This district is intended to provide for permanent open spaces in areas of the community which exhibit significant vegetation, scenic qualities, wildlife or recreation potential, and which are designated as open space or school sites by the general plan. Public uses including schools and parks require conditional use permits to ensure that such uses are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and uses. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-2: PERMITTED USES:
A. Raising of field crops, fruit and nut trees, vines, vegetables and horticultural specialties, the raising of livestock, and rangelands. Such uses shall not be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity or injurious to property, crops, livestock or poultry in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion.
B. Flood control channels; water pumping stations and reservoirs; irrigation ditches and canals, settling and water conservation recharge basins; drainage ponds; and streets and roads necessary for access to permitted uses. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
C. Public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural type, including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public buildings, structures and facilities, public playgrounds, parks and community centers. (Ord. 608, 2-2-2009)
11-5-3: PERMITTED USES; ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL:
None. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-4: CONDITIONAL USES; COMMISSION APPROVAL:
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 19 of this title:
A. Recreation areas, parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves, and such buildings, structures and facilities as are appropriately related thereto.
B. Elementary, junior high and high school sites, and college sites. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-5: FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-6: SITE AREA:
The minimum site area for a permitted use shall not be less than one-half (1/2) acre. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-7: FRONTAGE, WIDTH AND DEPTH OF SITE:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-8: COVERAGE:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-9: YARD REQUIREMENTS:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-10: DISTANCES BETWEEN STRUCTURES:
The minimum distance between a one-family dwelling and another structure shall be ten feet (10') except as provided by the city's building code. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-11: BUILDING HEIGHT:
No building or structure shall have a height greater than thirty five feet (35'), except as may be approved under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-12: SIGNS:
No sign or outdoor advertising structure of any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in chapter 16 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-13: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES:
Off street parking facilities and off street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-14: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS:
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
Corcoran City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 5
RCO RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
11-5-1: PURPOSE AND APPLICATION:
This district is intended to provide for permanent open spaces in areas of the community which exhibit significant vegetation, scenic qualities, wildlife or recreation potential, and which are designated as open space or school sites by the general plan. Public uses including schools and parks require conditional use permits to ensure that such uses are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and uses. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-2: PERMITTED USES:
A. Raising of field crops, fruit and nut trees, vines, vegetables and horticultural specialties, the raising of livestock, and rangelands. Such uses shall not be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity or injurious to property, crops, livestock or poultry in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion.
B. Flood control channels; water pumping stations and reservoirs; irrigation ditches and canals, settling and water conservation recharge basins; drainage ponds; and streets and roads necessary for access to permitted uses. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
C. Public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural type, including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public buildings, structures and facilities, public playgrounds, parks and community centers. (Ord. 608, 2-2-2009)
11-5-3: PERMITTED USES; ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL:
None. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-4: CONDITIONAL USES; COMMISSION APPROVAL:
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 19 of this title:
A. Recreation areas, parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves, and such buildings, structures and facilities as are appropriately related thereto.
B. Elementary, junior high and high school sites, and college sites. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-5: FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-6: SITE AREA:
The minimum site area for a permitted use shall not be less than one-half (1/2) acre. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-7: FRONTAGE, WIDTH AND DEPTH OF SITE:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-8: COVERAGE:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-9: YARD REQUIREMENTS:
No limitation, except as may be required under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-10: DISTANCES BETWEEN STRUCTURES:
The minimum distance between a one-family dwelling and another structure shall be ten feet (10') except as provided by the city's building code. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-11: BUILDING HEIGHT:
No building or structure shall have a height greater than thirty five feet (35'), except as may be approved under the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-12: SIGNS:
No sign or outdoor advertising structure of any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in chapter 16 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-13: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES:
Off street parking facilities and off street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)
11-5-14: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS:
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in chapter 17 of this title. (Ord. 527, 8-4-1997)