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Humboldt County Municipal Code § 11.1 Minor Deviation from the Plot Plan
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 11.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
11.1.1 Definition of Minor Deviation.¶
11.1.1.1 An increase or decrease of less than 10 percent of the gross area of any yard,…¶
area or parking area; (Former Section CZ#A315-20(A)(1))
11.1.1.2 An increase or decrease of less than 10 percent of the size of any building or…¶
land area covered by any building or structure; (Former Section CZ#A315-20(A)(2))
11.1.1.3 An increase or decrease of less than 10 percent of the height of any building…¶
part thereof, or of the depth or area of an excavation, slope or working area; or (Former Section CZ#A315-20(A)(3); Amended by Ord. 1875, Sec. 6, 9/26/89)
11.1.1.4 In the case of development permits, an increase in the number of buildings or…¶
the plot plan so as not to increase by more than 10 percent the total land area covered by all buildings and structures. (Former Section CZ#A315-20(A)(4))
11.1.2 Intent.¶
This section provides for situations where it is necessary to deviate from a plan in a minor way
which is consistent with the purpose and intent of the related variance or development permit. The intent of this section is to provide for flexibility in the operation of variances and development permits by permitting these minor deviations to be administratively granted by the Director. It is not the intent of this section to permit deviations from plot plans which violate the intent and purpose of the related variance or development permit or any of it’s conditions, or to allow any action for which a variance or development permit would be required by the Zoning Regulations. The Director may authorize a minor deviation from the plot plan. (Former Section CZ#A315-20(B))
11.1.3 Application Form, Filing and Fee.¶
Application for a minor deviation from a plot plan shall be made on the
form prescribed by the Director, and shall be filed with the Department. The fee prescribed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors shall be paid when application is made. (Former Section CZ#A315-20(C))
11.1.4 Required Findings.¶
A minor deviation from a plot plan may be granted by the Director only after finding
that: (Former Section CZ#A315-20(D); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
11.1.4.1 The deviation does not constitute a substantial change in the variance or…¶
11.1.4.2 The deviation will not adversely affect adjacent property or property owners;…¶
11.1.4.3 The deviation does not affect the conformity of the plot plan with permit…¶
11.1.4.4 The deviation will not alter the findings made when the original permit or variance was approved.¶
(Former Section CZ#A315-20(D)(4))
11.1.5 Decision is Final.¶
The Director’s decision shall be final and not appealable; provided, however, that the
denial by the Director of a request for a minor deviation shall not prevent the applicant from applying for a new or modified variance or development permit. (Former Section CZ#A315-20(E); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
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