Title II — ADMINISTRATION›Part 2 — CHAPTER 4›Chapter 2 — TABLE OF CONTENTS
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 9.2 Public Hearing May Be Waived
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 9.2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
A public hearing may be waived, as indicated in the table, “Public Hearing Requirements and Authorized Hearing Officer,” upon making all of the following findings: (Former Section INL#317-40.3; CZ#A315-5; Ord. 1726, Sec. 4, 3/ 4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
9.2.1 The permit application, in the Hearing Officer’s opinion, qualifies for approval;…¶
INL#317-40.3(1); CZ#A315-5(A); Ord. 1726, Sec. 4, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)
9.2.2 The permit application is not being processed in conjunction with an application…¶
hearing; and (Former Section INL#317-40.3(2); CZ#A315-5(B); Ord. 1726, Sec. 4, 3/4/86; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/ 6/00)
9.2.3 A written request for a public hearing has not been received by the Department…¶
Officer’s administrative action. (Former Section INL#317-40.3(3); CZ#A315-5(C); Ord. 1726, Sec. 4, 3/4/86) 9.2.4 9.2.4 TABLE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZED HEARING OFFICER *** Application Type May Be Waived1 Director2 Zoning Administrator2 Planning Commission Special Permit (SP) W O O Use Permits (UP) that are categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA O O Use Permits (UP) that require environmental review under CEQA O O Coastal Development Permits that are appealable to the California Coastal Commission O O Coastal Development Permits that are appealable to the California Coastal Commission and qualify as minor development consistent with Section 312-9.2.5 W Coastal Development Permits that are not appealable to the California Coastal Commission W O Planned Unit Development Permits O O *** Consistent with California Government Code Section 65852.2 there is no requirement to hold a public hearing for Accessory Dwelling Units that require Coastal Development Permit (CDP). “W” indicates that the Public Hearing may be waived.
“O” identifies the Authorized Hearing Officer. 1 Subject to making all required findings of Section 312-9.2. 2 The Zoning Administrator or Director may refer any application for a permit or variance to the Planning Commission for a decision, as permitted by Section 312-1.2.5. (Former Section INL#317-40.3(3); CZ#A315-5(C); Ord. 1726, Sec. 4, 3/4/86, Amended by Ord. 2167, Sec. 18, 4/7/98, Amended by Ord. 2367A, 7/25/06)
9.2.5 The Hearing Officer may waive the requirement for a public hearing on a Coastal…¶
application for a minor development that is appealable to the Coastal Commission only if both of the following occur: (Added by Ord. 2367A, 7/25/06)
9.2.5.1 Notice is provided to all persons who would otherwise be required to be…¶
as well as any other persons known to be interested in receiving notice that a public hearing will not be held unless requested by any interested person within 15 days.
9.2.5.2 No request for a public hearing is received by the local government within 15…¶
date of sending the notice pursuant to section 9.2.5.1.
9.2.6 Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) do not require a public hearing consistent with…¶
California Government Code Section 65852.2. (Ord. 2367A, 7/25/2006; Ord. 2717, § 3, 6/27/2023; Ord. 2734, § 5, 3/ 5/2024) 312-10 Rights Attached to Permits and Variances
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