Mendocino LAFCo

Mendocino LAFCo is responsible for establishing, amending, and updating spheres of influence for all cities and special districts within Mendocino County. A Sphere of Influence is defined as the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency. Territory must be within a city or district’s sphere of influence to be considered for annexation to that city or district.

Factors considered in a sphere of influence review focus on the current and future land use, the current and future need and capacity for public facilities and services and the existence of any social or economic communities of interest. Establishment of a sphere of influence helps to:

• Ensure efficient provision of services
• Discourage urban sprawl and the premature conversion of agricultural and open space lands and prevents overlapping jurisdictions
• Avoid duplication of services

State law requires LAFCos to, as necessary, review and update spheres every five years. Any interested party may request Mendocino LAFCo consider a sphere of influence amendment during, or in advance of, its regular review and update schedule.

Sphere of Influence Updates

Cities

Cemetery Districts

• Anderson Valley Cemetery District
• Cemetery District of the Redwoods
• Covelo Public Cemetery District
• Hopland Cemetery District
• Mendocino-Little River Cemetery District
• Potter Valley Cemetery District
• Russian River Cemetery District
• Westport-Ten Mile Cemetery District

Community Services Districts

Fire Districts

• Albion Little River Fire Protection District
• Comptche Community Services District
• Covelo Fire Protection District
• Elk Community Services District
• Hopland Fire Protection District
• Leggett Valley Fire Protection District
• Little Lake Fire Protection District
• Long Valley Fire Protection District
• Mendocino Fire Protection District
• Piercy Fire Protection District
• Potter Valley Community Services District
• Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Protection District
• South Coast Fire Protection District

Water Districts

Other Districts