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General Plan AmendmentApprovedCoastal zone, Mendocino County

Local Coastal Program Amendment — Sea Level Rise Baseline Policies (GP_2026-0001)

Mendocino County

Description

The county adopted baseline sea level rise policies for its coastal plan — including saltwater intrusion as a review hazard — and will send the amendment to the Coastal Commission for certification.

Impact summary

Future coastal development permits will have to factor in sea level rise and saltwater intrusion, with deed restrictions required for development in hazardous areas.

Applicant

Name
Mendocino County Planning and Building Services
Address
Coastal zone, Mendocino County

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
1
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Supervisors

Approved5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

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