Division II. Zoning Districts Regulations

Chapter 10.20
OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC DISTRICTS

Sections:

10.20.010    Specific purposes.

10.20.020    Additional purposes.

10.20.030    Allowable land uses.

10.20.040    Site development requirements.

10.20.010 Specific purposes.

In addition to the general purposes established in SMC 10.10.030 (Title and purpose), the specific purposes of the open space and public zoning districts are as follows:

A. To preserve existing City-owned open space and parks; and

B. To provide guidelines for development and use of facilities on City- and Federally owned lands. [Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003.]

10.20.020 Additional purposes.

The additional purposes of each open space and public district are as follows:

Open Space (OS):

A. To preserve and protect open space lands within Sausalito;

B. To limit allowable land uses to low intensity public recreational uses and critical public facilities; and

C. To limit development of structures to accessory structures necessary to support the primary permitted uses.

Public Parks (PP):

D. To conserve and protect existing and future public parks and recreational facilities;

E. To encourage long-term maintenance and enhancement of parks and recreational facilities; and

F. To ensure that parks and recreational uses are compatible with adjacent uses and the character of the area in which they are located.

Public Institutional (PI):

G. To provide locations for public facilities to provide needed services to the community; and

H. To ensure public facilities are compatible with adjacent uses and the character of the area in which they are located.

Open Area (OA):

I. To ensure the retention of certain open water areas and shoreline areas for water-oriented activities in conformance with the general plan for Sausalito; and

J. To enhance the natural and scenic qualities of the waterfront and accommodate the needs of navigation. [Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003.]

10.20.030 Allowable land uses.

Table 10.20-1 (Land Uses Allowed in Open Space and Public Districts) outlines the uses that are allowed in each open space and public district. The notations indicate whether each use is permitted or requires one of two discretionary use permits, as indicated in the legend. Blanks indicate the use is not allowed in that particular district. The last column identifies sections of the Zoning Ordinance where additional requirements are found and apply to the land use, including those from Chapter 10.44 SMC (Specific Use Requirements). Additional requirements may also be applicable.

Table 10.20-1 

LAND USES ALLOWED IN OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC DISTRICTS

Land Use	Open Space Public Zoning Districts*				See SMC
	OS	PP	PI	OA
Manufacturing and Processing Uses
Cottage industry			CUP		Chapter 10.88 SMC (Definitions)
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Community centers		CUP	CUP
Libraries and museums		CUP	P
Parks and playgrounds		P	P	P
Piers, docks and floats for pleasure craft		P	P	CUP
Schools – elementary			P
Schools – specialized education and training		MUP	P
Temporary uses and events		P	P	P	SMC 10.44.310 (Temporary uses and events)
Resource and Open Space Uses
Local open space	P
National recreation areas	P
Retail Trade
Restaurants				CUP
Service Uses
Boat rentals and sales				CUP
Child day care centers			CUP		SMC 10.44.100 (Child day care)
Government offices and facilities			P
Offices, temporary	MUP	MUP	MUP		SMC 10.44.280 (Offices, temporary)
Marine equipment sales				CUP
Public safety facilities			P
Public utility facilities, minor	MUP		MUP
Public utility facilities, major	CUP		CUP
Transportation and Communication
Wireless communications facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	Chapter 10.45 SMC (Standards and Criteria for Wireless Communications Facilities)
Ferry landing and terminal				P
Harbor and marina facilities		CUP			SMC 10.44.140 (Harbor and marina facilities)
Moorings		P	P	MUP	SMC 10.44.150 (Open Water Moorings)
Pipelines and transmission lines	MUP	MUP
*     Zoning permit required for all uses P     Permitted use MUP     Minor use permit required CUP     Conditional use permit required					Chapter 10.52 SMC   Chapter 10.58 SMC Chapter 10.60 SMC

[Amended during 2013 reformat; Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003.]

10.20.040 Site development requirements.

Table 10.20-2 (Site Development Standards – Open Space and Public Districts) establishes parcel requirements and site development standards for the open space and public districts. Minimum standards are provided for parcel size, lot width and setbacks. Residential density, floor area ratio, building coverage and height limit are maximum amounts allowed. Specific uses may be subject to additional specific standards. In addition, certain standards vary depending on the applicable situation. Refer to noted sections. The following sections also apply:

A. Minimum Lot Size. New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also comply with applicable provisions of SMC Title 9 (Subdivisions). Existing parcels which do not meet the minimum lot area or width requirements specified by this section may be developed in accordance with the development standards outlined in Table 10.20-2 (Site Development Standards – Open Space and Public Districts); provided, that the subject parcel has been legally created.

B. Setbacks. Setbacks will only be required where the subject parcel is adjacent to a residential zoning district. Additional requirements for setbacks between structures on the same site, and setbacks in other situations, are established by Chapter 10.40 SMC (General Development Regulations), including SMC 10.40.080 (Exceptions to required setbacks) and Chapter 10.44 SMC (Specific Use Requirements) for certain specific land uses.

Table 10.20-2 

SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC DISTRICTS

Standard	OS	PP	PI	OA	See SMC
Minimum Parcel Size	N/A	N/A	N/A	6,000 s.f.	SMC 10.40.030 (Minimum parcel standards)
Minimum Setbacks
Front	50 feet	N/A	N/A	N/A	SMC 10.40.070 (Setbacks and yards), SMC 10.40.080 (Exceptions to required setbacks) and Chapter 10.44 SMC (Specific Use Requirements)
Side	30 feet	5 feet1	10 feet1	10 feet
Rear	30 feet	15 feet1	20 feet1	20 feet
Maximum Floor Area Ratio	0.10	N/A	N/A	0.10	SMC 10.40.040 (Floor area ratio)
Maximum Building Coverage	10%	N/A	N/A	10%	SMC 10.40.050 (Building coverage limits)
Maximum Building Height	32 feet	32 feet	32 feet	32 feet	SMC 10.40.060 (Height requirements)
1Required only when located adjacent to residential district.

[Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003.]