Humboldt County Municipal Code § 312-31 Supplemental

31.1 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES¶

31.1.1 There is no less environmentally damaging feasible alternative; (Former Section…¶

31.1.2 Transmission rights-of-way will be routed to minimize impacts on the views of…¶

designated Coastal Scenic or Coastal View Areas, and will avoid locations which are near habitat, recreational, or archeological resources, wherever feasible; and (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(1)(b))

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31.1.3 Above-ground transmission lines will be sited so as to minimize visual impacts…¶

above-ground transmission line must be sited in a view corridor, it will not extend along the road right-of-way for continuous extended distances. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(1)(c))

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31.2 OIL AND GAS PIPELINES¶

31.2.1 There is no less environmentally damaging feasible alternative; (Former Section…¶

31.2.2 The best feasible mitigations, adequate to offset significant adverse impacts,…¶

31.2.3 Protection against the spillage of crude oil, gas, petroleum products, or…¶

provided in relation to any development or transportation of such materials. Effective containment and cleanup facilities and procedures will be provided for accidental spills that do occur; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(d))

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31.2.4 The proposed pipeline will follow existing utility corridors where they are…¶

will avoid sensitive habitat areas, and archaeological sites, except that where avoidance of a sensitive habitat area or archaeological site is not feasible, effective mitigation measures will be employed to minimize adverse impacts; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(e))

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31.2.5 Active faults or other geologically unstable areas will be avoided where…¶

designed to mitigate the potential impacts of such hazards; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(f))

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31.2.6 If above-ground pipelines must be sited in a highly scenic area, it will be…¶

and other means as necessary; and (Former Section CZ#A315- 16(E)(2)(g))

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31.2.7 Aboveground pipelines will not be sited in Coastal Scenic Areas as designated on…¶

31.3 WIND ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES¶

31.3.1 The facility will have no significant adverse impact on sensitive habitat…¶

31.4 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL¶

31.4.1 The project will use an existing approved disposal site, except that where use…¶

feasible, new projects may be located in any zone outside the urban limit line except NR and PR; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(4)(b))

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