Chapter 17.76 — OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT

The purpose of the open space (OS) district is to protect as open space, lots, or portions of lots, that are (1) most properly kept as open space, (2) needed as a greenbelt or buffer along significant river and creekside corridors or around important natural features, or (3) kept in open space for health or safety reasons. This district is consistent with the agricultural residential, resource conservation, and parks and recreation general plan designations. This district is also consistent and may be applied to any land use category to protect significant river or creekside corridor habitat areas or other important natural areas, or to properties where development should be limited due to health or safety reasons.

(Ord. 00-866 § 2, 2000; Ord. 06-932 § 1, 2006)

The following uses are permitted outright in the OS district:

• A. Agricultural uses; and

• B. Outdoor recreation areas, including parks, athletic fields, trails, and swimming pools, picnic shelters, preservation of outstanding scenic, historical and cultural sites and for structures and facilities necessary for the public use and enjoyment of the above.

• (Ord. 00-866 § 2, 2000; Ord. 06-932 § 1, 2006)

The following uses are permitted in the OS district if a use permit is issued:

• A. Golf course;

• B. Commercial riding stable;

• C. Rodeo arena, grounds, stables, campgrounds and related facilities. (Ord. 00-866 § 2, 2000; Ord. 06-932 § 1, 2006)

Other uses permitted in the OS district are uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.76.020 and 17.76.030 , as determined by the community development director. (Ord. 00-866 § 2, 2000; Ord. 06-932 § 1, 2006)

The following site development standards apply in the OS district:

• A. Minimum Lot Size. If applied as a greenbelt or buffer, the lot size shall be as shown on a recorded parcel or final map, use permit or specific plan, or shall otherwise be indicated on the zoning map.

• B. Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.96.020 :

  1. Front. Thirty feet;

  2. Side. Thirty feet;

  3. Rear. Thirty feet.

• C. Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.96.030 :

  1. Main Building. Thirty-five feet;

  2. Accessory Building. One story not to exceed 20 feet.

D. Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Sections 17.100.010 — 17.100.160 . (Ord. 00-866 § 2, 2000; Ord. 06-932 § 1, 2006)