Humboldt County Municipal Code Title III Land Use and Development
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Humboldt County
Sections in this part
- Division 1 — PLANNING
- 311-1 Title and Purpose
- 311-4 Interpreting the Regulations If a Provision Is Unclear
- 311-5 Interpreting the Regulations If Provisions Conflict
- 311-6 The List of Principal and Combining Zones Which Are Established and
- 311-7 Designation and Adoption of Zoning Maps
- 311-8 Uncertainties in Zone Boundaries: How to Resolve
- 311-9 How the Provisions of This Code Relate to Each Other and to Other Provisions
- 311-10 Limitations on Land Uses and Structures
- 311-11 Completion of Existing Buildings When the Regulations Change
- Chapter 2 — TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter 3 — TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
- 313-15 Special Area Combining Zones: Purpose, Where They Apply, and List of Zone
- 313-16 “A” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-17 “B” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-18 “C” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-19 “D” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-20 “E” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-21 “F” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-22 “G” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-27 “L” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-28 “M” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-29 “N” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-30 “O” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-31 “P” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-32 “Q” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-33 “R” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-34 “S” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-35 “T” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-38 “W” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-39 “X” Combining Zone Designations
- 313-40 “Y” Combining Zone Designations
- Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
- 69.05 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
- 69.1 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- 71.1 COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURES
- 73.1 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES, MAJOR
- 74.1 FENCES
- 83.1 OIL AND GAS PIPELINES
- 87.2 SHORELINE PROTECTION STRUCTURES
- 87.3 SIGNS AND NAMEPLATES
- 88.1 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
- 91.1 WIND-GENERATING FACILITY
- 91.2 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- 95.1 ACCESS DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS
- 95.2 ACCESS DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SHELTER COVE
- 95.3 ACCESS PROTECTION
- 99.1 EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Part 4 — REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN SENSITIVE HABITATS AND HAZARDOUS AREAS
- Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
- Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
- Chapter 4 — TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
- 314-15 Special Area Combining Zones: Purpose, Where They Apply, and List of Zone
- 314-16 “A” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-17 “B” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-19 “D” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-21 “F” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-22 “G” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-27 “L” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-28 “M” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-29 “N” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-31 “P” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-32 “Q” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-33 “R” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-34 “S” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-35 “T” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-38 “W” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-39 “X” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-40 “Y” Combining Zone Designations
- 314-41 “Z” Combining Zone Designations
- Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
- Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
- 99.1 EXCEPTIONS TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
- Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
- Division 2 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 6 — Article I –
- Article IV — Form of Final Map
- Chapter 8.1 — Article I –
- Chapter 10 — Basic Design Policies and Geometric Standards
- Chapter 1 — GENERAL
- Chapter 2 — PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
- Chapter 2.5 — DESIGN FOR SOLAR ACCESS
- Chapter 3 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
- 323.5 — 6, and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
- Chapter 4 — IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 5 — ACTION ON TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
- Chapter 5.5 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
- Article I — COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Article II — INSPECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Article III — FINAL MAP
- Article IV — PARCEL MAP
- Chapter 7 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE BY FINAL MAP OR PARCEL MAP
- 327.5 — 9, a notice of merger shall be filed pursuant to
- Article II — NEW MERGERS
- Article III — CONTINUED MERGER OR RESOURCE LANDS MERGED BY OPERATION OF
- Article IV — VOLUNTARY MERGERS
- Chapter 8 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
- Article I — ADOPTION OF PLAN; APPLICATION; FINDINGS; DEFINITIONS
- Article II — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Article III — DRAINAGE FEES
- Article I — APPLICATION, FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS
- Article II — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, MILL CREEK MARKETPLACE
- 329.1 — 3 shall be executed by grantor in form acceptable to the County of Humboldt and t
- Article I — PURPOSE, FINDINGS AND DEFINITIONS
