Consent-Health & Human Services # 23.
Board of Supervisors
Public Health
- Meeting Date:
- 05/26/2026
- Brief Title
- Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance
From:
Monica Morales, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Brian Vaughn, Public Health Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x8771
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Waive second reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 18 of Title 6 of the Yolo County Code to add public health protections from smoking in and around multi-unit residences. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Recommended Action
Waive second reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 18 of Title 6 of the Yolo County Code to add public health protections from smoking in and around multi-unit residences.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Tobacco Prevention Program staff recommend that the Board of Supervisors introduce and receive the second reading of a proposed smoke-free multi-unit housing ordinance. This ordinance is designed to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and improve health outcomes for residents living in multi-unit housing.
On February 10, 2026, staff presented an overview of this policy to the Board, including the public health rationale, local data on secondhand smoke exposure, policy options, and potential benefits for residents, property owners, and the broader community. On May 5, 2026, the Board received the proposed ordinance for its first reading and voted to move forward for a second reading.
The proposed ordinance will apply exclusively to the unincorporated areas of Yolo County and will encompass nine (9) residential complexes (apartments), totaling approximately 259 units. The ordinance aims to protect residents from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke, which can infiltrate units through shared walls, ventilation systems, windows, and doorways.
Educational outreach for both the public and property owners will be conducted by the Yolo County Tobacco Prevention Program using funds from Proposition 56 and Proposition 99. As a result, implementation of this ordinance will not have a fiscal impact on the County’s General Fund. Staff will provide guidance to property owners on equitable enforcement practices and will offer cessation resources to residents.
Consistent with best practices from other jurisdictions, enforcement will focus on education and progressive compliance. Initial violations will result in verbal and written warnings, with a minimum of three written warnings issued prior to any further enforcement action. Each warning will include educational materials and information on available cessation services. Enforcement provisions may be refined at the discretion of the Board.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel
Friday Night Live
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Public Health Law Center
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Public Health Law Center
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Evis Morales | Evis Morales | 05/06/2026 06:55 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 05/07/2026 04:20 PM |
| Laura Galindo | Laura Galindo | 05/07/2026 04:45 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Jonathan Bartlett
- Started On:
- 03/13/2026 08:24 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/07/2026