Streamside management area reduction for cannabis projects
Humboldt County
Summary
Plant Humboldt's approval cuts the required stream buffer from 100 feet to 20 feet along Redwood Creek, a fish-bearing stream in an impacted watershed. It sets a precedent for how far the county will bend setbacks on small cannabis parcels.
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant gains usable land and a path to permit an existing unpermitted residence.
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