Chapter 2.5 — Design for Solar Access — Humboldt County Zoning Code

§ 322.5-1. Findings.
§ 322.5-2. Enabling Legislation.
§ 322.5-3. Purpose and Intent.
§ 322.5-4. Definitions. § 322.5-5. Design for Solar Access Required.

The Humboldt County Code is current through Ordinance 2784, passed March 10, 2026.

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§	322.5-6.	Adequate Solar Access.
§	322.5-7.	Application.
§	322.5-8.	Exemption Procedure.
§	322.5-9.	Cause for Exemption.

Chapter 3 –	Tentative Subdivision Maps
§ 323-1.	Preliminary Map.
§ 323-2.	Filing of Tentative Subdivision Maps; Examination.
§ 323-3.	Fees.
§ 323-4.	Transmittal of Map.
§ 323-5.	Data on Tentative Subdivision Map.
§ 323-6.	Statements to Accompany Tentative Subdivision Map.
Chapter 3.5 –	Vesting Tentative Maps
§ 323.5-1.	Citation and Authority.
§ 323.5-2.	Purpose and Intent.
§ 323.5-3.	Consistency.
§ 323.5-4.	Defnitions.
§ 323.5-5.	Application.
§ 323.5-6.	Filing and Processing.
§ 323.5-7.	Fees.
§ 323.5-8.	Expiration.
§ 323.5-9.	Development Rights - Vesting on Approval.
§ 323.5-10.	Development Inconsistent with Zoning.
§ 323.5-11.	Applications Inconsistent with Current Policies.
§ 323.5-12.	Conditions On Subsequent Required Approvals.
§ 323.5-13.	Amendment to Vesting Tentative Map.

Chapter 4 –	Improvements and Dedications
§ 324-1.	Improvements.
§ 324-2.	Private Lanes.
§ 324-3.	Access.
§ 324-4.	Dedications and Ofers of Dedication.
§ 324-5.	Waiver of Direct Access.
§ 324-5.5.	Special Provisions for Subdivisions within Timberland Preserves.
§ 324-6.	Special Provisions for Sixty-Acre Subdivisions.
§ 324-7.	Dedication of Land for Schools.
§ 324-8.	Improvements Sized for Property Not within Subdivision.
§ 324-9.	Open-Space Dedications.

The Humboldt County Code is current through Ordinance 2784, passed March 10, 2026.

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§ 324-10. Fees for Planned Bridges, Major Thoroughfares and Drainage Facilities.
Chapter 5 – Action on Tentative Subdivision Maps
- § 325-1. Subdivision Technical Review Committee Action.
- § 325-2. Subdivision Technical Review Committee Report.
- § 325-3. Public Notice of Tentative Subdivision Map Hearing.
- § 325-3.5. Public Notice of Subdivision Application.
- § 325-4. Advisory Agency Action on Tentative Subdivision Maps.
- § 325-5. Disapproval of Applications for Subdivision Maps; Findings.
- § 325-6. Map Application Failure.
- § 325-7. Excessive Cost to the County.
§ 325-7.5. Board of Supervisors Review of Action of the Advisory Agency. § 325-8. Appeals. § 325-9. Exceptions. § 325-10. Planned Unit Subdivision Exceptions. § 325-11. Minimum Lot Size Modification. § 325-12. Building Setbacks. § 325-13. Waiver of General Plan Density for Legal Nonconforming Units.
Chapter 5.5 – Lot Line Adjustment
- § 325.5-1. Purpose.
- § 325.5-2. Definitions.
- § 325.5-3. Boundary Corrections. § 325.5-4. Declaration of Policy. § 325.5-5. Application Procedures. § 325.5-6. Project Approval Criteria. § 325.5-7. Planning Director Action on the Lot Line Adjustment. § 325.5-8. Public Hearing Requirements. § 325.5-9. Conditions of Tentative Approval. § 325.5-10. Appeals. § 325.11. Lot Line Adjustment Effective Period.
Chapter 6 – Final and Parcel Maps
- Article I – Completion of Improvements
  - § 326-1. Compliance with Conditions of Tentative Subdivision Map Approval.
  - § 326-2. Improvement Agreement. § 326-3. Improvement Plans. § 326-4. Improvement Specifications. § 326-5. Utilities Placement.

