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Community Workshop #1
May 30
Materials from the workshop held on May 30, 2026 are posted below. There will be continued opportunities to contribute so stay tuned!
Community Workshop #2
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Workshop #1
The first Community Workshop was held May 30, 2026. Materials presented at the workshop are shown below. If you missed the workshop you can still contribute feedback to some of these posters in person at City Hall. A PDF of these workshop materials can be found here.
Timeline graphic showing key milestones for the City of Blue Lake Housing Element Update from May 2026 through July 2027. Major steps include community workshops, release of draft documents, public review periods, submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Planning Commission and City Council hearings, adoption of the Housing Element, and final HCD certification.
Flowchart illustrating the Housing Element update process. Steps include public engagement, drafting the plan, public review and hearings, submittal to HCD for review, revisions based on comments, adoption through public hearings, and final HCD certification.
Aerial map of the City of Blue Lake showing the city limits outlined over recent aerial imagery. Major roads, surrounding open space, nearby waterways, and the city's location within Humboldt County are displayed. The map includes a scale bar, north arrow, and locator map.
Timeline graphic showing key milestones for the City of Blue Lake Housing Element Update from May 2026 through July 2027. Major steps include community workshops, release of draft documents, public review periods, submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Planning Commission and City Council hearings, adoption of the Housing Element, and final HCD certification.
Materials related to ADUs that were presented at the workshop are shown below. If you missed the workshop you can still contribute feedback to some of these posters in person at City Hall. A PDF of all the ADU materials can be found here.
Informational poster explaining that an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small secondary home associated with a single-family residence. It describes common ADU types, including conversions, additions, and detached units, and notes that garage conversions are generally allowed with permits. A "brain teaser" section presents facts about ADUs, housing options, and development standards.
Educational graphic showing four common ADU types: a Junior ADU (JADU) within a home, a conversion ADU created from existing space, a detached ADU, and an attached ADU that shares a wall with the main house. Additional diagrams illustrate internal conversions, garage conversions, home additions, and new detached ADUs.
Community workshop display asking participants to identify obstacles to building an ADU. Categories include concerns about renters, permitting requirements, finding contractors, financing, and needing more information. Participants are invited to vote with stickers or submit questions on sticky notes.
Informational poster explaining that an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small secondary home associated with a single-family residence. It describes common ADU types, including conversions, additions, and detached units, and notes that garage conversions are generally allowed with permits. A "brain teaser" section presents facts about ADUs, housing options, and development standards.