Chapter 9.42 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 80 and 212.

The open space zoning designation is to be placed on property under the following circumstances:

• A. When by the nature of its use, such as regional transmission or electricity, or its natural limitation, such as being subject to flooding or faulting, make the property inappropriate for habitation or development.

• B. When the property is under public control and is intended for development of public uses or preservation as a public resource. Under this circumstance buildings may be permitted.

• (Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 394 § 3, 1993; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Agriculture;

Cemeteries.

Public parks and passive open space;

Public buildings; when the public building is ancillary to a public park and/or recreation facility.

Public recreational facilities;

Stormwater drainages, natural and improved;

Utility corridors; and

Wildlife and habitat conservation. (Ord. 256 § 5(1), 1989; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:

Private recreational facilities and ancillary commercial uses;

Public utility structures and public service facilities; however transmission lines serving only the immediate area are permitted without a conditional use permit;

Other uses not involving buildings or other permanent improvements, and not involving undue present or future hazard to life or property, within the judgment of the planning commission. (Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 394 § 2, 1993; Ord. 774 § 6, 2016; Ord. 789 § 11, 2017; Ord. 801 § 2, 2017; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Uses not listed in this chapter are expressly prohibited. No land shall be used nor buildings and structures hereafter be erected, altered, enlarged, or otherwise modified in this zoning district unless said use and improvement is in compliance with the district provisions. (Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Residential uses not permitted. (Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

All newly-created lots shall meet the following minimum net dimensions:

• A. Area: five-acre net lot area.

• B. Depth: no minimum.

C. Width: no minimum. (Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Areas within the OS district are to be protected from extensive building encroachment. Necessary amenities, appurtenant structures, or public services, e.g., picnic shelters, mausoleums, clubhouses, or public buildings, may be allowed in those areas where such facilities are warranted or necessary provided approval is granted under appropriate provisions of this code.

(Ord. 256 § 5, 1989; Ord. 394 § 4, 1993; Ord. 777 § 4, 2016; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)