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§ 326-6.	Subdivision Security Amounts.
§ 326-6.2.	Form of Security.
§ 326-6.3.	Real Property Liens.
§ 326-7.	Non-Acceptance of Premature Work.
Article II –	Inspection of Improvements
§ 326-11.	Inspection.
§ 326-12.	Time and Type of Inspection.
§ 326-13.	Improvement Review and Inspection Fees.
§ 326-14.	Survey.
§ 326-15.	Monuments.
§ 326-16.	“As Built” Improvement Plans.
Article III –	Final Map
§ 326-21.	Filing of Final Map.
§ 326-22.	Form of Final Map.
§ 326-23.	Final Map Application Failure.
§ 326-24.	Preliminary Soil Reports to Accompany Final Map.
Article IV –	Parcel Map
§ 326-31.	Filing of Parcel Map.
§ 326-32.	Form of Parcel Map.
§ 326-33.	Parcel Map Application Failure.
§ 326-34.	Waiver of Requirement of Parcel Map.
Chapter 7 –	Reversion to Acreage by Final Map or Parcel Map
§ 327-1.	Data for Reversion to Acreage.
§ 327-2.	Fees.
§ 327-3.	Reversion to Acreage by Parcel Map.
§ 327-4.	Resubdivision.
Chapter 7.5 –	Merger of Parcels
Article I –	General
§ 327.5-1.	Purpose.
§ 327.5-2.	Defnitions.
Article II –	New Mergers
§ 327.5-3.	Requirements for Merger Under This Article.
§ 327.5-4.	Efective Date of Merger.
§ 327.5-5.	Notice of Intent to Determine Status.
§ 327.5-6.	Request for Hearing.
§ 327.5-7.	Procedure for Hearing.
§ 327.5-8.	Determination When No Hearing Is Requested.

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§ 327.5-9. Non-Merger.
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- **§ 327.5-10. Notice of Non-Merger.** 

- **§ 327.5-11. Appeals from Decision of Advisory Agency.** 
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- Article III – Continued Merger or Resource Lands Merged by Operation of Law Prior to January 1, 1984
  - § 327.5-12. Purpose.
  - § 327.5-13. Parcels Merged by Operation of Law Prior to January 1, 1984.
  - § 327.5-14. Conditions for Continued Merger.
  - § 327.5-15. Notice Required for Continued Merger.
  - § 327.5-16. Procedures for Hearings Under Article III.
  - § 327.5-16.5. Appeals.
  - § 327.5-17. Effect of Failure to Request Hearing Under Article III.
- Article IV – Voluntary Mergers
  - § 327.5-18. Application for Merger of Parcels; Procedure.
Chapter 8 – Enforcement and Penalties for Violation
- § 328-1. Prohibitions. § 328-2. Penalties for Violation. § 328-3. Notice of Violation.
- § 328-4. Void Permits.
- § 328-5. Nuisance.

Chapter 8.1 – Drainage Facility Improvements and Drainage Fees in the McKinleyville Drainage Area

Article I – Adoption of Plan; Application; Findings; Definitions
- § 328.1-1. Adoption. § 328.1-2. Application. § 328.1-3. Findings.
- § 328.1-4. Definitions.
Article II – Minimum Requirements
- § 328.1-5. Runoff Design.
- § 328.1-6. Protection from Surface Waters.
- § 328.1-7. Adequate Storm Drainage Facilities. § 328.1-8. Surface Water Flowing from a Subdivision.
- § 328.1-9. Storm Water Disposal Restriction.
- § 328.1-10. Capacity of Channels and Conduits.
§ 328.1-11. Facilities Design Criteria. § 328.1-12. Easements.
Article III – Drainage Fees

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§ 328.1-13. Establishment of Fees.
§ 328.1-14. Amount of Fees.
§ 328.1-15. Payment of Fees - Construction on New Existing Parcels.
§ 328.1-16. Payment of Fees - New Parcels.
§ 328.1-17. Master Storm Drainage Plans Required for Subdivisions.
§ 328.1-18. Credit for Listed Drainage Facilities.
§ 328.1-19. Conflicting Provisions.

Appendix to Division 2 of Humboldt County Code Title III Establishing Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards

Purpose

Interpretation

Section 1 - Administration of Roadway Design Section 2 - Basic Design Policies and Geometric Standards Section 3 - Other Policies Section 4 - Design Standards for Roadway Categories Figures Section 5 - Streets and Highways Section 6 - Street Names and Signs Section 7 - Lots Section 8 - Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Section 9 - Water Courses Section 10 - Drainage Facilities Section 11 - Flood Hazards Section 12 - Railroads and Grade Crossings Section 13 - Landscaping