Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES

313-42 General Provisions

Applicability. These General Regulations shall apply to all zones and all use classifications unless otherwise stated. (Former Section CZ#A314-1(A); Ord. 519, Sec. 601, 5/11/65; Ord. 1662, Sec. l, 11/27/84)

313-43-68 Alphabetical Listing of Uses and Activities

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46.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that spoils disposal is planned and carried out to avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and water circulation, that spoils discharge or disposal takes place in the least environmentally damaging manner and location, and that feasible mitigation measures be provided to minimize adverse environmental effects. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(A))

46.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply throughout the Coastal Zone, wherever dredge spoils are proposed to be discharged or deposited. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(B))

46.1.3 Location of Dredge Spoils Disposal Sites. Dredge spoils disposal is preferred at those sites designated for such purpose on the resource protection maps of the Coastal Land Use Plan. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(C))

46.1.4 Protection of Designated Sites. Dredge spoils disposal sites identified on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan Resource Protection Maps shall be protected for spoils disposal. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(D))

46.1.5 Findings Required. Dredge spoils disposal shall be approved only if the applicable Industrial Development Findings in this Code are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(E))

313-47 through 313-49 (Sections Reserved for Future Use)

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61.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that proposed solid waste disposal projects shall be sited and developed to avoid or minimize harmful effects to human health, natural resources and scenic resources. (Former Section CZ#A314-34(A))

61.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply in all zones in which the Solid Waste use type is permitted, including but not limited to proposed expansions at existing solid waste disposal sites, and to proposed new project sites. (Former Section CZ#A314-34(B))

61.1.3 Supplemental Application Materials. In addition to materials required pursuant to the Permit Procedures in Chapter 2 of this Code, applications for solid waste disposal projects shall include a solid waste disposal plan, which shall include: (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C))

61.1.3.1 Estimates of the quantity of waste to be disposed of and the area and volume required for disposal, on an annual basis, including five (5) and ten (10) year projections; (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(1))

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

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61.1.3.2 Description of toxicity and harmful effects on people, plants, and animals of material to be disposed of; (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(2))

61.1.3.3 Site alternatives and description of impacts associated with each, a list of possible future uses for each of the sites considered, and a list of uses which would not be possible after project completion; (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(3))

61.1.3.4 Relationship of this disposal project to other disposal projects in the area; (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(4)

61.1.3.5 A monitoring and mitigation program to insure the prevention of damage to soil, plant and animal life, and surface and subsurface water supplies; (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(5))

61.1.3.6 A reclamation and restoration plan, including descriptions of recontouring, revegetation, visual buffering during and after the project; and (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(6))

61.1.3.7 Assessment of conformity with the Humboldt County Solid Waste Management Plan. (Former Section CZ#A314-34(C)(7))

61.1.4 Required Findings. Solid waste disposal projects shall be approved only if the applicable Civic Development Impact Findings in this Code are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-34(D))

61.1.5 Compliance with Applicable Laws. It should be noted that any solid waste disposal facility must, in addition to complying with these zoning regulations, comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws related to solid waste disposal.