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Board adopts ordinance allowing alternate public‑notice procedures if no local newspaper exists
Summary
Supervisors approved an ordinance adding Section 1.04.60 to county code to permit alternate public‑notice procedures when there is no newspaper of general circulation within Del Norte County; public commenters supported having a backup method.
The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a Public Notice Alternate Procedure Ordinance that adds Section 1.04.60 to county code. The change allows the county to use alternate methods of public notice when no newspaper of general circulation serves the county.
A public commenter said the threshold for what qualifies as a newspaper is low locally and supported having backup posting methods if printed media become unavailable. Another commenter asked whether the county posts notices on its website in addition to print. A board member explained the ordinance was amended to allow posting in three additional places when a consistent newspaper is not available.
The measure passed on a unanimous roll call: Supervisor Wilson—Yes; Supervisor Starkey—Yes; Chair Borges—Yes. The ordinance is intended to ensure the county can meet legal notice requirements if local print outlets cease regular publication.
