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Title III — Land Use and Development›Part 2 — CHAPTER 4›Chapter 1 — TABLE OF CONTENTS

Humboldt County Municipal Code § 311-4 Interpreting the Regulations If a Provision Is Unclear

Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Humboldt County

Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 311-4 · Text as of 2026-10-22

4.1 If ambiguity is found in the content or application of the Zoning Regulations, the…

ascertain all relevant facts, consider the ambiguity and interpret the regulations. Interpretations by the Hearing Officer in making a decision on a discretionary permit are subject to appeal, pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 312-2.13, of these regulations. Interpretations by the Director, or designee, in making decisions on zoning clearance certificates are not subject to appeal. However, where the zoning regulations are unclear, a Special Permit may be submitted and processed to a decision for any proposed use or development. (Former Section CZ#A311-5; Ord. 1705, 9/10/85; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

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4.2 The Director of the Community Development Services Department shall maintain a…

interpretations, which interpretations shall be maintained as public records and shall be referenced to the code section which they interpret. The Director shall, within budget constraints, take action as soon as possible to amend the code and eliminate the ambiguity. (Former Section CZ#A311-5; Ord. 1705, 9/10/85; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

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