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Humboldt County Planning Commission
Aug. 6, 2026, 6 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG

B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT

C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

. Public Comment On Non-Agenda Items

E. CONSENT CALENDAR

. Review and approval of the July 16, 2026, Action Summary.

F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

G. WORKSHOP

. A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2023-18700 All of the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County within the Humboldt Bay Area Plan.

The Humboldt Bay Area Plan is being revised to update policies for the use of land in Humboldt County. Changes include updating information, addressing sea level rise and tsunami hazards, adding environmental justice and tribal history, revising urban limit lines, and ensuring consistency between land use designations and zoning. Public drafts have been released for review and public comments have been collected. Meetings have been held to engage the public and address concerns. The plan is being updated in collaboration with the California Coastal Commission.

— LoCOBot

… or, as a romance story!

Title: Tides of Love in Humboldt Bay

Chapter 1: The Workshop

As the sun set over the picturesque Humboldt Bay, the Planning Commission gathered for a public workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan. Among the attendees was Rachel Cooper, a talented architect who had been working tirelessly on the redevelopment projects in the area. Her passion for preserving the beauty of Humboldt Bay and its surrounding coastal areas was evident in every presentation she gave.

Sitting across the room from Rachel was Nathan Bennett, a marine biologist who had dedicated his life to studying the delicate ecosystems of the bay. His rugged good looks and intense blue eyes drew Rachel’s attention from the moment he walked in. As they both listened to the discussions about sea level rise, tsunami hazards, and the importance of environmental justice, a spark ignited between them.

Chapter 2: A Shared Vision

Over the following weeks, Rachel and Nathan found themselves collaborating on various projects related to the Humboldt Bay Area Plan. Their shared passion for conservation and sustainable development brought them closer together, and they spent countless hours working side by side, sharing ideas and dreams for the future of the bay.

One evening, as they stood on the shores of Humboldt Bay, watching the sun dip below the horizon, Nathan took Rachel’s hand and looked into her eyes. “I never expected to find someone who shares my vision for this place,” he said softly. “I feel like we’re meant to be a part of something bigger together.”

Chapter 3: Embracing Change

As they continued to work on the revisions to the HBAP, Rachel and Nathan faced challenges and obstacles that tested their resolve. From conflicts over urban limit lines to disagreements over coastal-dependent industrial development, they had to find common ground and compromise to move forward.

But through it all, their bond only grew stronger. They found solace in each other’s arms during late nights at the office, and moments of laughter and joy in between tense meetings and heated debates. Their love for Humboldt Bay and each other fueled their determination to create a plan that would truly benefit the community and the environment.

Chapter 4: A New Beginning

Finally, the day of the public hearing arrived, and Rachel and Nathan stood together in front of the Planning Commission, presenting their final draft of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan. As they spoke passionately about their vision for a more sustainable and resilient future, they knew that their love story was intertwined with the fate of the bay itself.

The Planning Commission approved the revised plan, and as Rachel and Nathan walked out of the meeting room hand in hand, they felt a sense of accomplishment and unity. Humboldt Bay had brought them together, and now they would work side by side to ensure its beauty and vitality for generations to come.

And so, as the sun set once again over Humboldt Bay, Rachel and Nathan’s love story continued to unfold, a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the tides of love in Humboldt Bay.

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff ReportAttachment 1 - HBAP Public Draft June 2026Attachment 2 - HBAP Public Draft July 2026Attachment 3 - HBAP Version 2 Workshop DraftAttachment 4 - Land Use and Zone Change ListAttachment 4A - Land Use and Zone Change MapsAttachment 5 - Public CommentsAttachment 6 - 16-1037 Text Amendments to Humboldt Bay Area Plan


H. REPORT FROM PLANNER

I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS


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