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Title III›Division 1 — PLANNING›Part 2 — REGULATIONS FOR THE COMBINING ZONES

33.1 R - RECREATION

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

(See also, Recreation Combining Zone “X”)

The Recreation Combining Zone is intended to be combined with any principal zone in which the addition of recreational uses is desirable and will not be detrimental to the uses of the principal zone or of adjacent zones. The following regulations shall apply in any zone which is combined with a Recreation Combining Zone. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1; Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 19, 4/7/98)

33.1.3.1 Minimum lot area - as established by the principal zone or five (5) acres, whichever is greater. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(1); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

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

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33.1.3.2 Minimum lot width - 300 feet. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(2); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.3 Minimum yards - front, rear and side, fifty (50) feet. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(3); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.4 Maximum building height - thirty-five (35) feet. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(4); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.5 In addition to permitted uses, maximum ground coverage of the project site shall not exceed two (2) acres. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(5); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.6 All uses as may be permitted on the project site shall by design, operation and management be mutually compatible and shall not be detrimental to any of the principal permitted uses allowed with adjacent zones. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(6); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.7 Development along County roads may be allowed and conditioned upon road or related improvements, on or off-site, to reduce, to an acceptable level as determined by the Hearing officer, the impacts of the project upon the road and related improvements. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(7); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.8 Within the TPZ, AE and AG Zone districts recreational use projects shall:

33.1.3.8.1 Remain under the control of the owner of the agricultural or timber resource lands. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(8)(a); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.8.2 Demonstrate that the project parcel has direct frontage on a public maintained road or a recorded access. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(8)(b); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.8.3 Demonstrate that first consideration was given to locate the project on non-resource production lands, with second consideration given to locate the project on the least productive soils on the resource production lands. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(8)(c); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.8.4 Be conditioned, as part of the Use Permit process, to preclude future land division segregating the recreational use from the resource production areas. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(8)(d); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9 Applications for Use Permits for the development of land in a Recreation Zone shall be accompanied by a plan of the development proposal. Such plan shall include graphic and written material as may be required to show:

33.1.3.9.1 That the project location and the specific project site is suitable for the intended use. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(a); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.2 Topography of the land, contour intervals and drainage patterns. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(b); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

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

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33.1.3.9.3 Proposed access, traffic and pedestrian ways, parking and easements. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(b); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.4 Water and wastewater systems. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(d); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.5 Areas, structures and facilities proposed for habitation, recreation and commercial uses. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(e); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.6 Proposed location of buildings on the land including all dimensions necessary to indicate size of structures, setback and yard areas. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(f); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.7 Proposed landscaping, fencing and screening, signing and outdoor lighting. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(g); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.3.9.8 Such other detailed elevations, plans and other information as may be necessary to adequately evaluate the proposed development. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(c)(9)(h); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.1 Principal Permitted Uses.

33.1.1.1 Uses allowed as Principal Permitted Uses within the Principal Zone. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(a)(1); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 19, 4/7/98)

33.1.2 Uses Permitted With a Use Permit.

33.1.2.1 Commercial recreation facilities. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(1); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/ 76)

33.1.2.2 Commercial uses compatible with recreational uses which in the opinion of the Planning Commission will not impair present and potential uses of the area. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(2); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.2.3 Special occupancy parks for transient use. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(3); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 19, 4/7/98)

33.1.2.4 Public stables and golf courses. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(4); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/ 76)

33.1.2.5 Recreational accommodations as defined in Section C: Index of Definitions of Language and Legal Terms. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(5); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

33.1.2.6 Private noncommercial recreation facilities. (Former Sections INL#315-3.1(b)(6); Added by Ord. 1741, Sec. 2, 7/8/76)

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▸ Contents — Humboldt County Zoning Code
Humboldt County Zoning Code
  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
        Overview
        1. 15.1 APPLICABILITY
        2. 15.2 SPECIAL AREA COMBINING ZONES AND RESPECTIVE DESIGNATIONS
        3. 16.1 AP - AIRPORT SAFETY REVIEW
        4. 17.1 B - SPECIAL BUILDING SITE
        5. 19.1 D - DESIGN CONTROL
        6. 21.1 F - FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
        7. 22.1 G - ALQUIST-PRIOLO FAULT HAZARD
        8. 22.2 GO - GREENWAY AND OPEN SPACE
        9. 27.1 L - LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN
        10. 28.1 M - MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT STANDARD COMBINING ZONE
        11. 28.2 MR – MINERAL RESOURCES COMBINING ZONE
        12. 29.1 N - NOISE IMPACT
        13. 31.1 P - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
        14. 31.2 PRD – PLANNED RURAL DEVELOPMENT
        15. 32.1 Q - QUALIFIED
        16. 33.1 R - RECREATION
        17. 33.2 RR – RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROTECTION
        18. 34.1 S - DEVELOPMENT STANDARD COMBINING ZONE
        19. 34.2 SM - DEVELOPMENT STANDARD COMBINING ZONE
        20. 34.3 SY - DEVELOPMENT STANDARD COMBINING ZONE
        21. 34.4 SZ - DEVELOPMENT STANDARD COMBINING ZONE
        22. 35.1 T - MANUFACTURED HOME COMBINING ZONE
        23. 38.1 PURPOSE
        24. 38.2 APPLICABILITY
        25. 38.3 MODIFICATIONS IMPOSED BY THE STREAMSIDE MANAGEMENT AREAS …
        26. 39.1 X - RECREATION
        27. 40.1 Y - SPECIFIED MINIMUM AND AVERAGE LOT SIZE
        28. 41.1 Z - NO FURTHER SUBDIVISION ALLOWED
      16. Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
      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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