8.1 U: UNCLASSIFIED ZONE

As provided in this Code, all of the unincorporated area of the County not otherwise zoned is designated as the Unclassified or U Zone. This area has not been sufficiently studied to justify precise zoning classifications. The following Code sections have been adopted to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and to insure orderly development in conformance with the General Plan. (Former Section INL#314-2(a); Ord. 894, Sec. 1, 12/19/72)

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314-8.1 U: UNCLASSIFIED ZONE
Principal Permitted Uses
One (1) family dwelling.
Accessory dwelling unit.
General agriculture.
Rooming, and boarding of not more than two (2) persons.
Manufactured home.
Tiny house villages and dependent unit villages, with a land use designation of Residential-Medium Density
(RM) or Residential-Low Density (RL) at a density no greater than allowed by the General Plan or as may be
modified by a combining zone, with connection to public water and wastewater.
Uses Permitted With a Special Permit
Tiny house villages and dependent unit villages, with a land use designation of Residential-Medium Density
(RM) or Residential-Low Density (RL) at a density no greater than allowed by the General Plan or as may be
modified by a combining zone, without connection to public water and wastewater.
Uses Permitted With a Use Permit
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The Humboldt County Code is current through Ordinance 2784, passed March 10, 2026.

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314-8.1 U: UNCLASSIFIED ZONE
Emergency dependent unit villages and alternative lodge parks with a land use designation of Residential-
Medium (RM), Commercial General (CG) or Commercial Services (CS).
Tiny house villages and dependent unit villages, at a density no greater than allowed by the General Plan
or as may be modified by a combining zone, with connection to public water and wastewater.
All other uses not specified in the subsection, Principal Permitted Uses, may be permitted upon the
granting of a Use Permit.
Other Regulations for All Permitted Uses
Minimum Lot Area Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
Minimum Lot Width Fifty (50) feet.
Maximum Lot Depth Three (3) times the width.
Minimum Lot Depth One hundred (100) feet.
Minimum Yard Setbacks*
Front Twenty (20) feet.
Rear Ten (10) feet.
Side Five (5) feet.
Minimum Distance Twenty (20) feet.
Between Major Buildings
Maximum Ground Coverage Forty percent (40%).
Maximum Building Height (None specified.)
Other Regulations for Uses Permitted With a Use Permit
The building height, site area, setbacks and other requirements for all other uses shall be as required by
the Planning Commission in the granting of a Use Permit.
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314-8.1 U: UNCLASSIFIED ZONE
Emergency dependent unit villages and alternative lodge parks with a land use designation of Residential-
Medium (RM), Commercial General (CG) or Commercial Services (CS).
Tiny house villages and dependent unit villages, at a density no greater than allowed by the General Plan
or as may be modified by a combining zone, with connection to public water and wastewater.
All other uses not specified in the subsection, Principal Permitted Uses, may be permitted upon the
granting of a Use Permit.
Other Regulations for All Permitted Uses
Minimum Lot Area Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
Minimum Lot Width Fifty (50) feet.
Maximum Lot Depth Three (3) times the width.
Minimum Lot Depth One hundred (100) feet.
Minimum Yard Setbacks*
Front Twenty (20) feet.
Rear Ten (10) feet.
Side Five (5) feet.
Minimum Distance Twenty (20) feet.
Between Major Buildings
Maximum Ground Coverage Forty percent (40%).
Maximum Building Height (None specified.)
Other Regulations for Uses Permitted With a Use Permit
The building height, site area, setbacks and other requirements for all other uses shall be as required by
the Planning Commission in the granting of a Use Permit.
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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, “G - Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard,” and the “Fire Safe” Regulations at Division 11 of Title III.

(Former Sections INL#314-2(b)(1-4); INL#314-2(c); INL#314-3(a)(1-4); INL#314-3(b)) (Ord. 2678, § 6, 7/13/2021; Ord. 2742, § 4, 8/20/2024; Ord. 2743a, § 4, 8/20/2024)

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

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314-9 Mixed Use Zone Districts