18.1 C: COASTAL RESOURCE DEPENDENT

18.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these provisions is to establish regulations to protect coastal wetlands and to provide for the development of upland areas adjacent to wetlands consistent with resource protection, and where feasible, resource enhancement. (Former Section CZ#A314-55(A))

18.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to land designated “C” on the Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-55(B))

18.1.3 Modifications Imposed by the Resource Dependent Area Regulations. These regulations shall apply in addition to regulations imposed by the principal zone, development regulations, and other Special Area Combining Zone regulations. Wherever the provisions of these regulations conflict with or are inconsistent in application with any other regulations, the regulation most protective of the wetland resources shall apply. (Former Section CZ#A314-55(C))

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

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Title III Land Use and Development | Humboldt County Code

18.1.4 Principal Permitted Uses. Notwithstanding the regulations imposed by the principal zones, principal permitted development shall be limited to: (Former Section CZ#A314-55(D))

18.1.4.1 Agricultural Use Type:

General Agriculture

18.1.4.2 Industrial Use Type:

Aquaculture

18.1.4.3 Natural Resource Use Types:

Coastal Access Facilities

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management

Wetland Restoration

18.1.4.4 Minor alterations or repairs to existing structures or facilities.

Zone. Conditionally permitted use types as provided in the Principal Zone (RM, CG, MC, etc.) may be permitted if consistent with Wetland Regulations and Transitional Agricultural Lands Regulations, as applicable. (Former Section CZ#A314-55(E))

313-19 “D” Combining Zone Designations