This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the special purpose zoning districts established by Section 21.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established). The purposes of the individual special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are identified below.

(Ord. 2043 § 1(part), 2004).

The purpose and zoning district map symbols of individual special purpose zoning districts are as follows:

A.

Condominium Planned Development Zoning District.

1.

Purpose: The Condominium Planned Development zoning district is established to provide for the construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial condominiums. This zoning district also provides for the conversion of existing multiple-family rental housing units into condominiums, community apartments, stock cooperatives, and any other subdivision that is a conversion of existing rental housing. This district also provides for the conversion of existing commercial and industrial structures to commercial and industrial condominiums.

2.

Zoning District Map Symbol: C-PD.

B.

Planned Development Zoning District.

1.

Purpose: The purpose of the Planned Development zoning district is as follows:

1.

To provide a means for the planned coordination of development and land uses with a degree of flexibility that is not available in other zoning districts to allow developments which are more innovative, affordable, and/or responsive to site characteristics.

2.

To incentivize increases in the quantity, quality, and functionality of open space, and the incorporation of community serving amenities and design features.

2.

Zoning District Map Symbol: P-D.

C.

Public Facilities Zoning District.

1.

Purpose: The Public Facilities zoning district is intended for the construction, use, and occupancy of educational, governmental, and public utility structures and facilities, and other uses compatible with the semipublic character of the zoning district.

2.

Zoning District Map Symbol: PF.

D.

Open Space Zoning District.

1.

Purpose: The purpose of the Open Space zoning district is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect and preserve open space land as a limited and valuable resource; to permit a reasonable use of open space land while at the same time preserving and protecting its inherent open space characteristics to assure its continued availability as agricultural land, scenic land, recreation land, conservation, or natural resource land.

2.

Zoning District Map Symbol: OS.

(Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), adopted May 2, 2023, repealed the former § 21.12.020, and enacted a new § 21.12.020 as set out herein. The former § 21.12.020 pertained to C-PD (condominium planned development) zoning district and derived from Ord. 2043 § 1(part), adopted 2004; Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), adopted 2006; Ord. 2108 § 1(part), adopted 2008; Ord. No. 2196, § 8, adopted Feb. 2, 2016; and Ord. No. 2199, § 10, April 5, 2016.

The permissibility of land uses in special purpose districts shall be as specified by Table 2-12 (Land Use Table - Special Purpose Districts) subject to the operational and locational standards contained in Article 3, except for the Planned Development and Condominium Planned Development zoning districts which permissibility of land uses shall be the same as the zoning district that directly corresponds to the general plan land use designation of the property as outlined in Table 2-1 (Zoning Districts and General Plan Designations). Land uses that are listed as (P) are permitted and approved by issuance of a zoning clearance in compliance with Chapter 21.40 (Zoning Clearances). Land uses listed as (C) are conditional and may be allowed subject to approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with Chapter 21.46. Land uses listed as (N/A) shall not be: (1) permitted; (2) allowed subject to approval of an Administrative Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit; or (3) prohibited unless otherwise specified. The list of land uses is organized by headers which themselves do not convey an intended land use.

Table 2-12

Land Use Table —Special Purpose Districts

(Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), adopted May 2, 2023, repealed the former § 21.12.030, and enacted a new § 21.12.030 as set out herein. The former § 21.12.030 pertained to P-D (planned development) zoning district and derived from Ord. 2043 § 1(part), adopted 2004; Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), adopted 2006; Ord. 2093 § 1(part), adopted 2007; Ord. 2108 § 1(part), adopted 2008; Ord. 2109 § 1(part), adopted 2008; Ord. No. 2129, § 1, adopted June 1, 2010; Ord. No. 2196, § 9, adopted Feb. 2, 2016; Ord. No. 2199, § 11, adopted April 5, 2016; Ord. No. 2252, § 13, adopted Nov. 19, 2019; and Ord. No. 2270, § 12, March 16, 2021.

In addition to the permitting procedures and requirements contained in Title 20 (Subdivision and Land Development), the minimum area, width, and frontage of parcels proposed in new subdivisions in special purpose districts shall be as specified by Table 2-12a (Minimum Parcel Sizes for Newly Created Parcels — Special Purpose Districts) except for the Planned Development and Condominium Planned Development zoning districts which subdivision standards shall be the same as the zoning district that directly corresponds to the general plan land use designation of the property as outlined in Table 2-1 (Zoning Districts and General Plan Designations) except for properties with a low-density residential land use designation which shall not be subdivided smaller than the largest minimum lot size in which the lot would be conforming. Areas of special limitations may also be identified on the zoning map as a number with the number indicating the minimum parcel area for subdivision in thousands of square feet (i.e., 80 = 80,000 sq. ft. minimum).

Table 2-12a

Minimum Parcel Sizes for Newly Created Parcels — Special Purpose Districts

(1)

All divisions of land into four or more parcels shall be designed on the cluster principle and shall be designed to minimize roads; to minimize cut, fill, and grading operations; to locate development in less rather than more conspicuous areas; and to achieve the purpose of the Open Space zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), adopted May 2, 2023, repealed the former § 21.12.040, and enacted a new § 21.12.040 as set out herein. The former § 21.12.040 pertained to P-F (public facilities) zoning district and derived from Ord. 2043 § 1(part), adopted 2004; Ord. 2108 § 1(part), adopted 2008; Ord. No. 2196, § 10, adopted Feb. 2, 2016; and Ord. No. 2270, § 13, adopted March 16, 2021.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designated, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-12a (Minimum Parcel Sizes for Newly Created Parcels — Special Purpose Districts) and in Table 2-12b (General Development Standards - Special Purpose Districts), in addition to the development standards contained in Article 3 (e.g., landscaping, fences, parking and loading, signs) and Article 4 (e.g., accessory structures), except for the Planned Development and Condominium Planned Development zoning districts which general development standards shall be the same as the zoning district that directly corresponds to the general plan land use designation of the property as outlined in Table 2-1 (Zoning Districts and General Plan Designations).

Table 2-12b

General Development Standards — Special Purpose Districts

(1)

The Planning Commission shall have the authority to increase the F.A.R. for a specific use at a specific location when it determines that circumstances warrant an adjustment.

(2)

The Planning Commission may modify such setbacks when it is found to be necessary to maintain the purpose of the zoning district.

(3)

The Planning Commission may allow higher structures provided that one-half foot shall be added to each yard for each foot that the structure exceeds the maximum height.

(Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), adopted May 2, 2023, repealed the former § 21.12.050, and enacted a new § 21.12.050 as set out herein. The former § 21.12.050 pertained to P-F/O-S (open space) zoning district and derived from Ord. 2043 § 1(part), adopted 2004; Ord. 2108 § 1(part), adopted 2008; and Ord. No. 2196, §§ 11, 12, Feb. 2, 2016.