16.3 AP: AIRPORT SAFETY REVIEW

16.3.1 Purpose. The purpose of these provisions is to establish regulations to maintain compatibility between proposed land uses and development and Humboldt County airports. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(A))

16.3.2.1 To lands designated AP on the Zoning Maps that are described in Section 333, Chapter 3, Division 3, Title III, of the Humboldt County Code as clear zones, approach zones, transition zones, and beneath the flight track; or

16.3.2.2 To lands identified in the Technical Report for the Humboldt County Airports Master Plan as appropriate for airport safety review zoning. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(B))

16.3.3 Permitted Land Use. The following Airport Safety Review Zoning Matrix table specifies the land uses that are permitted, and the type of permit required, when the AP - Airport Safety Review Zone is combined with a principal zone district. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(C))

16.3.4 Development Standards. In addition to the development standards of the applicable principal zone, the following standards shall apply whenever the AP - Airport Safety Review Zone is combined with the principal zone: (Former Section CZ#A314-50(D))

16.3.4.1 No structure, tree, or other object shall be permitted to exceed the height limits established in Section 331, of the Humboldt County Code. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(D)(1))

16.3.4.2 Buildings constructed over thirty-five (35) feet may be allowed if a Special Permit is obtained. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(D)(2))

16.3.4.3.1 The maximum density in an approach zone is one unit per three acres. A minimum of one dwelling unit (1du) per lawfully created lot is permitted, even if this density is exceeded, but a Special Permit is required. The Special Permit process shall be used to retain, to the maximum extent feasible, the contiguous open space in the approach zone. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(D)(3))

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

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16.3.4.3.2 Exceptions to the maximum density of one unit per three acres within an approach zone may be permitted subject to approval by the Director of the Department of Public Works, which approval shall occur during the Special Permit process. (Former Section CZ#A314-50(D)(3))

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AIRPORT SAFETY REVIEW ZONE MATRIX
Approach Transitional Beneath
Use Clear Zone
Zone Zone Flight Track
Residential Use Types having an average SP SP A A
density of less than ten dwelling units per
acre (10du/a)
Residential Use Types having an average NA SP SP SP
density of ten or more dwelling units per
acre (10+du/a)
High Occupancy Use Types whether NA SP A A
permanent or temporary and whether in
or out of a structure which result in
assemblages of more than 25 persons
per acre (excluding streets)
Structures SP A A A
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• “NA” Developments of this type are not permitted uses in this zone.

• “SP” Special Permit required. Review for consistency with Airport/Land Use Safety Compatibility Criteria.

• “A” Use Permitted consistent with principal zone requirements.

313-17 “B” Combining Zone Designations