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71.1 COUNTY HISTORIC STRUCTURES

71.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to provide procedures for the designation of County historical structures and the preservation of designated County historical structures. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(A))

71.1.2 Designation of County Historical Structures. The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, designate any structure within the unincorporated areas of the County to be a County historical structure. In making this designation, the Board of Supervisors shall review the significance of the structure in the context of Humboldt County history. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(B))

71.1.3 Demolition or Exterior Alteration of Designated County Historical Structures. No designated County historical structure shall be demolished, altered, improved, or otherwise changed in exterior appearance except as hereinafter provided: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C))

71.1.3.1Normal repair and maintenance of a County historical structure shall be allowed without first securing Design Review approval. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(1))

71.1.3.2Exterior alterations of County historic structures shall be limited to necessary repairs and shall be subject to Design Review. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(2))

71.1.3.3Within the sixty (60) day period, the Board of Supervisors shall determine whether any Federal, State, or local agencies or organizations can acquire the structures and site, or make other suitable arrangements with the owner which would protect the historical significance of the structure. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(C)(3))

71.1.4 Exceptions to Minimum Parcel Size. An exception to the minimum parcel size may be made for the purposes of historic preservation for County designated historical structures, or for buildings listed on the State or Federal Historic Register where: (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D))

71.1.4.1It will not adversely impact the viability of continued agricultural operations; (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D)(1))

71.1.4.2No additional building sites beyond what would be permitted as part of the existing agricultural operations are created. (Former Section CZ#A314-35(D)(2))