The purposes of the Parks and Open Space Zones are to preserve and enhance public and private open space, natural areas and habitats, and improved park and recreational areas. These Zones provide opportunities for active and passive outdoor recreation; provide contrasts to and relief from the built environment; preserve scenic qualities and viewsheds; protect sensitive or fragile environmental areas such as wetlands, steep slopes, ridge lines, meadows, and stream corridors; encourage sustainability and conservation; and provide transportation connections for people walking, biking, scootering, or using other forms of active transportation.

To anticipate and respond to the changing needs of the municipality and implement greenway, natural resource preservation, and health and recreation concepts included in the adopted General Plan, Copperton establishes the following zones:

1. Parks and Recreation Zone (PR): The PR Zone is intended for improved parks, recreational areas, and other public and private open spaces which can accommodate human use and visitation. Encouraged uses in this Zone include public parks, multi-use trails, ball fields, special uses such as mobile food carts and festivals, and landscaping and equipment sheds.
2. Natural Open Space Zone (OS): The OS Zone is intended for preserving natural areas of the municipality, including sensitive lands, critical habitats, wildlife corridors, viewsheds, and stream corridors. Limited, unimproved recreational uses may be allowed in the OS Zone when negative impacts of recreation and visitation can be mitigated.

1. Schedule of Permitted Uses. The specific uses listed in the following schedule are permitted in the zones as indicated, subject to the general provisions, special conditions, additional restrictions, and exceptions set forth in this Title.
2. Procedure for Multiple Uses (Combination of Uses). If a development proposal involves a combination of uses other than accessory uses as identified in Table 19.22.030, the more restrictive provisions of this Title shall apply. For example, if a portion of a development is subject to conditional use (“C”) approval and the other portion is subject only to permitted use (“P) review, the entire development shall be reviewed and approved by the conditional use process.
3. Abbreviations. The abbreviations used in the schedule mean: P = Permitted Use. This use is allowed in the zone but may be subject to additional restrictions and approval processes as provided in this Title.
   1. C = Conditional Use. This use is conditional because of the unique characteristics or potential impacts on the municipality, surrounding neighbors, or adjacent uses, incompatibility in some areas of the zone, or compatibility only if special provisions or conditions are required to mitigate the detrimental impacts of the use. The Planning Commission is the land use authority for uses with this designation.
   2. X = Prohibited Use. This use is prohibited in this zone. Any use not specifically identified in Table 19.22.030 is prohibited in this zone.
      
      

      Table 19.22.030 – Uses Allowed in the PR and OS Zones.
      Use Categories	PR	OS
      Agricultural:
      Apiary	P	X
      Aviary	P	X
      Residential Uses:
      No residential uses are allowed in these zones.
      Retail and Services:
      No retail and service uses are allowed in these zones.
      Food and Drink:
      Food Truck / Mobile Restaurant / Food Cart	P	X
      Recreational:
      Commercial Recreation	P	X
      Multi-use Trail, Paved	P	X
      Multi-use Trail, Unpaved	P	P
      Open Space	P	P
      Private, Non-Profit Recreational Grounds and Facilities	P	X
      Recreation Facility - Private, Public, or Commercial	P	X
      Stable, Public	P	X
      Trailhead Infrastructure, Large Scale: paved parking, restrooms, wayfinding and interpretive signage, trash receptacles, other improvements	P	X
      Trailhead Infrastructure, Small Scale: unpaved parking (10 or less spaces), pit toilet, wooden trail signage.	P	P
      Lodging:
      No lodging uses are allowed in these zones.
      Industrial:
      Institutional Uses:
      Cemetery	C	X
      Community Garden	P	X
      Micromobility Support Infrastructure	P	X
      Public Parks	P	X
      Public Use	P	X
      Solar Energy System, Accessory	P	X
      Wind Energy System, Accessory	P	X
      Specialty:
      Park and Ride	P	X
      Accessory Uses:
      Sidewalk Displays and Cafes	P	X

See Chapter 19.42: Specific Use Standards for conditions and regulations related to specific uses.

