Humboldt County Municipal Code Part 1 Uses and Activities

Each and every zone shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in addition to the requirements and regulations set out in each of the zone regulations. (Former Section INL#316-1, Ord. 519, Sec. 601, 5/11/65) 314-43-68 Alphabetical Listing of Uses and Activities 314-43

Public uses as defined in this Code, shall be permitted in any zone without the necessity of first obtaining a Use Permit. However, the locations of proposed public uses shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation at least thirty (30) days prior to the acquisition of sites or rights-of-way for the public use. (Former Section INL#316-14; Ord. 519 Sec. 614, 5/11/65) 314-59

Surface removal of minerals and natural materials, including building and construction materials to be used for commercial purposes, shall be allowed in any zone with a use permit. A discretionary (special or conditional use) permit is not required for onsite excavation and removal of material for normal construction of buildings, structures or underground facilities, or where such removal is primarily for grading and land leveling, except where the activity is subject to the Streamside Management Area Ordinance, Section 314-61.1. (Ord. 519, § 617, 5/ 11/1965; Ord. 2275, § E, 5/28/2002) 314-60

The purpose of these regulations is to facilitate development of supportive housing as defined in

California Government Code. California Government Code Section 65582 defines supportive housing as housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to an on-site or off- site service that helps residents retain the housing, improve his or her health status, and maximize their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use subject to the same requirements and restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

Supportive housing that consists of single residential units is

principally permitted in all zones where single-family residential development is principally permitted, and is subject only to the development standards applicable to residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

Multifamily supportive housing developed under California

Government Code 65650 et seq., consisting of fifty (50) units or less that meets all of the following requirements is principally permitted in the R-3, R-4, C-1, C-2, C-3, CH, MB, MU1 and MU2 zoning districts, provided:

(55) years.

One hundred percent (100%) of the units within the development, excluding

managers’ units, must be restricted to lower income households, and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. Lower income households has the same meaning as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5.

At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the units in the

development or twelve (12) units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. In developments with fewer than twelve (12) units, one hundred percent (100%) of those units must be restricted to residents in supportive housing.

The applicant must submit a plan for providing supportive services, with

documentation demonstrating that supportive services will be provided on site to residents in the project as required by California Government Code Section 65651, and describing those services, which must include all of the following:

The supportive housing development must replace rental

dwelling units in the manner provided in California Government Code Section 65915.

Units within the development, excluding managers’ units, include at least one (1)

bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

For a development with twenty (20) or fewer total units, at

least ninety (90) square feet shall be provided for on-site supportive services. For a development with more than twenty-one (21) units, at least three percent (3%) of the total nonresidential floor area must be provided for on-site supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

regarding

supportive housing, as that section may be amended.

residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

Supportive housing located in C-1, C-2,

C-3 or MB zoning districts is permitted above the ground floor as the primary use. Supportive housing units may be located on the ground floor in C-1, C-2, C-3, or MB zoning districts with a special permit.

Supportive housing located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a public transit stop is

not subject to minimum parking requirements. (Ord. 2275, § D, 5/28/2002; Ord. 2629, § 9, 6/11/2019; Ord. 2693, § 2, 6/7/2022; Ord. 2721, § 2, 7/11/2023; Ord. 2729, § 2, 1/9/2024) 314-62

Timber Production as defined in this Code, and not regulated by a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Timber Harvest Plan shall be allowed with a Special Permit in RS, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Zones. Timber production activities in other than residential zones shall be as provided by the regulations for the individual zoning district. (Former Section INL#316-19; Amended by Ord. 1876, Sec. 9, 9/26/89) 314-62.3 Tiny House Villages The purpose of these regulations is to allow groups of three (3) or more tiny houses or moveable tiny houses to improve housing diversity and encourage development of new low-cost permanent housing.