8-4. Deeded Water Rights

Deeded water rights and easements shall be acquired prior to approval of the Final or Parcel Map, where applicable, or shown thereon if created by said map.

9. Water Courses.

If the subdivision is traversed by any water course, channels, streams or creeks, the subdivider may be required to provide by dedication or otherwise rights-of-way or easements for storm drainage purposes conforming substantially with the lines of such water courses, channels, streams or creeks. Where design permits, the center of said easement shall be substantially the same as the center of the water course and shall serve as the common property line of abutting lots. The subdivider shall provide by dedication or otherwise further and sufficient rightsof-way or easements as shall be required for structures or channel changes or both, to dispose of surface and storm waters.

10. Drainage Facilities.

Flood control and drainage facilities affording positive storm water disposal shall be designed and provided by the subdivider. The subdivider shall construct any drainage facilities that may be necessary to protect property within and affected by the subdivision. If, in the opinion of the Director ofPublic Works, it is impracticable to construct drainage facilities at the time of the construction of other subdivision improvements, or the construction of such drainage facilities may be deferred until a date subsequent to the construction of other improvements, the subdivider may, in lieu of constructing such drainage facilities, pay to the County of Humboldt the estimated costs, as determined by the Director of Public Works, of the construction of such drainage facilities.

Drainage facilities referred to herein are such drainage facilities as are shown on the current adopted drainage plan for the drainage area in which the subdivision is to be located. Said drainage plan shall contain an estimate of the total cost of constructing the local drainage facilities and a map of the drainage are showing its location and the type and location of proposed drainage facilities.

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

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11. Flood Hazards.

Subdivisions located in areas subject to flood hazard shall be specially designed, engineered and constructed to provide that all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

12. Railroads and Grade Crossings.

Where railroad crossings are involved, the plan of subdivision will be considered in its relation to the probability of grade separation or other treatment, and shall be required to conform to Public Utilities Commission and railroad requirements in anticipation of such treatment.

13. Landscaping.

If the subdivider desires landscaping on public rights-of-way, it shall meet the approval of the Public Works Department.