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Title III›Division 1 — PLANNING›Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES

§ 56.5

Humboldt County Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Humboldt County

56.5.3 Development Standards for Commercial Residential.

56.5.3.1 Site Eligibility. Commercial residential cannot be on a site or adjoining a site where more than onethird (1/3) of the square footage is dedicated to industrial use.

56.5.3.2 Density. The maximum residential density shall be thirty (30) dwelling units per acre. If only residential use is proposed on a vacant lot, there shall be a minimum residential density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre.

56.5.3.2.1 Density Bonus. Density may exceed the maximum of thirty (30) dwelling units per acre if the affordability provisions are met. Eligibility criteria for Density Bonus is codified in Section 314-112.1.

56.5.3.3 Parking. With approval of an administrative permit, a commercial residential project may reduce the required vehicle parking by up to fifty percent (50%) of the spaces for the residential use, and off-street parking facilities for one (1) mixed use may provide parking facilities for other proposed uses within the same development site when the demand for the parking spaces does not result in conflicts. Approval of reductions

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

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in required parking and sharing of parking shall be based on substantial evidence provided by the applicant documenting the adequacy of fewer spaces. Documentation may include but is not limited to customer traffic, location within one-half (1/2) mile of a transit stop with a clear path of travel and connection with appropriate pedestrian and bicycle facilities, available public parking, surrounding land use mix, or peak parking demand of adjacent uses.

56.5.3.3.1 Exceptions to Parking Standards. Parking standards for new residential units allowed as a commercial residential development shall not apply if the commercial residential development is located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of public transit with a clear path of travel and connection with appropriate pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

56.5.3.4 Existing Commercial Use. Conversion of existing commercial space into residential space shall not result in the eviction of existing businesses, except for housing developments allowed by right pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.24 which shall comply with Government Code Section 65852.24(c).

56.5.3.5 No Short-Term Rentals. Rental of any unit created pursuant to this section shall be for a term longer than thirty (30) days. (Ord. 2747, § 2, 10/1/2024)

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  1. ▸ Title III
    Overview
    1. ▸ Division 1 — PLANNING
      Overview
      1. Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AMENDMENTS AND ENFORCE…
      2. Chapter 1
      3. Chapter 2
      4. Chapter 3
      5. Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
      6. Part 2 — SPECIAL AREA COMBINING ZONES
      7. Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
      8. Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
      9. Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      10. Part 4 — REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN SENSITIVE HABITATS AND HAZA…
      11. Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
      12. Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
      13. Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
      14. Part 1 — PRINCIPAL ZONES
      15. Part 2 — REGULATIONS FOR THE COMBINING ZONES
      16. ▸ Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
        Overview
        1. 42.1 APPLICABILITY
        2. 43.1 ACCESSORY USES
        3. 43.2 ALLOWED AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES NOT A NUISANCE (“RIGHT TO…
        4. 43.3 ANIMAL KEEPING
        5. 44.1 REPEALED BY ORD. 2732, § 9, 3/5/2024
        6. 45.1 COTTAGE INDUSTRY
        7. 46.1 DAY SHELTERS
        8. 47.1 EMERGENCY HOUSING UNDER SHELTER CRISIS DECLARATION
        9. 47.2 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
        10. 47.3 EMPLOYEE HOUSING
        11. 50.1 HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ADDRESSES OF CONVENIENCE
        12. 54.1 LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
        13. 55.1 INDOOR RESIDENTIAL CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR P…
        14. 55.2 OUTDOOR CULTIVATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE…
        15. 55.3 MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES
        16. 55.4 COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, DISTRI…
        17. 55.5 INDUSTRIAL HEMP LAND USE REGULATIONS
        18. § 56.5
        19. 58.1 PUBLIC USES
        20. 59.1 REMOVAL OF NATURAL MATERIALS
        21. 60.05 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
        22. 60.1 SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
        23. 61.05 SAFE PARKING AND SAFE SHELTER PILOT PROGRAM
        24. 61.1 STREAMSIDE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND WETLANDS ORDINANCE
        25. 61-2 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
        26. 62.1 TEMPORARY USES
        27. 62.2 TIMBER PRODUCTION
        28. § 62.3
        29. § 62.4
        30. § 62.5
      17. Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
      18. Part 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      19. Part 4 — (SECTION RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE)
      20. Part 5 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
      21. Part 1 — CLASSIFICATION OF USE TYPES
      22. Part 2 — GLOSSARY OF USE TYPES
  2. Title III — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

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