Title III — Land Use and Development›Part 2 — SPECIAL AREA COMBINING ZONES
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 313-17 “B” Combining Zone Designations
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 313-17 · Text as of 2026-10-22
17.1 B: BEACH AND DUNE AREAS¶
17.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that any development…¶
and dune areas, as designated in the Coastal Land Use Plan Resource Protection Maps, will not detract from the area’s natural resource value or their potential for providing recreational opportunity. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(A))
17.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands containing beaches or…¶
“B” on the Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(B))
17.1.3 Modifications Imposed by the Dune and Beach Areas Regulations. These regulations…¶
addition to regulations imposed by the principal zone, development regulations, and other Special Area Combining Zone regulations. Wherever the provisions of these regulations conflict with or are inconsistent in application with any other regulation, the regulation most protective of beach and dune resources shall apply. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(C))
17.1.4 Consultation with Department of Fish and Game. The County shall request the…¶
of Fish and Game to review development plans proposed within beaches and dunes areas. The Agency shall be requested to respond within ten (10) days of the referral, and shall be notified that a failure to respond will result in an assumption by the County that the Agency has no concerns or comments. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(D))
17.1.5 Restrictions on Permitted Development. Except as otherwise provided in this…¶
within designated Beach and Dune Areas that is also designated “Natural Resources (NR)” in the applicable Land Use Plan shall be restricted to the following: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E))
17.1.5.1 Nature study; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(1))¶
17.1.5.2 Fish and wildlife habitat management; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(2))¶
17.1.5.3 Hunting, fishing and development of minor facilities such as hunting or…¶
17.1.5.4 Access facilities; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(4))¶
17.1.5.5 Sand removal from unvegetated dunes for safety purposes or to protect existing…¶
agricultural lands; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(5))
17.1.5.6 Dredge spoils disposal; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(6))¶
17.1.5.7 The siting of the following facilities when there is no less environmentally…¶
environmental damage is minimized; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7))
17.1.5.7.1 Electric distribution and water lines, and other utility lines; (Former Section¶
17.1.5.7.2 Underground utilities; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(7)(b))¶
17.1.5.7.3 Oil and gas pipelines; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(7)(c))¶
17.1.5.7.4 Pipeline construction for surf zone disposal of dredge spoils; (Former Section¶
17.1.5.7.5 Ocean outfall and intake pipelines; (Former Section CZ A314-58(E)(7)(e))¶
17.1.5.7.6 Public roadway projects consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plans. (Former…¶
CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(f))
17.1.6 Exceptions to Permitted Development Provisions. Notwithstanding the general…¶
section, the following development is permitted in the specified geographic locations: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F))
17.1.6.1 Humboldt Bay Area Plan: Caretaker’s Residence - to be occupied by either the…¶
caretaker. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F)(1))
17.1.6.2 Parking Facilities for Coastal-Dependent Industrial Development: on the West…¶
Road, when located between the north end of the Eureka airstrip and Samoa and when public parking for access to the beach is also provided. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F)(2))
17.1.7 Required Findings. Coastal Development Permits for Beach and Dune Areas shall be…¶
applicable Resource Protection Impact Findings in Chapter 2 are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G))
17.1.8 Required Mitigation. The following mitigation shall be required for all new…¶
and dune areas: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G))
17.1.8.1 Minimize disturbance of vegetated dunes; (Former Section CZ A314-58(G)(1))¶
17.1.8.2 Replant vegetation in disturbed habitat areas; (Former Section CZ A314-58(G)(2))¶
17.1.8.3 Provide measures to control wind blown sand; and (Former Section CZ…¶
17.1.8.4 If Menzie’s wallflowers are adversely impacted, the mitigation shall include…¶
appropriate, restoration of Menzie’s wallflower habitat off of the project site. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G)(4))
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