Humboldt County Municipal Code § 313-38 “W” Combining Zone Designations

coastal wetlands will not degrade the wetland, but will maintain optimum populations of marine or freshwater organisms and, where feasible, will enhance wetland resources. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(A))

containing wetlands designated “W” on the Zoning Maps, and shall also apply to unmapped wetlands. These regulations shall not apply to lands designated “T - Transitional Agricultural Lands,” which are subject to the Coastal Transitional Agricultural Lands Regulations. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(B))

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 wetland resources shall apply. Development requiring mitigation is also subject to supplemental application and review requirements in Chapter 2 of these regulations. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(C))

of Fish and Game to review development plans proposed within wetlands, and to respond within ten (10) working days of the referral. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(D))

developments: (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E))

and the placement of structural pilings for public recreational piers that provide access and recreation opportunities. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E)(3))

inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall lines. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E)(5))

Land Use Plans; (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E)(6))

within designated Wetland Areas. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E)(7))

Regulations at Section 313-45.1. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(E)(8))

38.1.5 may be permitted only if all of the Pocket Marsh Findings in Chapter 2, Section 312-39.14.2, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(F)(1))

adjacent to a wetland area and which would provide significant fish and wildlife habitat benefits. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(F)(2)(a))

Bay shall be limited to the following: (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G))

facilities, allowable consistent with Public Resources Code Section 30233; (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G)(3))

inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall lines; (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G)(4))

Land Use Plans (the Coastal Land Use Plans are a component of the County General Plan and may be reviewed at the Planning and Building Divisions of Community Development Services); (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G)(5))

raceways, administrative buildings, and parking facilities may not be located within dune hollow wetland areas; (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G)(6))

Regulations at Section 313-45.1; and (Former Section CZ#A314-56(G)(7))

Resource Protection Impact Findings in Chapter 2, Procedures, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(H))

to wetland habitats and to water circulation. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(1)(a))

appropriate beaches or into suitable longshore current systems. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(1)(b))

include the following: (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2))

equivalent areas to tidal action. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(a))

Procedures in Chapter 2, Procedures, of these regulations, which includes provisions for purchase and restoration of an equivalent area of equal or greater biological productivity. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(a)(i))

(Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(a)(ii))

agency capable of managing the resource or through open space easements or similar restrictions. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(a)(iii))

(Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(a)(iv))

to an appropriate public agency, which fee shall be of sufficient value for the purchase and restoration of an area of equivalent productive value or equivalent surface area. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(2)(b))

other evidence of financial responsibility is provided to assure that restoration will be accomplished in the shortest feasible time. For the purposes of this section, “short-term” generally means that the fill or dikes would be removed immediately upon completion of the construction of the project necessitating the short- term fill or diking. (Former Section CZ#A314-56(I)(3))