The OS-2 secondary open space zoning district regulations are included to achieve the following purposes:

A.

To set aside and protect those areas where open space is generated as a by-product of another use;

B.

To encourage the development of associated open space;

C.

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

(Ord. 482 §3(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-2 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 §3(part), 1989).

The following uses are permitted as of right in the OS-2 district:

A.

Plant experimental stations;

B.

Farms;

C.

Scenic highways, including landscaped streets and highways;

D.

Rest areas;

E.

Flood control channels;

F.

Rights-of-way, including transmission lines and canals;

G.

Parks, green belts, landscaped areas, and golf courses, excepting buildings or structures thereon.

(Ord. 482 §3(part), 1989).

The following uses are permitted in the OS-2 district subject to a use permit:

A.

Schools;

B.

Cemeteries and mausoleums;

C.

Stadiums;

D.

Commonly owned open space not in conjunction with a planned unit development;

E.

Riding stables, provided the parcel is not less than four acres and the total number of horses shall not exceed two per acre.

(Ord. 482 §3(part), 1989).

Whenever a use is not listed in this chapter as a use permitted as of right of a use subject to a use permit in the OS-2 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 §3(part), 1989).

In the OS-2 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 the unique character or purpose.

B.

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

C.

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

D.

The minimum required front yard setback shall be twenty feet.

E.

The minimum required side and rear yard setback shall be twenty feet.

(Ord. 482 §3(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 §3(part), 1989).