McKinleyville Ace Hardware Improvements, Commercial Rezone, and Wetland Mitigation Project

The project proposes a land use change on three adjacent parcels totaling approximately 7.42 acres identified by APNs 510-081-001, 510-081-002, and 510-081-003 in Humboldt County, California. Approximately 2.95 acres will be reclassified from Residential Low Density and Residential One-Family zoning to Community Services and Community Commercial zoning to accommodate the expansion of an existing Ace Hardware store. This change includes a corresponding adjustment to parcel boundaries between two of the lots to align with the new land use designations. The reclassification is part of a broader commercial improvement initiative aimed at enhancing local retail capacity and economic development in the McKinleyville area. A lot line adjustment between APNs 510-081-002 and 510-081-001 will be implemented to reflect the revised zoning boundaries, ensuring the parcels match the proposed land use configuration. The project also integrates wetland mitigation measures to offset any environmental impacts associated with the zoning change and development. The initiative is being facilitated by Humboldt County and is listed under a public forecast with a posted date in 2026. Contact for inquiries is provided through the County’s Senior Planner and the Managing Partner of McKinleyville Ace Hardware. The project’s official documentation can be accessed via the California Environmental Quality Act database, indicating the need for compliance with state environmental review procedures. All changes are contingent upon approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Reclassification by the appropriate county authorities.