Title II — ADMINISTRATION›Part 2 — STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
Humboldt County Municipal Code § 91.1 Wind-Generating Facility
Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County
Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code § 91.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
91.1.1 Purpose.¶
The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the development of wind-generating facilities
as an alternative energy source, while ensuring that such facilities are not detrimental to public safety, and that associated environmental effects, including adverse visual impacts, are minimized. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(A))
91.1.2 Applicability.¶
91.1.3 Permit Review.¶
The following concerns, at a minimum, shall be considered in proposals for wind-
generation facilities subject to the permit procedures in Chapter 2, Procedures, of this Code. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C))
91.1.3.1 Parcel size; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(1))¶
91.1.3.2 Relationship to other structures; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(2))¶
91.1.3.3 Effects on downwind sites; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(3))¶
91.1.3.4 Compliance with Uniform Building Code and National Electrical Code; (Former…¶
91.1.3.5 Rotor and tower safety; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(5))¶
91.1.3.6 Noise; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(6))¶
91.1.3.7 Electromagnetic interference; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(7))¶
91.1.3.8 Utility notification; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(8))¶
91.1.3.9 Height; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(9))¶
91.1.3.10 Liability insurance; (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(10))¶
91.1.3.11 Appearance and design. (Former Section CZ A314-39(C)(11))¶
91.1.4 Required Findings.¶
Wind-generating facilities shall be approved only if the applicable Civic Development
Impact Findings of Chapter 2: Procedures, Supplemental Findings (312-31.3), are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-39(C))
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