313-17 “B” Combining Zone Designations
17.1 B: BEACH AND DUNE AREAS
17.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that any development permitted in coastal beach and dune areas, as designated in the Coastal Land Use Plan Resource Protection Maps, will not detract from the area’s natural resource value or their potential for providing recreational opportunity. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(A))
17.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply to lands containing beaches or dunes, which are designated “B” on the Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(B))
17.1.3 Modifications Imposed by the Dune and Beach Areas Regulations. These regulations shall be in addition to regulations imposed by the principal zone, development regulations, and other Special Area Combining Zone regulations. Wherever the provisions of these regulations conflict with or are inconsistent in application with any other regulation, the regulation most protective of beach and dune resources shall apply. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(C))
17.1.4 Consultation with Department of Fish and Game. The County shall request the California Department of Fish and Game to review development plans proposed within beaches and dunes areas. The Agency shall be requested to respond within ten (10) days of the referral, and shall be notified that a failure to respond will result in an assumption by the County that the Agency has no concerns or comments. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(D))
17.1.5 Restrictions on Permitted Development. Except as otherwise provided in this section, new development within designated Beach and Dune Areas that is also designated “Natural Resources (NR)” in the applicable Land Use Plan shall be restricted to the following: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E))
17.1.5.1Nature study; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(1))
17.1.5.2Fish and wildlife habitat management; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(2))
17.1.5.3Hunting, fishing and development of minor facilities such as hunting or viewing blinds; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(3))
17.1.5.4Access facilities; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(4))
17.1.5.5Sand removal from unvegetated dunes for safety purposes or to protect existing development and agricultural lands; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(5))
17.1.5.6Dredge spoils disposal; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(6))
17.1.5.7The siting of the following facilities when there is no less environmentally damaging alternative, and environmental damage is minimized; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7))
17.1.5.7.1Electric distribution and water lines, and other utility lines; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(a))
17.1.5.7.2Underground utilities; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(b))
17.1.5.7.3Oil and gas pipelines; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(c))
17.1.5.7.4Pipeline construction for surf zone disposal of dredge spoils; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(d))
17.1.5.7.5Ocean outfall and intake pipelines; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(e))
17.1.5.7.6Public roadway projects consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plans. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(E)(7)(f))
17.1.6 Exceptions to Permitted Development Provisions. Notwithstanding the general provisions of this section, the following development is permitted in the specified geographic locations: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F))
17.1.6.1Humboldt Bay Area Plan: Caretaker’s Residence - to be occupied by either the property owner or caretaker. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F)(1))
17.1.6.2Parking Facilities for Coastal-Dependent Industrial Development: on the West side of New Navy Base Road, when located between the north end of the Eureka airstrip and Samoa and when public parking for access to the beach is also provided. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(F)(2))
17.1.7 Required Findings. Coastal Development Permits for Beach and Dune Areas shall be approved only if the applicable Resource Protection Impact Findings in Chapter 2 are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G))
17.1.8 Required Mitigation. The following mitigation shall be required for all new developments within beach and dune areas: (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G))
17.1.8.1Minimize disturbance of vegetated dunes; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G)(1))
17.1.8.2Replant vegetation in disturbed habitat areas; (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G)(2))
17.1.8.3Provide measures to control wind blown sand; and (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G)(3))
17.1.8.4If Menzie’s wallflowers are adversely impacted, the mitigation shall include protection, and if appropriate, restoration of Menzie’s wallflower habitat off of the project site. (Former Section CZ#A314-58(G)(4))