- Article II — EXEMPTIONS
- Article III — ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE
- Article IV — PAYMENT OF FEE, FEE AMOUNTS, AND USE OF FEES
- Article V — TERMINATION OF FEE COLLECTION
- Article VI — APPEALS
- Division 3 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 1 — CODES: BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND OTHERS
- Chapter 1.5 — MODIFIED LIMITED DENSITY OWNER-BUILT RURAL DWELLING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2 — PARKING AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3 — AIRPORT APPROACH ZONE BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — BUILDING MORATORIA DUE TO INADEQUATE SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
- Chapter 5 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 6 — GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
- Chapter 7 — STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Chapter 1 — VISIBILITY CORRIDOR ALONG STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS
- Chapter 1 — PUBLIC NUISANCES ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL PENALTIES
- Chapter 3 — USE OF BUILDINGS FOR SALE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 4 — REGULATION AND REMOVAL OF JUNK VEHICLES
- Chapter 1 — REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
- Chapter 1 — REGULATION OF WRECKING AND SALVAGE YARDS
- Chapter 1 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 2 — SOLAR SHADE CONTROL EXEMPTION
- Chapter 3 — TRANSPORTATION OF WASTES AND BY-PRODUCTS OF FUEL FOR NUCLEAR
- Chapter 4 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Division 9 — MINING OPERATIONS
- Chapter 1 — MINING OPERATIONS
- Chapter 2 — COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT EXTRACTION REVIEW TEAM (CHERT)
- Chapter 1 — SURVEY MONUMENT PRESERVATION FUND
- Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 2 — EMERGENCY ACCESS
- Chapter 3 — SIGNING AND BUILDING NUMBERING
- Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY WATER STANDARDS
- Chapter 5 — FUEL MODIFICATION STANDARDS
- Chapter 6 — ENFORCEMENT
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code Title III · Text as of 2026-10-22
Part 2 — CHAPTER 4¶
Section A: Part 1: Part 2: Section B: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 5: Section C: Section D: Part 1: Part 2: Special Area Combining Zones Regulations That Apply in All or Several Zones Uses and Activities Structures and Facilities Development Standards Regulations That Apply in Sensitive Habitats and Hazardous Areas Nonconforming Uses and Structures Index of Definitions of Language and Legal Terms Use Types Classification of Use Types Glossary of Use Types REGULATIONS OUTSIDE THE COASTAL ZONE Regulations for the Zoning Districts Principal Zones Regulations for the Combining Zones Regulations That Apply in All or Several Zones Uses and Activities Structures and Facilities Development Standards Nonconforming Uses and Structures Index of Definitions of Language and Legal Terms Use Types Classification of Use Types Glossary of Use Types 311-1 311-2 311-3
Chapter 1 — TABLE OF CONTENTS¶
Title and Purpose These Zoning Regulations Are to Be Consistent with the Humboldt County General Plan, Including the Local Coastal Program Plans Where the Zoning Regulations Apply Part 4: (Section Reserved for Future Use)
311-4 311-5 311-6 311-6.1 311-6.2 311-7 311-8 311-8.1 311-8.2 311-8.3 311-9 311-10 311-10.1 311-10.2 311-10.3 311-10.4 311-11 Interpreting the Regulations If a Provision Is Unclear Interpreting the Regulations If Provisions Conflict The List of Principal and Combining Zones Which Are Established and Designated by These Regulations Principal Zones Combining Zones Designation and Adoption of Zoning Maps Uncertainties in Zone Boundaries: How to Resolve Streets or Alleys Scale on Map; Determination by Commission Vacated Street or Alley How the Provisions of This Code Relate to Each Other and to Other Provisions of Law Limitations on Land Uses and Structures Use Requirements Height Requirements Area Requirements Duplicate Use of Open Space and Yards Completion of Existing Buildings When the Regulations Change
Part 2 — CHAPTER 3¶
Part 2 — SPECIAL AREA COMBINING ZONES¶
Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES¶
313-69-94 Alphabetical Listing of Structures and Facilities 313-69
87.1 REPEALED BY ORD. 2717¶
Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS¶
Part 2 — REGULATIONS FOR THE COMBINING ZONES¶
Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS¶
314-96 through 314-98 (Sections Reserved for Future Use) 314-99
Chapter 1 — TITLE III – LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT¶
Chapter 7.5 — Article I –¶
§ 327.5-1. § 327.5-2. Article II – § 327.5-3. § 327.5-4. § 327.5-5. § 327.5-6. § 327.5-7. § 327.5-8. § 327.5-9. § 327.5-10. § 327.5-11. Article III – § 327.5-12. § 327.5-13. § 327.5-14. § 327.5-15. § 327.5-16. § 327.5-16.5. § 327.5-17.
Chapter 9 — Article I –¶
§ 329. § 329-1. § 329-2. Article II – § 329-3. § 329-4. § 329-5. § 329-6. § 329-7. § 329-8. § 329-9. § 329-10. Chapter 9.1 – § 329.1-1. § 329.1-2. § 329.1-3. § 329.1-4. § 329.1-5. § 329.1-6.
Chapter 2.5 — DESIGN FOR SOLAR ACCESS¶
Sections: Findings. Enabling Legislation. Purpose and Intent. Definitions. Design for Solar Access Required. Adequate Solar Access. Application. Exemption Procedure. Cause for Exemption.
Chapter 3.5 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS¶
Sections: Citation and Authority. Purpose and Intent. Consistency. Definitions. Application. Filing and Processing. Fees. Expiration. Development Rights - Vesting on Approval. Development Inconsistent with Zoning. Applications Inconsistent with Current Policies. Conditions On Subsequent Required Approvals. Amendment to Vesting Tentative Map.
Chapter 5.5 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT¶
Sections: Purpose. Definitions. Boundary Corrections. Declaration of Policy. Application Procedures. Project Approval Criteria. Planning Director Action on the Lot Line Adjustment. Public Hearing Requirements. Conditions of Tentative Approval. Appeals. Lot Line Adjustment Effective Period.