Any development in the PR and OS Zones shall comply with the development standards of Table 19.22.050 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

^AHeight Exception for Recreational Equipment: In the PR Zone, if necessary to ensure protection of public health, safety, or welfare, recreation equipment heights are permitted up to fifty feet (50’). For example, nets around batting cages or fences at driving ranges may exceed thirty-five feet (35’) as necessary and as approved by the Director or designee.

Any development in the PR and OS Zones shall comply with the yard and setback standards shown in Table 19.22.060 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

Exceptions to the building heights specified in Table 19.22.050 apply, in accordance with Subsection 19.46.130.K. 

In addition to the requirements in 19.22, the following shall apply:

1. In the PR Zone:
   1. Landscaped Strips: All parking areas for a commercial, institutional, or other public use that are adjacent to a public street shall have a landscaped strip of at least ten feet (10’) placed between the sidewalk and the parking area. This strip shall contain drought-resistant vegetation, and at least one (1) native or drought-friendly tree shall be placed every fifty feet (50’).
   2. Pedestrian Access: Any parking lot with an area greater than twenty-thousand square feet (20,000 sq ft) shall provide dedicated ADA-compliant walkways, at least six feet (6’) wide, for pedestrians navigating from their vehicles to a building or park entrance. At a minimum, walkways shall be placed through the center of the parking area and in front of the building(s) to serve as pedestrian access to the area. Walkways shall be landscaped with trees at least every fifty feet (50’). Walkways shall be easily accessed from designated ADA parking stalls.
2. In the OS Zone:
   1. Size Limitation: A parking area may not exceed ten (10) spaces in the OS Zone or one tenth of an acre (1/10th acre).
   2. Surfacing: Parking areas shall utilize low-impact surfacing materials, such as dirt or crushed gravel. The applicant shall demonstrate proper grading and drainage to dispose of excess surface water accumulated within the area and shall provide for the long-term maintenance of the parking area.
   3. Seasonality: Parking areas shall be closed during winter months if winter conditions create hazards for users.

1. All landscaping and screening standards found in Chapter 19.50 apply in the PR Zone. In addition, the following fencing standards apply:
   1. Fencing: Fencing may be allowed in the PR Zone where desirable to establish sense of privacy, protect children and pets, provide a buffer from street traffic, or enhance property appearance. The following standards apply to fencing in the PR Zone:
      1. Height: Fences may be up to six feet (6’) tall at the property line. Fences taller than six feet (6’) shall be set back from the property line an additional foot for each foot of fence over six feet (6’).
      2. Materials: Fences in the PR Zone shall be designed to enhance the visual appearance of the area. Chain link fencing is prohibited except where necessary to provide a perimeter or safety backing for recreational fields, as determined by the Director or designee.
2. The intent of the OS Zone is to preserve critical habitats and natural spaces within the municipality. Any landscaping efforts shall facilitate ecosystem management for the benefit of native plant and wildlife. The landscape and screening standards of Chapter 19.50 do not apply to this zone.
   

Any new development in the PR and OS Zones shall comply with the following lighting standards, in addition to any other applicable standards in this Title:

1. Lighting shall be located and installed to minimize any adverse impact on the natural environment, including avoiding lighting in critical habitat areas or where it may pose traffic safety problems;
2. All lighting shall be fully shielded to eliminate glare, prevent light trespass onto neighboring properties, and protect views of the night sky; and
3. Lights for outdoor recreation equipment and infrastructure may be permitted up to fifty feet (50’) in height, provided they are set back from any residential use at least fifty feet (50’). Such lights shall be directed in a manner that minimizes light trespass onto adjacent properties. Lighting for parking areas may not exceed thirty feet (30’) in height.

Figure 19.22.110 – Types of Lighting

It is the responsibility of the applicant to comply with all other standards of Title 19 and all other municipal ordinances, including, without limitation:

1. 19.04: Definitions
2. 19.18: Planned Unit Developments
3. 19.42: Specific Use Standards
4. 19.44: Temporary Use Standards
5. 19.46: Site Development Standards
6. 19.48: Off-Street Parking and Loading  
7. 19.50: Landscaping and Screening
8. 19.52: Signs 
9. 19.56: Flood Plain Regulations
10. 19.58: Geological Hazards