Title III — Land Use and Development›Part 2 — CHAPTER 4›Chapter 2 — TABLE OF CONTENTS
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 312-15 Waiver of Procedures for Emergencies
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 312-15 · Text as of 2026-10-22
15.1 APPLICABILITY¶
The procedural requirements of this Chapter may be waived by the Director to permit development in an emergency. For purposes of this provision, “emergency” is defined as: “a sudden, unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property or essential public services.” (Former Section CZ#A315-27(A))
15.2 PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF PROCEDURES¶
15.2.1 A petition for waiver of the procedural requirements for necessary emergency…¶
by letter to the Department or, if time does not allow, by phone or in person. The following information shall, when feasible to do so, be provided with the petition: (Former Section CZ#A315-27(B)(1-3))
15.2.1.1 The location, nature and cause of the emergency;¶
15.2.1.2 The remedial, protective or preventive work required to deal with the…¶
15.2.1.3 The circumstances during the emergency that appear to justify the waiver of…¶
requirements, including the probable consequences of failing to take immediate corrective action.
15.3 PROCEEDINGS FOR WAIVER OF PROCEDURES¶
15.3.1 The Department shall verify the existence and nature of the emergency and,…¶
facts relied upon by the petitioner. (Former Section CZ#A315-27(C)(1))
15.3.2 The Department shall provide public notice of the emergency work, with the…¶
determined on the basis of the nature of the emergency. (Former Section CZ#A315-27(C)(2))
15.3.3 Upon issuance of an emergency Coastal Development Permit, the Department shall…¶
Commission, in writing, of the nature of the emergency and the work involved, and shall provide copies of this report to any person requesting a copy. (Former Section CZ#A315-27(C)(3))
15.4 CRITERIA FOR WAIVER OF PROCEDURES¶
The normal procedural requirements for obtaining a development permit or variance, as required by this Code, may be waived, and an emergency development permit or variance may be conditionally or unconditionally granted, only if the Director, or designee, makes all of the following findings: (Former Section CZ#A315-27(D); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
15.4.1 An emergency exists that requires action more quickly than permitted by strict…¶
requirements; (Former Section CZ#A315-27(D)(1))
15.4.2 Public comment received on the emergency action proposed, if any, has been…¶
15.4.3 The emergency action would be consistent with the policies of the adopted County…¶
regulations of this zoning ordinance. (Former Section CZ#A315- 27(D)(3))
15.4.4 The proposed work can and will likely be completed within twenty (20) working…¶
specified by the Director; and (Former Section CZ#A315-27(D)(4); Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
15.4.5 For emergency development located within the Coastal Zone, the proposed work…¶
permit jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission pursuant to the Public Resources Code Section 30600.5. (Former Section CZ#A315-27(D)(5))
15.5 STANDARD PERMIT OR VARIANCE REQUIRED¶
Following the issuance of an emergency development permit or variance, application shall be made for the required development permit or variance in accordance with Section 312-5, Filing Applications for Permits and Variances, and other applicable provisions of this Code.
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