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

71.1 COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURES

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

71.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to provide procedures for the designation of County historical structures and the preservation of designated County historical structures. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(A))

71.1.2 Designation of County Historical Structures. The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, designate any structure within the unincorporated areas of the County to be a County historical structure. In making this designation, the Board of Supervisors shall review the significance of the structure in the context of Humboldt County history. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(B))

71.1.3 Demolition or Exterior Alteration of Designated County Historical Structures. No designated County historical structure shall be demolished, altered, improved, or otherwise changed in exterior appearance except as hereinafter provided: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C))

71.1.3.1 Normal repair and maintenance of a County historical structure shall be allowed without first securing Design Review approval. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(1))

71.1.3.2 Exterior alterations of County historic structures shall be limited to necessary repairs and shall be subject to Design Review. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(2))

71.1.3.3 Within the sixty (60) day period, the Board of Supervisors shall determine whether any Federal, State, or local agencies or organizations can acquire the structures and site, or make other suitable arrangements with the owner which would protect the historical significance of the structure. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(3))

71.1.4 Exceptions to Minimum Parcel Size. An exception to the minimum parcel size may be made for the purposes of historic preservation for County designated historical structures, or for buildings listed on the State or Federal Historic Register where: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D))

71.1.4.1 It will not adversely impact the viability of continued agricultural operations; (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D)(1))

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

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71.1.4.2 No additional building sites beyond what would be permitted as part of the existing agricultural operations are created. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D)(2))

313-72 (Section Reserved for Future Use)

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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
        Overview
        1. 69.05 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
        2. 69.1 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
        3. 71.1 COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURES
        4. 73.1 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES, MAJOR
        5. 74.1 FENCES
        6. 83.1 OIL AND GAS PIPELINES
        7. 87.1 REPEALED BY ORD. 2717
        8. 87.2 SHORELINE PROTECTION STRUCTURES
        9. 87.3 SIGNS AND NAMEPLATES
        10. 88.1 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
        11. 91.1 WIND-GENERATING FACILITY
      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
      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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