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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING-PLANNING COMMISSION 8/7/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on July 24, 2024 by Kristene HallJuly 24, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at 834 Main Street, Ferndale, California, for the following item: Amendments to … Continue reading →

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DESIGN REVIEW MEETING 7/25/24

City of Ferndale Posted on July 22, 2024 by Kristene HallJuly 24, 2024

The Design Review Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:30am at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting only. Those wishing to comment or ask questions should plan … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/17/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on July 11, 2024 by Kristene HallJuly 11, 2024

The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 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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NOTICE OF ELECTION

City of Ferndale Posted on July 11, 2024 by Kristene HallAugust 6, 2024

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general municipal election will be held in the City of Ferndale on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024, for the following officers: Ferndale City Council Number to be elected: … Continue reading →

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DESIGN REVIEW MEETING CANCELLED

City of Ferndale Posted on June 24, 2024 by Kristene HallJune 24, 2024

The Design Review Meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024 at 8:30am has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:30am. If you have any questions please feel free to contact City Hall at … Continue reading →

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CEQA Notice of Exemption for Berding Street Repairs

City of Ferndale Posted on June 19, 2024 by Kristene HallJune 19, 2024

A Notice of Exemption (NOE) has been prepared for the Berding Street Improvement Project. The NOE has been submitted and posted with the CEQASubmit and also has been filed with the Humboldt County Clerk. Please click the link below to … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 06/19/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on June 13, 2024 by Kristene HallJune 13, 2024

The City Council will hold a study session on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:30pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main St, Ferndale, CA to review and discuss the Ferndale 2024-25 FY Budget. This is an in person study session. … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 06/19/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on June 13, 2024 by Kristene HallJune 13, 2024

The Ferndale City Council will hold a Closed Session on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00pm at 834 Main Street, Ferndale, Ca 95536. This is an in person meeting. Public may comment on the agenda items listed, but will not … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 06/19/2024

City of Ferndale Posted on June 13, 2024 by Kristene HallJune 13, 2024

The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 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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FERNDALE BUSINESS & DOG LICENSE RENEWALS

City of Ferndale Posted on June 11, 2024 by Kristene HallDecember 16, 2024

Ferndale Business and Dog Licenses renew on July 1st. Reminder Postcards start going out this week. Fees are due and payable by July 31, 2024. If you would prefer to have your notices emailed, please email the city clerk at … Continue reading →

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Public Notices

  • CITY COUNCIL MEETING 01/21/2026

    The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 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 There will also be a Closed Session held prior to the meeting beginning at 5:00pm. Anyone wishing to comment on Closed Session items are welcome to do so. Comments may also be sent to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the meeting. Comments will then be forwarded to the Council members for review. Public members may not attend closed session discussions. If any action is taken during closed session it will be reported at the Regular Meeting. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 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/

  • FERNDBRIDGE ONE LANE CLOSURE 1/13/2026

    211/FERNBRIDGE ALERT: A one-day lane closure on Fernbridge is scheduled for next week on Tuesday, January 13, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This work is being done after one of the bridge’s crack sensors showed movement during recent flooding. While the bridge has been inspected and currently remains safe for travel, Caltrans survey crews will be on site to verify the sensor readings and reset control points so a full bridge scan can be done in the future if needed. To limit impacts to travelers, the work will be completed in one longer day instead of multiple shorter closures. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and drivers should plan for 5 to 10-minute delays. As a reminder, if a Caltrans facility remains open, it is safe for travel. Please plan ahead and use caution through the work area.

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 01/07/2026

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FERNDALE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale, California. The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Ferndale City Council to adopt amendments to Ordinance 02-02 (Zoning Regulations). The purpose of these amendments is to ensure compliance with current State law for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). The proposed text amendments would apply citywide in the City of Ferndale. The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the following articles of the Ordinance 02-02: • Article 3 (DEFINITIONS): amendments to the definition of Secondary Dwelling, Unit in §3.67. • Article 7 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS): Repeal §7.21 Secondary/Accessory Dwelling Units in its entirety, and adopt revisions to Section 7.21 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) that are consistent with State law. • Corrections of various errata and scrivener’s errors contained in Ordinance 02-02, which include re-alphabetizing and organizing Article 7, and updating the formatting of sections that are inconsistent in style. The proposed amendments are available on the City of Ferndale’s website at https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/documents/zoning-ordinance-update/, and a printed copy is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. Environmental Information: The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to ordinances implementing Government Code §65852.1, or Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which governs ADUs and JADUs. The ordinance is also categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15303 (Class 3), which covers the construction or conversion of small accessory structures, such as ADUs and JADUs. You may send written comments to cityclerk@ci.ferndale.ca.us. All comments must be received by 12:00 pm, the day of the public hearing. Comments will be forwarded to the Commission for their consideration. This City endeavors to be ADA compliant. Should you require assistance with written information or access to the facility, or a hearing amplification, please call (707) 786-4224 24 hours prior to the meeting. Thank You Kristene Hall, City Clerk

  • 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.

  • CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12/17/2025

    The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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 and scrolling down to the packets section. 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/ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PACKET

News & Events

  • 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.

  • CHRISTMAS TIME IN FERNDALE

    There are many events in Ferndale throughout the year. We are proud to have such a dedicated Chamber of Commerce and especially lucky to be home to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. December is a unique and beautiful time to visit Ferndale. There are many special events to enjoy and it is an absolute beautiful display of lights and Victorian charm. Please visit the sites and links below to view all the activities provided by the Ferndale Chamber, local businesses, and of course the Humboldt County Fair. https://www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events https://www.humboldtcountyfair.org/

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