3-1. Access Openings

All access openings to County roads shall be located and constructed in such a manner as to provide safe visibility and be compatible with the County road. Openings to County arterial roads shall be minimized in number.

3-2. Driveways

All construction to connect driveways to County roads shall be authorized by a valid permit. (See Humboldt County Code Title 4, Division 5, Encroachment Permits.) The construction, repair and maintenance of all driveways shall be the responsibility of the property owner, developer or tenant of the abutting property. This responsibility shall include the entire area of driveway from the edge of the existing pavement or traveled way to the property line.

3-3. Scenic Values in Planning and Design

It is the policy of Humboldt County that scenic values be considered when planning and designing roadways. As an agreeable and natural road-side appearance is desirable, the destruction of valuable trees and growth should be avoided if suitable alternative locations are available at reasonable cost.

3-4. Erosion and Water Pollution

It is the policy of Humboldt County that erosion or water pollution pertaining to or resulting from the construction of highways or roadways is to be held to a practical minimum and shall be temporary in nature.

The examples of Best Management Practices found within the appendix to theCounty Grading, Excavation, Erosion and Sediment Control regulations (Section 331-14) may be proposed by applicants or utilized by County staff in the conditioning of any development related application or approval pursuant to the County Subdivision Regulations. (Ord. 2275, § 1, 5/28/2002)