Title 17 — Zoning›Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses
Chapter 17.11 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC DISTRICT
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§ 17.11.010. Purpose. ¶
The purposes of the PQ Public and Quasi-Public District are to:
A. Provide areas for various types of Public and Quasi-Public facilities needed to serve residents, businesses, and visitors by implementing the Public and Quasi-Public Land Use (P-Q) land use designation in the General Plan;
B. Ensure that the development and operation of Public and Quasi-Public uses protects and enhances the character and quality of life of surrounding residential areas and that their uses are compatible with adjoining uses; and
C. Provide for uses and services that are provided by both Public entities and Quasi-Public entities regulated by the Public Utility Commission that serve residents, businesses, and visitors.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.11.020. Land Use Regulations. ¶
Table 17.11.020 below prescribes the land use regulations for the Public and Quasi-Public District. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other sections of this Title. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 17.72 , Use Classifications.
TABLE 17.11.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC DISTRICT
“P”—Zoning Permit or Exempt “MU”—Minor Conditional Use Permit “CU”—Major Conditional Use Permit “-”—Use Not Allowed
| TABLE 17.11.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC DISTRICT |
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| “P”—Zoning Permit or Exempt “MU”—Minor Conditional Use Permit “CU”—Major Conditional Use Permit “-”—Use Not Allowed |
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| District | Additional Regulations | |
| Uses | PQ | |
| Public/Quasi-Public Uses | ||
| Cemetery | CU | |
| Colleges and Trade Schools | P | |
| Community Assembly | MU | |
| Community Garden | P | See §17.41.100, Community Gardens |
| Cultural Institutions and Facilities | P | |
| Day Care Facility | P | See §17.41.110, Day Care Facilities |
| Government Buildings | P | |
| Hospital | CU | |
| Park and Recreation Facilities | P | |
| Passive Open Space | P | |
| Public Safety Facility | P | |
| Schools, Private | P | |
| Transportation, Communication, and Utility Uses | ||
| Communication Facilities | ||
| Antennas and Transmission Towers |
See Chapter17.42, Telecommunications Facilities | |
| Transportation Passenger Terminal | MU | |
| Accessory Uses | See §17.41.040, Accessory Uses | |
| Animal Keeping | P | See §17.41.060, Animal Keeping |
| Cannabis Personal Use Cultivation | P | See §17.41.090, Cannabis Uses |
| Caretaker Unit | MU | |
| Family Day Care | ||
| Small | P | See §17.41.140, Family Day Care |
| Large | P | See §17.41.140, Family Day Care |
| Temporary Uses | See §17.41.260, Temporary Uses for permit requirements for each type of temporary use |
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| Nonconforming Uses | Chapter17.36, Nonconforming Uses and Structures |
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
§ 17.11.030. Development Regulations. ¶
Table 17.11.030 prescribes development regulations for the Public and Quasi-Public Districts for permitted and conditionally permitted uses. Letters in parenthesis (e.g., (A)) refer to regulations following the table. When in the “Additional Regulations” column, the regulations apply to all districts.
When in just one district’s column, the regulations apply only to that particular district. Regulations applicable to all zoning districts are in Part IV of this Title.
| TABLE 17.11.030: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS— PUBLIC AND DISTRICTS |
TABLE 17.11.030: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS— PUBLIC AND DISTRICTS |
QUASI-PUBLIC |
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| District | Additional Regulations |
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| PQ | ||
| Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) | 10,000 | |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | N/A | |
| Maximum Building Height (ft.) | 35 | |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft.) | ||
| Front | 20 | |
| Interior Side | 10 | |
| Street Side | •Lots less than 100 feet in width: 20% of lot width, min 10 •Lots 100 feet or more in width: Same as required front setback |
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| Rear | 10 | |
| Minimum Landscaping | 25% | |
| Parking | See Chapter17.38, Parking and Loading |
(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 23-05 § 4)
Chapter 17.12. OPEN SPACE AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
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▸ Title 17 — Zoning
Overview- Part I — General Provisions
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▸ Part II — Base Zoning District Standards and Allowed Uses
- Part III — Overlay Districts
- Part IV — Regulations Applying to Multiple Districts
- Part V — Administration and Permits
- Part VI — General Terms