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106.1 AGRICULTURE EXCLUSIVE SIXTY ACRE MINIMUM (AE-60) LAND DIVISION

106.1.1 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated AE-60 on the County Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(A))

106.1.2 General Provisions. Division of lands zoned AE-60 acres shall not be permitted, except that division of lands to a minimum size of twenty acres (20a) may be permitted subject to the regulations of this section and the Transitional Agricultural Land regulations. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(B))

106.1.3 Required Conditions for Approval of Land Divisions Creating Substandard Parcels. A subdivision creating an agricultural parcel of less than sixty acres (60a) may be approved only upon satisfaction of all the following conditions. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(C))

106.1.3.1Execution of a Land Conservation Contract (Williamson Act contract) with the County; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(C)(1))

106.1.3.2Acknowledgment in a recorded conveyance and agreement, recorded on the title, to the effect that although the new parcel is of a size below that considered an economically viable agricultural unit, its creation was approved for a specific agricultural purpose, and that no further land division or other conversion from agricultural use shall be permitted in the future even if agricultural use of such a parcel does not provide adequate economic return; and (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(C)(2))

106.1.3.3Rezoning of any substandard parcel to AE-20. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(C)(3))

106.1.4 Required Findings. In addition to the requirements and conditions of this section, the Hearing Officer may approve a division of AE-60 land of less than sixty acres (60a), to a minimum size of twenty acres (20a), if the applicable findings in Chapter 2, Procedures, including but not limited to those in Sections 312-18 through 312-49, Supplemental Findings, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.2(D))

106.2 AGRICULTURE EXCLUSIVE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ACRE MINIMUM (AE-160) LAND DIVISION

106.2.1 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated AE-160 on the County Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(A))

106.2.2 General Provisions. Division of land zoned AE-160, which would create any parcel of less than 160 acres, shall not be permitted, except that division of land creating smaller parcels may be permitted provided the following requirements are all met: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(B))

106.2.2.1The average parcel size shall be no smaller than twenty acres (20a). (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(B)(1))

106.2.2.2New lots or parcels shall be no smaller than one acre (1a) and no larger than two and one-half acres (2.5a), and such lots or parcels shall be clustered together adjacent to existing developed areas of the ranch, or on portions of the site least suited for agricultural use and where the adverse effects on coastal resources will be minimized. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(B)(2))

106.2.2.3The created lots shall be zoned AE Agricultural Exclusive with a minimum parcel size that prohibits further subdivisions that would establish an average parcel size smaller than twenty acres (20a). (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(B)(3))

106.2.3 Required Conditions for Approval of Land Divisions. The rezoning and subdivision creating parcels of less than 160 acres shall be approved only upon satisfaction of two (2) or more of the following conditions, which shall apply to the remaining land resulting from the division: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(C))

106.2.3.1Execution of a Land Conservation Contract (Williamson Act Contract) with the County; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(C)(1))

106.2.3.2Acknowledgment either on the parcel map or in a recorded conveyance and agreement to the effect that, although the new parcel is of a size below that considered an economically viable agricultural unit, its creation was approved for a specific agricultural purpose, and no further land division or other conversion from agricultural use shall be permitted in the future even if agricultural use of such a parcel does not provide adequate economic return; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(C)(2))

106.2.3.3Conveyance of an open space easement to the County of Humboldt, or other public entity or private non-profit entity having as its primary purpose and chief goal the preservation of agricultural or open space lands. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(C)(3))

106.2.4 Required Findings. In addition to the requirements and conditions of this Section, the Hearing Officer may approve a division of AE-160 land of less than 160 acres if all the applicable findings in Chapter 2, Procedures, including but not limited to those in Sections 312-18 through 312-49, Supplemental Findings, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.3(D))

106.3 AGRICULTURE EXCLUSIVE SIX HUNDRED ACRE MINIMUM (AE-600) LAND DIVISION

106.3.1 Applicability. The Coastal AE-600 Land Division Requirements shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated AE-600 on the County Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(A))

106.3.2 General Provisions. Division of land zoned AE-600, which would create any parcel of less than 600 acres, shall not be permitted, except that divisions of land creating smaller parcels may be permitted provided the following requirements are met: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(B))

106.3.2.1The average parcel size shall be no smaller than 160 acres. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(B)(1))

106.3.2.2New lots or parcels shall be no smaller than one acre (1a) and no larger than five acres (5a), and such lots or parcels shall be clustered together adjacent to existing developed areas of the ranch, or on portions of the site least suited for agricultural use and where the adverse effects on coastal resources will be minimized. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(B)(2))

106.3.2.3The created lots shall be zoned AE Agricultural Exclusive with a minimum parcel size that prohibits further subdivisions that would establish an average parcel size smaller than 160 acres. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(B)(3))

