Title II — ADMINISTRATION›Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 71.1 County Historic Structures
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 71.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
71.1.1 Purpose.¶
The purpose of these regulations is to provide procedures for the designation of County
historical structures and the preservation of designated County historical structures. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(A))
71.1.2 Designation of County Historical Structures.¶
The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, designate
any structure within the unincorporated areas of the County to be a County historical structure. In making this designation, the Board of Supervisors shall review the significance of the structure in the context of Humboldt County history. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(B))
71.1.3 Demolition or Exterior Alteration of Designated County Historical Structures.¶
No designated County
historical structure shall be demolished, altered, improved, or otherwise changed in exterior appearance except as hereinafter provided: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C))
71.1.3.1 Normal repair and maintenance of a County historical structure shall be…¶
securing Design Review approval. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(1))
71.1.3.2 Exterior alterations of County historic structures shall be limited to…¶
subject to Design Review. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(2))
71.1.3.3 Within the sixty (60) day period, the Board of Supervisors shall determine…¶
State, or local agencies or organizations can acquire the structures and site, or make other suitable arrangements with the owner which would protect the historical significance of the structure. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(3))
71.1.4 Exceptions to Minimum Parcel Size.¶
An exception to the minimum parcel size may be made for the
purposes of historic preservation for County designated historical structures, or for buildings listed on the State or Federal Historic Register where: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D))
71.1.4.1 It will not adversely impact the viability of continued agricultural…¶
CZ#A314-35(D)(1))
71.1.4.2 No additional building sites beyond what would be permitted as part of the…¶
operations are created. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D)(2)) 313-72 (Section Reserved for Future Use) 313-73
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