Humboldt County Municipal Code § 46.1 Dredge Spoils Disposal

The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that spoils disposal is planned and carried out to

avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and water circulation, that spoils discharge or disposal takes place in the least environmentally damaging manner and location, and that feasible mitigation measures be provided to minimize adverse environmental effects. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(A))

These regulations shall apply throughout the Coastal Zone, wherever dredge spoils are

proposed to be discharged or deposited. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(B))

Dredge spoils disposal is preferred at those sites designated

for such purpose on the resource protection maps of the Coastal Land Use Plan. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(C))

Dredge spoils disposal sites identified on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan

Resource Protection Maps shall be protected for spoils disposal. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(D))

Dredge spoils disposal shall be approved only if the applicable Industrial Development

Findings in this Code are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(E)) 313-47 through 313-49 (Sections Reserved for Future Use) 313-50