25-813
Socha Variance for Solar Panel Array Assessor Parcel Number: 202-231-023 Record Number: PLN-2025-19243 Fortuna Area A Variance is requested to reduce the front and side yard setbacks on a 4.1-acre parcel to accommodate a ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array to support an existing residence. The proposed array will be located approximately ten (10) feet from Mill Street right-of-way setback, and approximately ten (10) feet from the westerly (side) property line. The Humboldt County Code requires front yard setbacks to be 20 feet and side yard setbacks to be 30 feet in the Agriculture General (AG) zone districts with a B Combining zone (special building site) on properties over 2.5-acres. The Variance is requested to place the approximately 52-foot by 10-foot solar array in an area providing the most solar gain without having to remove legacy orchard trees and is otherwise undevelopable due to slope. The parcel is currently developed with an approximately 2,300 square foot single-family residence and served with municipal water and an on-site wastewater treatment system.
- Committee
- Zoning Administrator
- Introduced
- June 13, 2025
- On agenda
- June 26, 2025
- Passed
- June 26, 2025
Where it was heard
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