Humboldt County Municipal Code § 87.2 Shoreline Protection Structures

The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the construction of shoreline protection

structures consistent with the maintenance of adjacent shoreline areas and with maintenance of off-shore sand transport. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(A))

The Shoreline Protection Structures Regulations shall apply to development proposing

shoreline protection structures. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(B))

Shoreline protection structures, including revetments, breakwater bulkheads, graving yards,

groins, seawalls, and other such construction, that alter natural shoreline processes may only be permitted as follows: (Former Section CZ#A314-32(C))

action where relocation of the structures is not feasible; (Former Section CZ#A314-32(C)(1))

modification and repair of dikes in Transitional Agricultural Lands. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(C)(4))

Permanent shoreline structures, other than revetment of existing dikes,

shall be permitted only when based on a comprehensive study of area wide shoreline processes which study assesses long-term effects of the structures on sand transport, down drift beaches, circulation patterns and flow rates, including effects such as erosion, shoaling, or reflection of wave energy on adjacent shorelines. Projects other than placement of revetment on existing dikes, must be designed by a Registered Civil Engineer with expertise in shoreline processes. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(D))

The County shall request the Department

of Boating and Waterways to review plans for construction of shoreline protective structures. The Department may recommend measures to mitigate adverse effects on shoreline processes. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(E))

Shoreline protection structures shall be permitted only if the applicable Public Safety

Impact Findings in Chapter 2, Procedures, Supplemental Findings, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(F))

Shoreline protection structures shall be constructed such that adverse impacts on

shoreline sand supply and public access have been eliminated or minimized by the project’s design or through other mitigation measures such as providing alternate access. (Former Section CZ#A314-32(G))

Consistent with the Emergency Provisions in Chapter 2, Procedures,

temporary shoreline structures may be permitted in emergencies as determined by the Director, provided that any such temporary structure is either: (Former Section CZ#A314-32(H))