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General Plan AmendmentApprovedHousing Opportunity Zones in inland Redway, Garberville, Miranda, Weott, Scotia, McKinleyville and Eureka-area neighborhoods

Mixed Residential Density Ordinance (Implementation Measure 61)

Humboldt County

Description

New zoning allowing duplex-to-fiveplex development at up to 25 units per acre by right in R-1 and R-2 zones within Housing Opportunity Zones, adopted with an amendment allowing modifications via conditional use permit.

Impact summary

Opens the door for missing-middle housing across the 101 corridor, though neighbors get no notice or appeal for ministerial permits.

Applicant

Name
Humboldt County Planning and Building Department
Address
Housing Opportunity Zones in inland Redway, Garberville, Miranda, Weott, Scotia, McKinleyville and Eureka-area neighborhoods

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
4
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Supervisors

Approved3–2

Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

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