The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the county offices in Ukiah. On the docket is a proposal for a countywide noise ordinance as well as a reduction in the county's cannabis business tax for tax years 2025 and 2026. The board will also vote on an agreement with Redwood Community Services to provide housing resources to former foster youth between ages 18 and 25. The supervisors will also vote on purchasing a commercial drone system for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The proposal for a Mendocino County noise ordinance, presented by 1st District Supervisor Glenn McGourty, follows guidelines common in other jurisdictions. Such an ordinance would mandate county residents to abide by a list of rules regarding quiet hours and maximum noise levels, requiring quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and that device noises remain below 50 decibels in residential areas. It would also forbid any continuous noise over 85 decibels within 2,500 feet of another residence and require loud animal sounds to be kept at a minimum. If a resident violates the ordinance, he or she will receive a civil citation, not punishable by jail. These citations usually include escalating fines for serial violations. Do note, Fort Bragg, Ukiah, and Point Arena already have noise ordinances in place.
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