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Humboldt County Municipal Code § 312-38 Supplemental Coastal Zone Public Safety Impact Findings

Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Humboldt County

Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 312-38 · Text as of 2026-10-22

38.1 COASTAL GEOLOGIC HAZARD

38.1.1 The development will be sited and designed to assure stability and structural…

economic life span while minimizing alteration of natural land forms; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(H)(2)(a))

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38.1.2 Development on bluffs and cliffs (including related storm runoff, foot traffic,…

activity, irrigation, wastewater disposal and other activities and facilities accompanying such development) will not create or contribute significantly to problems of erosion or geologic instability on the site or on surrounding areas; and (Former Section CZ#A315-16(H)(2)(b))

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38.1.3 Alteration of cliffs and bluff tops, faces, or bases by excavation or other…

retaining walls shall be allowed only to stabilize slopes. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(H)(2)(c))

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38.2 COASTAL SHORELINES

38.2.1 The structure is the least environmentally damaging feasible alternative; and…

CZ#A315-16(H)(3)(1)) 38.2.2 (If applicable), Beach nourishment and vegetative protection is not feasible. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(H)(3)(2))

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