106.3.3 Required Conditions for Approval of Land Divisions. The rezoning and subdivision creating parcels of less than 600 acres shall be approved only upon satisfaction of two (2) or more of the following conditions, which shall apply to the remaining land resulting from the division: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(C))

106.3.3.1Execution of a Land Conservation Contract (Williamson Act Contract) with the County; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(C)(1))

106.3.3.2Acknowledgment in a recorded conveyance and agreement to the effect that, although the new parcel is of a size below that considered an economically viable agricultural unit, its creation was approved for a specific agricultural purpose, and no further land division or other conversion from agricultural use shall be permitted in the future even if agricultural use of such a parcel does not provide adequate economic return; or (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(C)(2))

106.3.3.3Conveyance of an open space easement to the County of Humboldt, or other public entity or private non-profit entity having as its primary purpose and chief goal the preservation of agricultural or open space lands; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(C)(3))

106.3.4 Required Findings. In addition to the requirements and conditions of this Section, the Hearing Officer may approve a division of AE-600 land of less than 600 acres if all of the applicable findings in Chapter 2, including but not limited to those in Sections 312-18 through 312-49, Supplemental Findings, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.4(D))

106.4 COASTAL RECREATIONAL (CR) LAND DIVISION

106.4.1 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated CR-Coastal Recreation on the County Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.6(A))

106.4.2 Required Conditions. Conditions of approval for division of lands designated CR shall include the following: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.6(B))

106.4.2.1No conversion from commercial recreational use shall be permitted in the future; and (Former Section CZ#A314-19.6(B)(1))

106.4.2.2Acknowledgment, in a recorded conveyance and agreement within the chain of title, to the effect that the parcel was created for recreational purpose(s) only. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.6(B)(2))

106.4.3 Required Findings. In addition to the requirements and conditions of this Section, the Hearing Officer may approve a division of CR land if all of the applicable findings in Chapter 2, including but not limited to those in Sections 312-18 through 312-49, Supplemental Findings, are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.6(C))

106.5 RURAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE (RA) LAND DIVISION

106.5.1 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated for Rural Residential Agriculture (RA). (Former Section CZ#A314-19.1(A))

106.5.2 Land Division Criteria. Land divisions in coastal areas zoned RA shall be permitted only if at least fifty percent (50%) of the lots in the same zone, and within the same Coastal Land Use Planning Area where the proposed development is to be located, have been developed with a permitted main building. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.1(B))

106.6 COMMERCIAL TIMBER (TC) AND TIMBER PRODUCTION ZONE (TPZ) LAND DIVISION

106.6.1 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated TC or TPZ on the County Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(A))

106.6.2 General Provisions. Any division of timberlands which create parcels of less than forty acres (40a) shall not be permitted, except sites for timber processing and related facilities where the remainder parcel stays in the original zone. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(B))

106.6.3 Required Conditions for Approval of Land Division. The subdivision of timberlands of less than 160 acres shall be approved only upon the preparation and approval of a joint timber management plan, as required pursuant to Government Code Section 51100 and following, which shall also provide for: (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C))

106.6.3.1 Restocking. Including stocking to minimum levels described by the District Forest Practices Rules; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(1))

106.6.3.2 Access. That will insure joint use by all persons with interests in the parcels subject to the management plan of access roads, log landings, and similar facilities. Deeded access routes are required; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(2))

106.6.3.3 Statement of Purpose and Intent of Management. Including scope and intensity of management for both the timber and compatible uses; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(3))

106.6.3.4 Topography and Physical Features. Including site classes and soil types; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(4))

106.6.3.5 Timber Inventory. Including species, age classes, stocking levels, volume and growth; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(5))

106.6.3.6 Management Descriptions. Including silvaculture, stand regulation, cutting cycle, expected yields, regeneration systems, intermediate treatments, harvest systems, access systems, protection of timber from fir, insects, disease, and erosion, and protection of compatible uses; (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(6))

106.6.3.7 Organization. Including: cost allocations for management, road construction maintenance, and protection; statements of legal rights and responsibilities, including but not limited to rights of way, easements, and deed restrictions; and provisions for continuity of management; and (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(7))

106.6.3.8 Schedule. Including harvesting, regeneration, protection, and management guide update. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(C)(8))

106.6.5 Additional Required Conditions for Approval of Land Division in Commercial Timberland (TC) Zones. These regulations shall apply to lands located within the County’s Coastal Zone designated Commercial Timberland (TC). (Former Section CZ#A314-19.1(A))

106.6.4.1Land divisions in coastal areas zoned TC shall be permitted only if at least fifty percent (50%) of the lots in the same zone, and within the same Coastal Land Use Planning Area where the proposed development is to be located, have been developed with a permitted main building. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.1(B))

106.6.5 Bond Required. All work required for Joint Timber Management Plans shall be secured by a guarantee or bond with the County. (Former Section CZ#A314-19.5(D))