Chapter 17.16
OS OPEN SPACE ZONE

Sections:

17.16.010    Intent.

17.16.020    Permitted uses.

17.16.030    Conditional uses.

17.16.010 Intent.

This zone is designated for and intended to provide open space for the preservation of natural resources, managed production of resources, open space for outdoor recreation, and for the protection of public health and safety, as well as to preserve natural scenic areas for the existing and future population. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).

17.16.020 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the OS open space zone are set forth in Table 17.16-1. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).

17.16.030 Conditional uses.

Uses that shall be permitted in the OS zone, subject to the conditional use permit regulations, are set forth in Table 17.16-1.

Table 17.16-1

Permitted and Conditional Uses
– OS Open Space Zone 

Uses

Permitted Use

Conditional Use1

Agricultural land used for production of food or fiber

X

Plant and animal preservation

X

Special management areas including fault zones, unstable soil and high fire risk areas

X

Outdoor recreation – Parks, utility easements, trails and scenic highway corridors

X

City Hall and fire station

X

Commercial recreation facilities

X

Electrical substations

X

Public utility structures

X

Reservoirs

X

Residential uses on lots, or parcels with a minimum size of 20 acres

X

1    These uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).