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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CERTIFY PEIR

City of Ferndale Posted on November 7, 2024 by Kristene HallNovember 13, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm at 834 Main Street, Ferndale, California, to consider a recommendation to certify a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) … Continue reading →

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 11/06/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on October 31, 2024 by Kristene HallNovember 4, 2024

The Ferndale Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC NOTICE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

City of Ferndale Posted on October 23, 2024 by Kristene HallOctober 23, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 16, 2024 the City Council of the City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance 2024-01 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 02-02 SECTION 6.05, DESIGN CONTROL COMBINING … Continue reading →

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Ferndale Posted on October 23, 2024 by Kristene HallOctober 23, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AND INTENT TO CERTIFY A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:00 pm … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10/16/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on October 10, 2024 by Kristene HallOctober 10, 2024

The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan … Continue reading →

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DRAINAGE COMMITTEE MEETING 10/03/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on September 26, 2024 by Kristene HallSeptember 26, 2024

The Ferndale Drainage Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:30pm at City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment should plan on attending the meeting. You … Continue reading →

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLED

City of Ferndale Posted on September 26, 2024 by Kristene HallSeptember 26, 2024

The Regular Meeting of the Ferndale Planning Commission scheduled for 10.02.204 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm.

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DESIGN REVIEW MEETING CANCELLED

City of Ferndale Posted on September 24, 2024 by Kristene HallSeptember 24, 2024

The Design Review Meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024.

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City Council Workshop 09/25/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on September 19, 2024 by Kristene HallSeptember 19, 2024

The City Council will have a workshop with the Humboldt County Resource Conservation Development on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main St, Ferndale CA 95536. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to … Continue reading →

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PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY

City of Ferndale Posted on September 19, 2024 by Kristene HallSeptember 19, 2024

CITY OF FERNDALE PUBLIC NOTICE Planning Commission Vacancy Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale Planning Commission has a vacancy. The Commission’s regular meeting is on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm. If interested, please submit an application … Continue reading →

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/18/2026

    The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. Comments on agenda items may be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the scheduled meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting. Regular City Council meetings are recorded and a video of the meeting is available by request. Videos are downloaded to dropbox and a link to the video can be requested. A USB drive or Compact Disc is also available for a fee. Videos are generally available by the Monday following the meeting. The agenda and packet can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below. You may also contact City Hall and have the packet emailed. Packets can also be printed for a fee. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/

  • CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 3/18/2026

    The Ferndale City Council will hold a study session to review goals and priorities on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, beginning at 5:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. The agenda can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below. You may also contact City Hall and have the agenda emailed. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/

  • CANCELLED – FERNDALE DRAINAGE COMMITTEE MEETING 3/5/2026

    The Ferndale Drainage Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:30pm.

  • CANCELLED – FERNDALE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 03/04/2026

    The Ferndale Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm.

  • CITY COUNCIL MEETING 02/18/2026

    The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. Comments on agenda items may be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the scheduled meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting Regular City Council meetings are recorded and a video of the meeting is available by request. Videos are downloaded to dropbox and a link to the video can be requested. A USB drive or Compact Disc is also available for a fee. Videos are generally available by the Monday following the meeting. The agenda and packet can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below. You may also contact City Hall and have the packet emailed. Packets can also be printed for a fee. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/

News & Events

  • CITY OF FERNDALE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CITY CLERK

    The City of Ferndale is now accepting application packets for the position of City Clerk. Application Packets can be downloaded under the Employment tab on the Ferndale City Website or click City Clerk Application Packet and be automatically taken to the packet. The City of Ferndale is an equal opportunity employer. Anyone interested in this position should complete the application packet by the first review period, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm. If position is not filled after the first review period, a second review period will be announced and additional application packets will be taken.

  • SANDBAGS & SAND AVAILABLE

    Sand and Sandbags are available toward the end of Francis Street near the Francis Street Bridge. Please note that the city will not longer be able to constantly supply shovels due to excessive removal in the past. Shovels may or may not be available at the sand pile. We apologize for this inconvenience.

  • SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 12/22/25-12/26/25 – FLOOD WATCH

    Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Coast- Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- 744 AM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County, Mendocino County, and Lake County. * WHEN…From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Additional rounds of heavy rain are likely again starting tonight and continuing through Friday night. An additional 4-8 inches of total precipitation is possible through Friday. There will be breaks in the heavy precipitation, but heavy rain falling on already saturated ground will promote flooding impacts. Additional precipitation amounts of 4-8 inches are possible through Friday. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

  • SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 12/23/25 – HIGH WINDS

    Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior- Including Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, Briceland, Ettersburg, Pepperwood, Benbow, Garberville, Shively, Kneeland, Petrolia, Alderpoint, Bridgeville, Bull Creek, Dinsmore, and Honeydew 204 PM PST Mon Dec 22 2025 …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE…Southern Humboldt. * WHEN…From 7 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

  • FLOODING AT 211

    SR 211 [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] 1-way controlled traffic from 2.5 mi south to 0.6 mi south of the Jct of US 101 (Humboldt Co) – Due to flooding Caltrans is escorting vehicles over the bridge. Please allow extra time. Expect 10-15 minute delays.

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