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Commission debates when ground disturbance triggers referral to Northwest Information Center
Summary
Mendocino County Archaeological Commission discussed thresholds for what constitutes 'ground disturbance' that should trigger referral to the Northwest Information Center, including whether fence posts or placing heavy storage containers require review; staff will seek NIC participation in a future meeting.
The Archaeological Commission spent its final agenda time discussing draft parameters for what constitutes ground disturbance that should prompt referral to the Northwest Information Center (NIC).
Planner Mark Klieser told commissioners that the county currently refers discretionary permits that include ground disturbance to NIC; if NIC recommends no further survey, the item is not scheduled for ARC review, but if NIC recommends…
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