The Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)’s primary responsibility is the formulation and adoption of a comprehensive land use plan that provides for the orderly growth and protection of the public health, safety and welfare within the planning area of each public use airport within the County of Mendocino. These are:

• Boonville Airport
• Little River Airport
• Ocean Ridge Airport
• Round Valley Airport
• Ukiah Municipal Airport
• Willits Municipal Airport

The Commission consists of:

• Three County Planning Commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors,
• Three members appointed by the City Selection Committee and
• One "at-large" member appointed by the Airport Land Use Commission.

Two members of the Commission must have aviation expertise. Regular meetings of the Airport Land Use Commission are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month, commencing at 2:00 PM, unless otherwise noticed for a different location or time on the agenda .

For further information on ALUC, including details on upcoming meetings as well as past agendas and minutes, click here.

The Archaeological Commission is primarily responsible for ensuring that adequate protection is provided to conserve archaeological sites and resources as well as the cultural heritage of Mendocino County..

The Archaeological Commission consists of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Planning and Building Services Conference Room, 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah.

For further information on the Archaeological Commission, including details on upcoming meetings as well as past agendas and minutes, click here.

The Mendocino County Lodging Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board oversees the assessing and use of BID funds. On May 15, 2006, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 4170, adding Chapter 5.140 to Title 5 of the Mendocino County Code to create the Mendocino County Lodging Business Improvement District (BID).

The BID comprises Lodging Businesses (as defined in Section 5.140.030 of the Mendocino County Code) that operate within the boundaries of the unincorporated portion of the County of Mendocino and/or the incorporated area of the City of Fort Bragg, the City of Point Arena, the City of Ukiah, and the City of Willits.

The BID is funded through a 1% gross room rent assessment, which is collected from lodging businesses in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Ultimately, BID funds are utilized for the promotion of the county as specified in an Annual Report. This report is submitted by a BID Advisory Board and approved by the County Board of Supervisors prior to the expenditure of any BID funds in a fiscal year.

For further information on the BID, including details on upcoming meetings as well as past agendas and minutes, click here.

The Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission is a local body of volunteer Commissioners, established by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, to insure that renewable natural resources including fish and wildlife and their habitats are conserved for this and succeeding generations of Mendocino County residents.

The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every other month, beginning at 4:00 pm, with public participation at locations throughout the County to discuss relevant fish and wildlife issues and administer an annual grants program. 

The Commission promotes full understanding and trust through effective communication and transparency, and by providing technical analyses and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

You can find more information on the Fish and Game Commission by clicking here.

The Mendocino Historical Review Board (MHRB)’s primary function is to preserve the architecture and character of the Historic District of the Town of Mendocino. The Review Board’s duties are to review applications for development and to protect the landmark status of buildings by ensuring that any proposed new development is compatible with surrounding existing development.

The Mendocino Historical Review Board consists of five members who must be electors and residents within the Historic District. Members of the Review Board are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Mendocino Historical Review Board meets the first Monday of each month at the Mendocino Community Center on School and Pine Streets in Mendocino.

For further information on the MHRB, including details on upcoming meetings as well as past agendas and minutes, click here.

The Planning Commission is the principal advisory body to the Board of Supervisors on planning and land use matters and regulations. The Planning Commission operates under By-Laws and Rules of Procedures. 

There are five (5) Planning Commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors for their respective districts. The Planning Commission generally meets on the first and third Thursday of each month in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, California

For further information on the Planning Commission, including details on upcoming meetings as well as past agendas and minutes, click here.