Humboldt County Municipal Code § 313-35 “T” Combining Zone Designations

providing that development in transitional agricultural lands is conducted in such a manner as to maintain long- term wetland habitat values and minimize short-term habitat degradation within these environmentally sensitive habitat areas. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(A))

on the Zoning Maps, and to unmapped areas as defined in this Chapter, Section C: Index of Definitions of Language and Legal Terms. These regulations shall not apply to lands designated “W” - “Wetland,” which are subject to the Wetland Area Combining Zone Regulations set forth in this chapter. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(B))

determine the upland boundary of transitional agricultural land: (Former Section CZ#A314-64(C)(1))

level) if tidegates, dikes, or other drainage works were not in place; or (Former Section CZ#A314-64(C)(1)(b))

Adjustment of this section (see subsection 313-35.1.4). (Former Section CZ#A314-64(C)(1)(c))

mean sea level) are not Transitional Agricultural Lands, the burden of proof thereof rests upon said party. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(D)(1))

mean sea level) are Transitional Agricultural Lands, the burden of proof thereof rests upon said party. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(D)(2))

not be limited to a review and analysis of the boundary of the wetland prior to alteration for agricultural use, as indicated by soils maps, elevation, or historic information, including maps and photographs. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(D)(3))

Transitional Agricultural Land Boundary or the Transitional Agricultural Land Boundary Adjustment Regulations (see Sections 35.1.3 and 35.1.4), any areas with drained or filled hydric soils that are no longer capable of supporting a predominance of hydrophytes shall not be considered transitional agricultural lands and such areas are exempt from the requirements of this section. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(E))

regarding the precise locations of boundaries of the Transitional Agricultural Land designation shall be resolved in accordance with the Procedure for Boundary Adjustment of Sensitive Habitat Areas. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(F))

Transitional Agricultural Land Regulations shall be in addition to regulations imposed by the Principal Zones, Development Regulations, and other Special Area Combining Zone regulations. Wherever the provisions of these regulations conflict with or are inconsistent in application with any other regulation, the regulation most protective of wetland resources shall apply. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(G))

Transitional Agricultural Land, the County shall cooperate closely with the Coastal Commission, the Department of Fish and Game, Agricultural Stabilization and Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Extension, and farm organizations. Agencies commenting on proposed development within Transitional Agricultural Lands shall be requested to respond to the Planning Division within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the notice. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(H))

erosion. Modification of dikes includes minor relocation where, for example, a river changes course necessitating relocation of the dike landward or seaward, provided however, that there is no significant increase in gross acreage under cultivation. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(I)(2))

CZ#A314-64(J))

gates; (Former Section CZ#A314-64(J)(2))

no division of Transitional Agricultural Lands shall be permitted which would create a new parcel of less than sixty acres (60a) if the parcel created will consist entirely of designated Transitional Agricultural Lands, except where the division is necessary for a wetland restoration project. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(K))

applicable Resource Protection Impact Findings of Chapter 2, Procedures, Supplemental Findings, shall be made. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(L))

tidal sloughs; (Former Section CZ#A314-64(M)(1))

that all crossings may require a stream alteration agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game (contact the State Agency for more information, as the County does not create or process these agreements); (Former Section CZ#A314-64(M)(3))

completion of the activity and the site revegetated to its former condition; (Former Section CZ#A314-64(M)(4))

the mitigation requirements of the Coastal Wetland regulations. (Former Section CZ#A314-64(M)(5))

313-36 & 313-37 (Sections Reserved for Future Use)