Humboldt Bay Area Plan Planning Commission Workshop on Thursday, July 16

Press release from the County of Humboldt:

The County of Humboldt invites you to participate in the update of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP).

The HBAP is a plan that is certified by the California Coastal Commission that establishes policies on how the unincorporated area around Humboldt Bay, and its coastline can be used. It is in the process of being comprehensively updated to address issues including sea level rise, tsunami awareness and land use requirements.

The public draft document was released on June 1 to give the community the opportunity to provide input. It can be found on county’s website at HumboldtGov.org/HumboldtBayAreaPlanUpdate.

Humboldt Bay Area Plan Workshop

If you would like to be part of the discussion on the update of this plan, please consider attending Humboldt County’s Planning Commission workshop on this topic during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 16.

Community members have the option to attend on Zoom or in person at the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors’ Chamber, located at 825 Fifth St. in Eureka. The Planning Commission meeting will start at 6 p.m. and the meeting agenda with more information about the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and workshop can be found on the county’s meeting agenda web page.

Additionally, in response to public comment and feedback received, two additional drafts of the HBAP are available on the county’s meeting agenda web page. One draft shows the proposed changes, so you can see exactly what was revised, while the other is the updated version with the changes included.

Following the workshop, staff will update the plan based on the feedback received. The plan will then enter the hearing stage where the Planning Commission will make their recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, who will consider those recommendations and make a decision regarding the updates to this plan.

How to Attend on Zoom

Members of the public may attend the Planning Commission meeting on Zoom by visiting and entering the password 200525. To access on the phone, call 346-248-7799, enter the meeting ID: 875 4480 7065 and password: 200525.

A live stream of the meeting will be available on the county’s meeting agenda web page or by watching Access Humboldt on cable Channel 11.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for these meetings can be made by calling 707-268-3713.

To receive community meeting updates or ask questions about the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, please email [email protected].ca.us or call 707-268-3713.

About the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department is dedicated to supporting safe and well-planned communities throughout Humboldt County. Whether you’re building a home, opening a business or planning for the future, the Planning & Building Department is here to guide you through the processes that help ensure development aligns with local values, environmental stewardship and state law. For more information about the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department and the services it provides, please visit HumboldtGov.org/Planning-Building.