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

91.1 WIND-GENERATING FACILITY

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

91.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the development of wind-generating facilities as an alternative energy source, while ensuring that such facilities are not detrimental to public safety, and that associated environmental effects, including adverse visual impacts, are minimized. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(A))

91.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply in all zones in which wind-generating facilities are permitted. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(B))

91.1.3 Permit Review. The following concerns, at a minimum, shall be considered in proposals for windgeneration facilities subject to the permit procedures in Chapter 2, Procedures, of this Code. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C))

91.1.3.1 Parcel size; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(1))

  • 91.1.3.2 Relationship to other structures; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(2))

91.1.3.3 Effects on downwind sites; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(3))

91.1.3.4 Compliance with Uniform Building Code and National Electrical Code; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(4))

91.1.3.5 Rotor and tower safety; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(5))

91.1.3.6 Noise; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(6))

91.1.3.7 Electromagnetic interference; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(7))

  • 91.1.3.8 Utility notification; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(8))

  • 91.1.3.9 Height; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(9))

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

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91.1.3.10 Liability insurance; (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(10))

91.1.3.11 Appearance and design. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C)(11))

91.1.4 Required Findings. Wind-generating facilities shall be approved only if the applicable Civic Development Impact Findings of Chapter 2: Procedures, Supplemental Findings (312-31.3), are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C))

313-92 through 313-94 (Sections Reserved for Future Use)

SECTION B: REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN ALL OR SEVERAL ZONES

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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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