Chapter 14.380 — P-Q PUBLIC OR QUASI-PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICT

The P-Q district is intended to provide for a wide range of public, institutional and auxiliary uses which may be established in response to the health, safety, cultural and welfare needs of the citizens of Biggs.

(Formerly 14.165.010; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

• (1) Buildings, facilities and land uses owned, leased or operated by the city of Biggs;

• (2) Public facilities and infrastructure, including but not limited to flood control channels, domestic water facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, public and private roadways, and utility transmission lines;

• (3) Greenbelts, parks, landscaped areas and public trails;

(4) Emergency shelters as defined in BMC § 14.20.365 . (Formerly 14.165.020; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017; Ord. 433 § 3 (Exh. I), 2024)

Land may be used as follows, subject to securing a use permit, within the P-Q district:

• (1) Buildings, facilities and land uses owned, leased or operated by the Biggs Unified School District;

• (2) Public and private schools;

• (3) Historical sites and museums;

(4) Public parking facilities. (Formerly 14.165.030; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Whenever a use is proposed for the P-Q district which is not listed in this chapter as a permitted or conditional use, the planning commission shall determine whether the use is appropriate within this district, and if so, as either a permitted or conditional use. In making its determination, the planning commission shall find as follows:

• (1) That the use would not be incompatible with other existing or allowed uses in the district;

• (2) That the use would not be detrimental to the continuing development of the area in which the use would be located; and

(3) That the use would be in harmony with the purposes of the zoning district. (Formerly 14.165.040; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

The minimum lot size within the P-Q district shall be 7,200 square feet. Less area may be allowed if the planning commission finds that a smaller property is suitable by virtue of its unique character or purpose.

(Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Maximum impervious coverage by buildings, roads and parking shall be 25 percent. Additional coverage may be allowed if approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Maximum structure height within the P-Q district shall be 40 feet. The planning commission may, however, grant an exception, subject to the provisions of Chapter 14.180 BMC (Exceptions), to allow a structure or building to be erected to a height of not to exceed 60 feet. (Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

All standards for development in the P-Q district that are defined as conditional uses, pursuant to BMC § 14.380.040 , shall be established and set forth as conditions of approval of the required use permit.

(Formerly 14.165.050; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)