Chapter 17.42
PARK (P) ZONE

Sections:

17.42.010    Purpose.

17.42.020    Permitted uses.

17.42.030    Conditional uses.

17.42.040    Prohibited uses.

17.42.050    Development standards.

17.42.060    Other requirements.

17.42.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the park (P) zone is to provide designated areas for parks and recreational facilities in the city. (Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(1))

17.42.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the park (P) zone:

A. Public parks, playgrounds, recreational buildings and facilities;

B. Public athletic fields and facilities including but not limited to baseball/softball/soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, swimming pools, and gymnasiums;

C. Public community centers and auditoriums;

D. Concession stands with approval of the parks director in conjunction with recreational activities sponsored by the city;

E. Special events as approved by the city manager;

F. Vendors holding permits as approved by the planning and community development director in accordance with the standards set forth in Chapter 5.28 LCMC;

G. Uses permitted in the open space zone;

H. Public parking for park use;

I. Such other uses as the planning and community development director determines to be in accordance with the primary purpose of the park zone;

J. Essential emergency communications and warning facilities;

K. Community gardens. (Ord. 2009-05 § 18; Ord. 2005-14 § 10; Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(2))

17.42.030 Conditional uses.

The following uses may be permitted subject to a receipt of a conditional use permit, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.60 LCMC:

A. Open-air farmers’ markets or outdoor rummage sales.

B. Public utilities.

C. Docks or boat launching facilities.

D. Commercial uses other than concession stands.

E. Campgrounds. (Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(3))

17.42.040 Prohibited uses.

A. Industrial uses.

B. Any use not listed as a permitted or conditionally permitted use. (Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(4))

17.42.050 Development standards.

A. Yard Requirements. Yard requirements will be those set forth in LCMC 17.32.040 unless the planning and community development director makes a finding that imposing said yard requirements will negatively impact the surrounding property owners.

B. Height. Maximum building height is 45 feet.

C. Minimum Lot Size. None. (Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(5))

17.42.060 Other requirements.

A. Parking. Parking facilities must be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 LCMC. The planning and community development director may make exceptions to the requirements set forth in LCMC 17.56.110(D), (F) and (G) only when a finding can be made that the exception meets the purpose of the park zone and will not impose a public safety hazard.

B. Signs. No signs shall be permitted except for interpretive signs of less than 20 square feet, directional and place signs. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited.

C. Landscaping. Landscaping must be provided in accordance with LCMC 17.52.100. The planning and community development director may make exceptions to the landscaping requirements only when a finding can be made that the exception meets the purpose of the park zone and will not impose a public safety hazard.

D. Outside Storage. Outside storage areas must be screened from ground level view from adjacent properties and from public streets. (Ord. 2002-01 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.095(6))