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Title III›Division 1 — PLANNING›Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

69.1 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

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

69.1.1 Permitted Agricultural Accessory Structures. The following accessory structures shall be permitted in the (AE) Agricultural Exclusive, (AG) Agriculture General, and (TPZ) Timber Production Zones: (See also, Permitted Agricultural Accessory Uses, Section 314-43.1, for principal permitted uses in AE, AG and TPZ zones.) (Former Section INL#316-2.1; Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.1 Windmills, not including windmills that produce energy for export off of the ranch or farm; (Former Section INL#316-2.1(1); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.2 Greenhouses which do not result in lot coverage exceeding 5 acres on lots 20 acres or larger in size, or exceeding 25% of the lot coverage for lots less than 20 acres in size, either individually or collectively, with or without a perimeter foundation, and without an improved floor or footpath which will preclude the agricultural use of the underlying soil. Greenhouses with an improved floor or footpath which will preclude the agricultural use of the underlying soil shall not be located on prime agricultural soils, but may be located on non-prime agricultural soils with a Special Permit. Concrete, asphalt, and similarly constructed footpaths are permitted within a greenhouse located on non-prime agricultural soils, and may be permitted on prime agricultural soils with a Special Permit. (Former Section INL#316-2.1(2); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.3 Silos; (Former Section INL#316-2.1(3); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.4 Tank Houses; (Former Section INL#316-2.1(4); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.5 Barns and outbuildings; (Former Section INL#316-2.1(5); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.6 Coops; (Former Section INL#316-2.1(6); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.7 Drainage facilities and structures. (Note: In the Coastal Zone these facilities and structures are subject to the following regulations, as applicable: Coastal Wetlands, Streams and Riparian Corridors Protection, Transitional Agricultural Lands, and Chapter 2: Procedures); (Former Section INL#316-2.1(7); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.8 Roadside Stands/Sales of Agricultural Products. Operation of a single roadside stand for the display and sales of only those products produced on the premises, or on other property owned or leased by the vendor, as permitted by these regulations, provided that the stand does not exceed an area of 200 square feet, and is located not nearer than fifteen (15) feet from any street or highway right-of-way.

69.1.1.9 Public Stables for 6 horses or less. Public stables for 7 or more horses may be permitted with a Special Permit. (Former Section INL#316-2.1(9); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

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

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69.1.1.10 Other Necessary and Customary Structures.

69.1.1.10.1 Accessory structures in addition to those identified in this Chapter, which are necessary and customarily associated with, and are appropriate, incidental and subordinate to agricultural activity as determined by the Director. (Former Section INL#316-2.1(10); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

69.1.1.10.2 Buildings or structures, which result in lot coverage exceeding 5 acres on lots 20 acres or larger, or exceed 25% lot coverage on lots less than 20 acres, either individually or collectively, shall not be permitted as agricultural accessory structures and shall only be permitted with a Special Permit. (Former Section INL#316-2.1(10); Added by Ord. 2189, Sec. 1, 2/9/99)

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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
      16. Part 1 — USES AND ACTIVITIES
      17. ▸ Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
        Overview
        1. 69.05 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
        2. 69.1 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
        3. 69.2 AIRPORTS
        4. 73.1 FENCES
        5. 75.1 GUEST HOUSES
        6. 81.1 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
        7. 84.2 PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDINGS
        8. 85.1 QUASI-PUBLIC STRUCTURES AND USES
        9. 87.2 SIGNS
        10. 88.1 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
        11. 91.2 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS 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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