Minor Use and Minor Site Development Permit for Construction of a New Satellite Office

The City of Ukiah is proposing the construction of a new 410-square-foot detached accessory satellite office structure on a previously developed urban site, intended to house one to two employees. The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, as it involves a small-scale commercial structure below the 10,000-square-foot threshold and does not require new grading, utility connections, or plumbing fixtures. The building will be entirely self-sufficient, powered by an on-site solar panel and battery storage system, eliminating the need for connection to the municipal power grid. All development occurs within an existing urbanized area, minimizing environmental impact and aligning with local land use policies that favor compact, low-impact construction on already developed land. The project is authorized under a Minor Use and Minor Site Development Permit, with no formal solicitation or set-aside requirements, and is managed through the city’s planning department. Katherine Schaefers, the Planning Manager, serves as the primary point of contact for administrative and regulatory inquiries, while Estok Menton is listed as the applicant representing the project proponent. The project was posted on June 5, 2026, and all relevant documentation and public records can be accessed through the CEQA Net portal using the project identifier 2026060232. No federal funding or contracting mechanisms are involved, and the initiative is fully governed by local permitting criteria and CEQA exemptions.