RESOLUTION NO. PC 07-2026
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 18 OF THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL CODE (ILUDC 1-26) TO:
1. Amend Section 18.22.030 (C) Commercial Zoning Districts and Table 2.6;
18.24.030 Industrial Land Use Table 2-10; and Special Purpose Land Use Table 2-14 of Section 18.26.030 to Facilitate Economic Development by Allowing More Uses in More Zoning Districts; and
2. Amend Section 18.71.030 (F) (2) - Limited Term Permit - Events to clarify the Limited Term Permit Process; and
3. Amend Section 18.71.060 E - Use Permit and Minor Use Permits to Make Minor Modifications to the Minor Use Permit Process; and
4. Amend Section 17.90.030 - Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures and Uses Through 18.90.080 - Nonconforming Due to Lack of a Use Permit to allow for easier reuse and expansion of non-conforming structures and uses.
And
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 17 OF THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL CODE (CLUDC 1-26) TO:
1. Amend Section 17.22.030 (C) Commercial Zoning Districts and Table 2.6;
17.24.030 Industrial Land Use Table 2-10; and Special Purpose Land Use Table 2-14 of Section 17.26.030 to Facilitate Economic Development by Allowing More Uses in More Zoning Districts; and
2. Amend Section 17.71.030 (F) (2) - Limited Term Permit - Events to clarify the Limited Term Permit Process; and
3. Amend Section 17.71.060 E - Use Permit and Minor Use Permits to Make Minor Modifications to the Minor Use Permit Process; and
4. Amend Section 17.90.030 - Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures and Uses Through 17.90.080 - Nonconforming Due to Lack of a Use Permit to allow for easier reuse and expansion of non-conforming structures and uses.
WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Fort Bragg (the “City”) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg (“City”) adopted a General Plan in 2002 which established policies for all lands within Fort Bragg city limits and its sphere of influence; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Coastal General Plan (“Coastal GP”) as the Land Docusign Envelope ID: 207B1E4B-DF5A-8229-836E-BD7D3BF087FB
Use Plan portion of the Local Coastal Program on May 12, 2008 which established policies for all land within the Fort Bragg Coastal Zone; and WHEREAS, in August 2008 the California Coastal Commission certified the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) which includes the Coastal GP as the Land Use Plan; and WHEREAS, The City Council adopted Resolution 3162-2008 on May 12, 2008 adopting the Coastal General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Coastal Land Use and Development Code in 2008 as the implementing portion of the Local Coastal Program on May 12, 2008, which established all land use regulations for the Coastal Zone; and WHEREAS, the Coastal General Plan includes policies to: (1) advance the orderly growth and development of the City’s Coastal Zone; (2) protect coastal resources; (3) incorporate sustainability into the development process so that Fort Bragg’s coastal resources and amenities are preserved for future generations; (4) respond to current environmental and infrastructure constraints; (5) protect the public health, safety and welfare; and (6) promote fiscally responsible development; and WHEREAS, the project is subject to CEQA and per section 15164 an EIR addendum has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the “activities and approvals by a local government necessary for the preparation and adoption of a local coastal program or long range development plan” pursuant to the California Coastal Act are statutorily exempt from compliance with CEQA, and this statutory exemption “shifts the burden of CEQA compliance from the local agency to the California Coastal Commission (CEQA Guidelines § 15265 (c)); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 13, 2026, to consider the Zoning Amendments and the May 13th Public Hearing was subsequently continued to May 22nd and June 10th; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fort Bragg Planning Commission, based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes without limitation, CEQA, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.; the Fort Bragg Coastal General Plan; the Fort Bragg Coastal Land Use and Development Code; the Inland General Plan; the Fort Bragg Coastal Land Use and Development Code; the Project application; all reports and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission meeting of June 10, 2026 and Planning Commission deliberations; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the Planning Commission of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby make the following findings and determinations:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED pursuant to Fort Bragg Municipal Code Section 17.94.040 and Section 17.94.060 the following findings are the Planning Commissions reasons for recommending amendments to the Fort Bragg Coastal Land Use and Development Code:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; and
b. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
c. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are Docusign Envelope ID: 207B1E4B-DF5A-8229-836E-BD7D3BF087FB
located at the Community Development Department, and
d. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED pursuant to Fort Bragg Municipal Code Section 18.94.040 and Section 18.94.060 the following findings are the Planning Commissions reasons for recommending amendments to the Fort Bragg Inland Land Use and Development Code:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; and
b. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
c. The project is subject to CEQA and per section 15164 an EIR addendum has been prepared; and
d. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Community Development Department, and e. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fort Bragg Planning Commission does hereby recommend the City Council adopt:
A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 18 OF THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL CODE (ILUDC 1-26) TO:
1. Amend Section 18.22.030 (C) Commercial Zoning Districts and Table 2.6; 18.24.030 Industrial Land Use Table 2-10; and Special Purpose Land Use Table 2-14 of Section
18.26.030 to Facilitate Economic Development by Allowing More Uses in More Zoning Districts; and
2. Amend Section 18.71.030 (F) (2) - Limited Term Permit - Events to clarify the Limited Term Permit Process; and
3. Amend Section 18.71.060 E - Use Permit and Minor Use Permits to Make Minor Modifications to the Minor Use Permit Process; and
4. Amend Section 17.90.030 - Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures and Uses Through 18.90.080 - Nonconforming Due to Lack of a Use Permit to allow for easier reuse and expansion of non-conforming structures and uses.
AND
B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 17 OF THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL CODE (CLUDC 1-26) TO:
1. Amend Section 17.22.030 (C) Commercial Zoning Districts and Table 2.6;
17.24.030 Industrial Land Use Table 2-10; and Special Purpose Land Use Table 2- 14 of Section 17.26.030 to Facilitate Economic Development by Allowing More Uses in More Zoning Districts; and
2. Amend Section 17.71.030 (F) (2) - Limited Term Permit - Events to clarify the Limited Term Permit Process; and
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3. Amend Section 17.71.060 E - Use Permit and Minor Use Permits to Make Minor Modifications to the Minor Use Permit Process; and
4. Amend Section 17.90.030 - Restrictions on Nonconforming Structures and Uses Through 17.90.080 - Nonconforming Due to Lack of a Use Permit to allow for easier reuse and expansion of non-conforming structures and uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Commissioner Stavely seconded by Commissioner Bushnell , and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 10th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Bushnell, Turner, Stavely, Jensen.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Neils.
ABSTAIN: None.
RECUSE: None.
David Jensen, Chair
ATTEST:
Lisi Horstman, Administrative Assistant
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