres of Low Density Residential, with subdivision max development would be 51 primary units, 51 ADUs and 51 JADUs.
Subdivision, Use Permit & Design Review required.
Information
Possible rare tree community, botanical study required.
Street, sidewalk, curb and gutter required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
8.5 acres
28 PROPERTY – 211 PUDDING CREEK RD
Zoning & Permitting Requirements
Public Facilities & Services. Residential Care Facility, Emergency/Transitional Housing.
Use Permit & Design Review Required.
Parcel could be rezoned to residential use with a zoning amendment.
Information
Parcel was formerly used for a transfer station; Phase 1 environmental would be required.
Botanical study required.
Parcel Size Dimensions, Parcel Map
5.76 acres
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