7.5 TE: TIMBERLAND EXCLUSIVE ZONE

The Timberland Exclusive or TE Zone is intended to provide standards and restrictions for the preservation of timberlands for growing and harvesting timber on properties one hundred sixty (160) acres or larger in size planned Timberland on the General Plan Land Use Map that is not zoned TPZ pursuant to Section 314-7.4 and the California Timberland Productivity Act of 1982, Government Code Section 51100 et seq.

314-7.5 TE: TIMBERLAND EXCLUSIVE ZONE Principal Permitted Uses

Growing and harvesting of timber and accessory uses compatible thereto.

Accessory agricultural uses and structures listed at Sections 314-43.1.3 (Permitted Agricultural Accessory Uses) and 314-69.1.1 (Permitted Agricultural Accessory Structures).

One (1) family dwelling or manufactured home, accessory dwelling unit, and normal accessory uses and structures for owner or caretaker subject to the special restrictions of Section 314-7.4.1.6, Special Restrictions Regarding Residences.

Management for watershed and wetland restoration.

Management for fish and wildlife habitat.

A use integrally related to the growing, harvesting and processing of forest products, including but not imited to roads, log landings, and log storage areas (portable chippers and portable sawmills are considered a part of “processing”).

The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance of gas, electric, or water facilities.

Grazing and other agricultural uses.

Temporary labor camps, less than one (1) year in duration, accessory to timber harvesting or planting operations.

Recreational use of the land by the public, with or without charge, for any of the following: walking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting and skiing.

Cottage industry, subject to cottage industry regulations.

Uses Permitted With a Use Permit

Timber production processing plants (buildings) for commercial processing of wood and wood products, including but not limited to sawmills, lumber and plywood mills, but not including a pulp mill.

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

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314-7.5 TE: TIMBERLAND EXCLUSIVE ZONE
Incidental camping area, tent camp, temporary recreational vehicle park, special occupancy parks, and
similar recreational uses.
Timber-related visitor-serving: burl shops, timber museums, interpretive centers, etc., which do not
change the character of the principal use.
Public recreation and public access facilities.
The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance of wind or hydroelectric solar or biomass
generation, and other fuel or energy production facilities.
Oil and gas drilling and processing, metallic mining, surface mining.
Any use not specifically enumerated in this division, if it is similar to and compatible with the uses
permitted in the TE Zone.
Other Regulations
Minimum Lot Area Forty (40) acres.
Minimum Lot Width One hundred (100) feet.
Maximum Lot Depth (None specified.)
Minimum Yard Setbacks*
Front Thirty (30) feet;
Rear Twenty (20) feet;
Side Ten percent (10%) of the lot width on each side but not more than twenty
(20) feet shall be required.
Outbuildings Outbuildings shall not be less than twenty (20) feet from any dwelling on
the premises.
Maximum Ground Coverage Thirty-five percent (35%).
Maximum Building Height (None specified.)
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*** Note:** Setbacks may be modified by other provisions of this Code or State law. For example, see Section 314-22.1: “Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard” and the “Fire Safe” Regulations at Title III, Division 11.