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

The City of Fortuna is approving a conditional use permit for the construction of a 1,728 square foot detached accessory structure with a proposed height of 26 feet, which exceeds the standard 15-foot maximum height allowance for accessory buildings in the Residential Estates zone. The structure includes a 1,164 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom accessory dwelling unit on the second floor, which qualifies the project for a reduced side setback of four feet instead of the required six feet under the RE 20 (B4 overlay) zoning designation. This exception is permitted under Fortuna Municipal Code § 17.03.010(E), which allows height variances for accessory structures that incorporate an accessory dwelling unit. The project is eligible for categorical environmental exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 3 for minor construction and Class 32 for infill development, eliminating the need for a full environmental impact review. The project site is located at 969 Elizabeth Barcus Way, Fortuna, California, and regulatory oversight and approval authority rests with the City of Fortuna. No federal contract clauses, pricing, payment terms, acquisition procedures, or standardized procurement elements such as solicitation numbers, contract types, or evaluation factors are applicable, as this is a local land-use permitting action rather than a federal procurement. The primary point of contact for the City is Senior Planner Katey Schmidt, and the project applicant is Donald Cleek.