Chapter 6 — FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS¶
Sections: Completion of Improvements Compliance with Conditions of Tentative Subdivision Map Approval. Improvement Agreement. Improvement Plans. Improvement Specifications. Utilities Placement. Subdivision Security Amounts. Form of Security. Real Property Liens. Non-Acceptance of Premature Work. Inspection of Improvements Inspection. Time and Type of Inspection. Improvement Review and Inspection Fees. Survey. Monuments. “As Built” Improvement Plans. Final Map Filing of Final Map. Form of Final Map. Final Map Application Failure. Preliminary Soil Reports to Accompany Final Map. Parcel Map Filing of Parcel Map. Form of Parcel Map. Parcel Map Application Failure. Waiver of Requirement of Parcel Map.
Chapter 7.5 — MERGER OF PARCELS¶
Sections: General Purpose. Definitions.
Article II – § 327.5-3. § 327.5-4. § 327.5-5. § 327.5-6. § 327.5-7. § 327.5-8. § 327.5-9. § 327.5-10. § 327.5-11. Article III – § 327.5-12. § 327.5-13. § 327.5-14. § 327.5-15. § 327.5-16. § 327.5-16.5. § 327.5-17. Article IV – § 327.5-18. New Mergers Requirements for Merger Under This Article. Effective Date of Merger. Notice of Intent to Determine Status. Request for Hearing. Procedure for Hearing. Determination When No Hearing Is Requested. Non-Merger. Notice of Non-Merger. Appeals from Decision of Advisory Agency. Continued Merger or Resource Lands Merged by Operation of Law Prior to January 1, 1984 Purpose. Parcels Merged by Operation of Law Prior to January 1, 1984. Conditions for Continued Merger. Notice Required for Continued Merger. Procedures for Hearings Under Article III. Appeals. Effect of Failure to Request Hearing Under Article III. Voluntary Mergers Application for Merger of Parcels; Procedure.
Article I — GENERAL¶
Chapter 8.1 — DRAINAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE FEES IN THE¶
MCKINLEYVILLE DRAINAGE AREA Sections: Adoption of Plan; Application; Findings; Definitions Adoption. Application. Findings. Definitions. Minimum Requirements Runoff Design. Protection from Surface Waters. Adequate Storm Drainage Facilities. Surface Water Flowing from a Subdivision.
§ 328.1-9. § 328.1-10. § 328.1-11. § 328.1-12. Article III – § 328.1-13. § 328.1-14. § 328.1-15. § 328.1-16. § 328.1-17. § 328.1-18. § 328.1-19. Storm Water Disposal Restriction. Capacity of Channels and Conduits. Facilities Design Criteria. Easements. Drainage Fees Establishment of Fees. Amount of Fees. Payment of Fees - Construction on New Existing Parcels. Payment of Fees - New Parcels. Master Storm Drainage Plans Required for Subdivisions. Credit for Listed Drainage Facilities. Conflicting Provisions.
Article I — ADOPTION OF PLAN; APPLICATION; FINDINGS; DEFINITIONS¶
Chapter 9 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE MILL CREEK MARKETPLACE¶
Sections: Application, Findings, Definitions Application. Findings. Definitions. Development Impact Fees, Mill Creek Marketplace Establishment of Fees. Amount of Fees. Payment of Fees. Exemptions. Development Impact Fee Fund. Reimbursement for Construction of the Facilities. Other Authority. Conflicting Provisions.
Chapter 9.1 — THE MCKINLEYVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT PROTECTION FROM¶
CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ODORS PRODUCED BY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS Sections: Findings. Application. Conditions of Approval. Easement Deed. Severability. Affected Area MCSD Odor Easement Ordinance.
Chapter 10 — FIRE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES¶
Sections: Purpose, Findings and Definitions Purpose. Findings. Definitions. Exemptions Exemptions. Establishment of Fee Required Action by Fire District for Fee Adoption. Establishment of Fee by County. Payment of Fee, Fee Amounts, and Use of Fees Time for Payment of Fee. Fee Amounts. Administrative Charge. Use of Fees. Termination of Fee Collection Termination of Fee. Appeals Appeal. Appeal Procedures.
Title III — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT¶
Chapter 1.5 — MODIFIED LIMITED DENSITY OWNER-BUILT RURAL DWELLING REGULATIONS¶
(FOR ALTERNATIVE OWNER BUILDERS) Sections: General Provisions. Purpose and Intent. Application. Existing Buildings. Definitions. Permit Applications. Frequency of Permits. Plans. Waiver of Plans. Plan Modification. Permit Issuance. Permit Validity. Permit Review. Inspections. Inspection Requests and Notices. Temporary Occupancy. Changes in Occupancy. Fees for Permits and Inspection. Records. Liability. Violations Constituting a Public Nuisance. Penal Provisions.
Chapter 2 — TITLE III – LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT¶
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