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County approves demolition of dilapidated structures in Elk; archaeology discovery clause added
Summary
The Coastal Permit Administrator approved modification CDPM2024-0008 to remove a collapsed chicken coop and a dilapidated garage on a property in Elk, finding no recorded cultural resources and adding a discovery clause per the Archaeological Commission.
The Mendocino County Coastal Permit Administrator approved a modification permit on May 22, 2025, to demolish two dilapidated structures — a collapsed chicken coop and a garage — at a property on South Highway 1 in Elk (APN 127-181-01). Staff recommended approval with conditions, including a discovery clause recommended by the Archaeological Commission.
Project planner Shelby Miller said the site is in the coastal zone about 0.4 miles northwest of State Route 1 and Philo-Greenwood Road. As part of the application to modify CDP 2023-0028, staff completed a bat…
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