The OS-1 primary open space district regulations are included to achieve the following purposes:

A.

To set aside and protect those areas whose primary purpose is to be open space, either natural or designed;

B.

To limit development in areas hazardous to human health;

C.

To provide sufficient space to meet the community's present and prospective needs for various aesthetic perceptions, recreation requirements and cultural activities;

D.

To meet the criteria set forth in the open space element of the general plan.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, altered or enlarged, nor shall any lot or premises be used in the OS-1 district except for one or more of the uses listed in this chapter and subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter and all other applicable provisions of this title.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

The following uses are permitted as of right in the OS-1 district:

A.

Natural areas;

B.

Water dependent areas, including creek frontages, watershed areas, and floodplains;

C.

Land upon which development would be hazardous, due to topography or some other characteristic;

D.

Undeveloped parks, greenbelts, and landscaped areas.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

The following uses are permitted in the OS-1 district subject to a use permit:

A.

Buffer areas;

B.

Public convenience facilities, including picnic areas, barbecues and restrooms;

C.

Recreation facilities, including playground equipment;

D.

Service structures, including maintenance buildings, accessory buildings, club houses, and control structures;

E.

Parking areas.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

Whenever a use is not listed in this chapter as a use permitted as of right or a use subject to a use permit in the OS-1 district, the planning commission shall determine whether the use is appropriate for the zoning district, either as of right or subject to a use permit. In making its determination, the planning commission shall find as follows:

A.

That the use would not be incompatible with other existing or allowed uses in the district;

B.

That the use would not be detrimental to the continuing development of the area in which the use would be located; and

C.

That the use would be in harmony and consonant with the purposes of the zoning district.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

In OS-1 districts, the minimum height, bulk and space requirements shall be as follows:

A.

The minimum lot size shall be one acre. Less area may be allowed if the planning commission finds that a smaller property is suitable by virtue of its unique character or purpose.

B.

The maximum impervious coverage by buildings, roads and parking area shall be five percent. Additional percentage may be allowed if approved by the planning commission.

C.

The maximum height for any building or structure shall be twenty-five feet. Additional height may be allowed if approved by the planning commission.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).

Appeal from the findings and decision of the planning commission may be made, in writing, to the city council within ten days from the date of the commission's action and shall be accompanied by a fee which shall be established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 482 §2(part), 1989).