Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Structure with a Proposed Height of 26 feet, Which Exceeds the Zoning Code Standards of 15-foot Max Height
Summary
SCH Number
2025101389
Public Agency
City of Fortuna
Document Title
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Structure with a Proposed Height of 26 feet, Which Exceeds the Zoning Code Standards of 15-foot Max Height
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2025
Document Description
The applicant is proposing to construct a 1,728 square foot detached accessory structure with a proposed height of 26 feet which exceeds the 15-foot accessory building height limit allowed in the Residential Estates zone. Fortuna Municipal Code § 17.03.010 (E) establishes procedures for exceptions to the maximum accessory structure height of 15 feet through the granting of a use permit. The structure will include an internal 1,164 square foot, 2-bedroom 2-bath accessory dwelling unit on the second story. The inclusion of the accessory dwelling unit allows for the utilization of a reduced setback to four (4) feet at the side property line in lieu of the required six (6) foot setback for Zone RE 20 (B4 overlay).
Contact Information
Name
Katey Schmidt
Agency Name
City of Fortuna
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Donald Cleek
Agency Name
CleekCo
Job Title
Contractor
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Fortuna
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
969 Elizabeth Barcus Way, Fortuna CA, 95540
Parcel #
200-481-013
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 Class 3 exemption, Section 15332 Class 32
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Class 3 exemption may be used for small, limited-scale new construction or conversions of structures. The project qualifies for a Class 32 exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a categorical exemption for infill development projects, defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The project must be located within city limits on a site of no more than five acres, be consistent with applicable general plan and zoning designations, not have significant impacts on traffic, noise, air, or water quality, and not involve sensitive habitats.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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