Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance - Outside the Coastal Zone - 314-55.3 & 314.55.4 et seq
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Summary
SCH Number
2017042022
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance - Outside the Coastal Zone - 314-55.3 & 314.55.4 et seq
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/8/2026
Document Description
A modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit for a commercial cannabis operation within the Fortuna Community Planning Area. The existing permitted uses include 38,400 square feet of outdoor cultivation; 5,814 square feet of nursery; Onsite processing; and Distribution. The existing operation is authorized to use up 487,500 gallons per year from a permitted well utilizing 20,000 gallons of storage and receives electricity from PGE through a renewable energy program.
The proposed modification will increase total cultivation from 38,400 square feet to 79,320 square feet consisting of 43,560 square feet of full sun outdoor, 25,840 square feet of outdoor light deprivation in greenhouses, and 9,920 square feet of mixed light in greenhouses. Total ancillary nursery space will be increased from 5,815 square feet to 6,960 square feet which is approximately 8.8% of total cultivation area. A commercial retail nursery of 1,159 square feet will be added to an existing building consisting of an 871 square foot seed area and a 288 square foot immature plan area. A retail sales area is proposed to be added to an existing structure as part of the modification and non-volatile manufacturing is also proposed in an existing structure. The proposed water source is changing to include rainwater catchment and reclamation from dehumidifiers as well as the existing permitted groundwater well. Total annual water usage is expected to decrease to approximately 380,000 gallons per year based on review and analysis of actual use data from the installed water meter which estimates approximately 1,040 gallons per day for all current and proposed uses. Water storage is proposed to increase from 20,000 gallons to 40,000 gallons. There are no proposed changes to the processing, distribution, electricity source, or number of employees.
Contact Information
Name
Steven Santos
Agency Name
County of Humboldt
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Nicole Genaro
Agency Name
Humboldt Exotics LLC
Job Title
Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated - Alton Area
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
State Highway 36
Zip
95540
Parcel #
201-322-035
State Highways
36
Airports
Fortuna
Township
02N
Range
01W
Section
24
Base
Humboldt
Other Location Info
This project is in the Alton Area on the South side of State Highway 36, approximately at the intersection of DeMello Road and State Highway 36, on the property known as 1298 State Highway 36.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Humboldt County
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
3015 H Street Eureka CA 95501
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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