Chapter 17.30
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Sections:
17.30.030 Land uses and building types.
17.30.040 Park and open space use types.
17.30.050 Use categories and zone districts.
17.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the parks and open space district is to provide necessary open space for the community and to protect environmentally sensitive areas that have a corresponding designation for their public land use category in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1839 §1 Exh. A(part), 2003).
17.30.020 Location.
Parks and open space zones are located throughout the city including the transit-oriented development (TOD) district. New sites for parks and open space uses will be designated as sub-area master plans are prepared and adopted by the city. (Ord. 1839 §1 Exh. A(part), 2003).
17.30.030 Land uses and building types.
The intent of this zoning category is to allow for needed park and/or riparian uses in the community, such as active and passive recreation areas, bike and pedestrian paths, dual-purpose flood detention areas, and similar uses. Structures such as tennis and basketball courts, play equipment, gazebos and restrooms are envisioned. The uses allowed are proposed to be compatible with the residential neighborhoods that generally surround them. There may be instances where parks are integrated into commercial and industrial areas as well. Any uses that can have a wider range of potential impact are subject to conditional use review. (Ord. 1839 §1 Exh. A(part), 2003).
17.30.040 Park and open space use types.
A. Parks and Open Space. Public or private land that is primarily left in a natural state or that is landscaped and has few structures. Examples include parks, playgrounds, golf courses, public squares or plazas, recreational trails, botanical gardens, and nature preserves.
B. Bear Creek Greenway. A regionally significant area extending from Central Point to Ashland. It consists of open space along Bear Creek and includes riparian areas, bike, pedestrian and equestrian paths, bridges and observation points. (Ord. 1839 §1 Exh. A(part), 2003).
17.30.050 Use categories and zone districts.
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Use Categories |
Open Space (OS) |
|---|---|
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Commercial |
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Entertainment |
N |
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Professional Office |
N |
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Retail Sales and Service Sales-Oriented/Concesssions Personal Service-Oriented Repair-Oriented Drive-Through Facilities Quick Vehicle Service Vehicle Sales, Rental and Repair |
N N N N N N |
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Tourist Accommodations Motel/Hotel Bed and Breakfast Inn |
N N |
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Industrial |
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Manufacturing Light and Heavy |
N |
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Wholesale Sales |
N |
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Civic |
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Community Services Nonprofit and Fraternal Uses Hospital Public Facilities Religious Assembly Elementary and Middle Schools High School and Colleges Utilities |
C N N N N L1 L1 C |
|
Open Space |
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Parks and Open Space |
P |
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Residential |
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Single-Family Two-Family Multifamily |
N N N |
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Accessory Units |
N |
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Boarding/Rooming House |
N |
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Family Care Family Day Care Day Care Group Home Adult Day Care |
N N N |
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Residential Facility |
N |
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Residential Home |
N |
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Senior Housing |
N |
|
N |
– |
Not permitted |
|
P |
– |
Permitted |
|
C |
– |
Conditional use |
|
C1 |
– |
Conditional use limiting sales oriented space to a maximum of four hundred square feet |
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L1 |
– |
School athletic and play fields only. School building and parking lots are not permitted. |
(Ord. 1839 §1 Exh. A(part), 2003).