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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.34 — O—OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

King City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · King City

§ 17.34.010. Purpose.

The O district is designed to preserve a rural and natural atmosphere and to preserve open space in an urban area to hold future generations. Said open space to preserve the environment. (Ord. 354 § 4.33.1, 1973)

§ 17.34.020. Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted:

  • (1) Crop and tree farming;

  • (2) Public parks and open space for passive and active use;

(3) Scenic ways and easements. (Ord. 354 § 4.33.2, 1973)

§ 17.34.030. Uses permitted subject to obtaining permit.

Uses subject to permits are as follows:

  • (1) Golf course;

  • (2) Private parks, nonprofit;

  • (3) Private recreation facilities which are a part of any urban development and which are permanently set aside as open space or recreation facilities;

  • (4) Riding and hiking trails;

  • (5) Structures accessory to a permitted use which are not more than two stories, nor more than thirty feet in height;

  • (6) Any construction, clearing of vegetation or other use that might tend to defeat the purpose of this district;

(7) Any other use which the planning commission finds could be compatible in the area. (Ord. 354 § 4.33.3, 1973; Ord. 429 § 1, 1980)

§ 17.34.040. Development standards.

The following standards shall apply:

  • (1) Golf courses, five acres;

  • (2) Crop and tree farming, one acre;

  • (3) Parking, all yards, height, building coverage, design and location shall be as specified in the use permit.

  • (Ord. 354 § 4.33.4, 1973)

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Contents — King City Zoning Code
King City Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.01 — DEFINITIONS
    2. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 17.03 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
    4. Chapter 17.04 — HEMP
    5. Chapter 17.06 — DISTRICTS—ESTABLISHED
    6. Chapter 17.08 — DISTRICTS—REGULATIONS APPLICATION
    7. Chapter 17.09 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
    8. Chapter 17.10 — A—AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 17.12 — R-1—SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.13 — RI—RESIDENTIAL-INDUSTRIAL MIXEDUSE DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 17.14 — R-2—MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.16 — R-3—MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.18 — R-4—MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND PROFESSION…
    14. Chapter 17.19 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
    15. Chapter 17.20 — C-N—NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 17.22 — C-1—RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 17.23 — C-1-TD—RETAIL-COMMERCIAL TRANSITION DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 17.24 — C-2—GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 17.26 — H-S—HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 17.30 — M-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 17.31 — M-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 17.32 — M-3—HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 17.34 — O—OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 17.36 — P-F—PRIMARY FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
    25. Chapter 17.38 — S-F—SECONDARY FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
    26. Chapter 17.40 — B—SPECIAL BUILDING SITE DISTRICTS
    27. Chapter 17.42 — S-C—SCENIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
    28. Chapter 17.44 — A-P—COMBINING AIRPORT DISTRICT
    29. Chapter 17.46 — U—UNCLASSIFIED DISTRICT
    30. Chapter 17.47 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    31. Chapter 17.48 — USES—CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
    32. Chapter 17.49 — CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 17.50 — ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
    34. Chapter 17.52 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    35. Chapter 17.53 — ANIMALS AND FOWL IN R DISTRICTS
    36. Chapter 17.54 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    37. Chapter 17.55 — SIGNS
    38. Chapter 17.56 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION — POLLUTION STANDARDS
    39. Chapter 17.58 — NONCONFORMING USES
    40. Chapter 17.60 — PERMITS
    41. Chapter 17.62 — VARIANCES
    42. Chapter 17.64 — PERMITS AND VARIANCES—COUNCIL ACTION
    43. Chapter 17.66 — AMENDMENTS
    44. Chapter 17.68 — NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
    45. Chapter 17.76 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    46. Chapter 17.77 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
    47. Chapter 17.78 — OPERATING REGULATIONS FOR RECYCLING FACILITIES
    48. Chapter 17.79 — SEASONAL EMPLOYEE HOUSING
    49. Chapter 17.80 — SECOND UNITS AND TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

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