CHAPTER 12.92
OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
SECTION:
12.92.040 Performance Standards
12.92.050 Site Development Standards
12.92.010 INTENT:
The intent of the open space (OS) district is to preserve and enhance the use of open space lands as a limited and valuable resource and to implement the open space element of the general plan. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)
12.92.020 PERMITTED USES:
The uses listed under OS in the table in section 12.56.040 of this part as permitted uses are allowed. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)
12.92.030 CONDITIONAL USES:
In addition to the uses authorized by section 12.92.020 of this chapter, the uses listed under OS in the table in section 12.56.040 of this part are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)
12.92.040 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
A. Impervious Coverage: The impervious coverage shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each lot, except where increased or otherwise amended pursuant to a conditional use permit. "Impervious coverage" means that area of the lot covered by buildings, structures, paving and other nonpermeable surfacing.
B. Natural Vegetation: Natural vegetation shall be retained and protected to the maximum extent feasible.
C. Permanent Vegetation: Permanent vegetation shall be retained and protected to the maximum extent feasible.
D. Sediment Basins: Sediment basins, including debris basins, desilting basins, shall be installed and maintained to capture sediment from runoff waters of land undergoing development.
E. Location Above Floodplain: No building shall be located closer than twenty five feet (25’) from the top of the bank of a perennial or intermittent stream, as shown in chapter 14.04, "Floodplain Management", of this code. All proposed structures shall be constructed at least one foot (1’) above the 100-year floodplain.
F. Compliance Required: All uses shall be subject to the performance standards specified in applicable provisions of this title. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)
12.92.050 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The development standards for the OS district shall be as follows:
A. Minimum Lot Area: 0.5 acre.
B. Minimum Lot Width: One hundred feet (100’).
C. Maximum Height: Thirty five feet (35’).
D. Setbacks:
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Front |
50 feet |
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Side |
50 feet |
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Rear |
50 feet |
E. Parking: Parking requirements as specified in chapter 12.120 of this title.
F. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements as specified in chapter 12.124 of this title. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)