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

The McKinleyville Ace Hardware Improvements, Commercial Rezone, and Wetland Mitigation Project in Humboldt County, California, involves a General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification for approximately 7.42 acres. The project seeks to increase the Community Services land use designation and Community Commercial Zone by approximately 2.95 acres while reducing the Residential Low Density land use designation and Residential One-Family Zone by the same amount across APNs 510-081-001, 510-081-002, and 510-081-003. Additionally, the project includes a lot line adjustment between APNs 510-081-002 and 510-081-001 to align parcel boundaries with the proposed zoning changes. The scope of development includes the construction of a storage structure, parking, and necessary wetland mitigation. Managed by the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department, the project is currently undergoing environmental review under CEQA, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a public comment period running from August 3 to September 3, 2026. Key environmental mitigation measures include dust control for air quality and a comprehensive biological resource plan featuring preconstruction surveys, a revised wetland mitigation plan, and resource protection monitoring. The project is located in the unincorporated McKinleyville area at the intersection of Central Avenue and Murray Road.