City of Ukiah

Notice of Intent and Public Hearing to Adopt a Negative Declaration for Housing-related Zoning Code Updates

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) under the California Environmental Quality Act has been prepared and is available for public review on the proposed Housing-related Zoning Code Updates, described below. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 2019-2027 Housing Element of the Ukiah General Plan was adopted by the Ukiah City Council on October 23, 2019, and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on December 5, 2019. The Housing Element provides a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing for all economic groups. The proposed Housing-related Zoning Code Updates “the Project” enacts five (5) of the Housing Element Implementation Tasks and updates required for compliance with new State laws. 

The Project is subject to CEQA. No specific projects or development is proposed as part of the Housing-related Zoning Code Updates. 

PROJECT LOCATION: The Housing-related Zoning Code Updates include all residential and commercial zoned properties within the City of Ukiah limits. 

PROJECT IMPACTS: The IS/ND prepared for the project has determined that the proposed project will have a less than significant impact on the environment. The project is not located on a listed hazardous waste disposal site compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the IS/MND is from Monday, June 7, 2021 through Monday July 5, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. The IS/MND is available for review at the City of Ukiah Community Development Department (address provided below) or online at https://www.cityofukiah.com/ceqa-review/. Comments may be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., submitted in person, or mailed to the Community Development Department, ATTN: Mireya Turner, at the address below.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter. 

LOCATION: This meeting will take place virtually. The link, call-in number and access code will be included on the agenda posted to the City website, www.CityofUkiah.com/meetings/ and at the Civic Center Agenda Board no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. 

WHAT WILL HAPPEN: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider all public testimony and consider a recommendation to the City Council of the proposed Ordinance. All interested parties may comment on the project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: All interested parties may contact Mireya G. Turner, Planning Manager, at 463-6203 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or, visit the Community Development Department, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482.  Office hours: 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.