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Claremont City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

075 WP WILDERNESS PARK DISTRICT

§ 16.075.000 Intent.

The WP Wilderness Park District is intended to assure the preservation of the natural characteristics of hillside properties that have been acquired by the City, while providing the public opportunities for recreation and passive enjoyment.
(08-05)

§ 16.075.010 Permitted uses.

Properties in the WP District shall remain essentially undeveloped. Only the following uses are permitted in the WP Wilderness Park District:
A. 
Low intensity, outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, running, mountain bike riding, horseback riding, photography, bird watching, and picnicking.
B. 
Conservation projects, student research, or education programs involving the study of nature, ecology, or earth sciences.
C. 
Outdoor programs, lectures, and organized community activities.
D. 
Unobtrusive ancillary facilities for use by the public such as benches, shade structures, informational signs, and trails approved by the City Council.
E. 
Parking areas for park visitors, restroom buildings, fencing, trash receptacles, information kiosks, message boards, and other ancillary facilities, located in staging areas adjacent to park entrances and at the beginning of trails.
F. 
Vegetation management as determined necessary by the City and County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACFD) to reduce hazardous wildfire conditions.
(08-05)

§ 16.075.020 Regulations.

All permitted activities shall be subject to provisions of Chapter 11.10 of the Municipal Code and the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Management Plan.
(08-05)