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Cupertino City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

84: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OPEN SPACE, PARK AND RECREATION AND PRIVATE RECREATION ZONING DISTRICTS

19.84.010 Applicability of Regulations.

No building or structure or land shall be used in an OS, PR and FP zoning district, otherwise than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 14-2125, § 9 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)


19.84.020 Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses in Open Space, Park and Recreation and Private Recreation Zones.

Table 19.84.020 sets forth the Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses in Open Space, Park and Recreation and Private Recreation zones.

Table 19.84.020: Permitted, Conditional and Excluded Uses in Open Space, Park and Recreation and Private Recreation Zones

Uses
Zoning Districts
OS
PR
FP
A. Low-intensity recreational uses such as hiking, birdwatching, walking, picnicking and other similar activitiesPP-
B. Minor maintenance of vegetation such as mowing or trimmingPPP
C. Incidental gardeningPPP
D. The erection or maintenance of minor structures, such as fences, gates, culverts and drainage ditches.PPP
E. Any legal nonconforming use as provided for in Chapter 19.140 of the City's Ordinance CodePPP
F. Temporary uses subject to regulations established by Chapter 19.160CUP - AdminPCUP - Admin
G. Noncommercial stables for riding horsesCUP - Admin--
H. Artificial or constructed pools, ponds, lakes or streamsCUP - AdminPCUP - PC
I. PlaygroundsCUP - AdminPCUP - PC
J. Any other use which is compatible with open space or park and recreation and otherwise is in conformance with the purposes of the OS or PR zoning districtCUP - AdminP-
K. Parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities, as regulated by Title 13 of this code-P-
L. Agricultural activities for educational and recreational purposes, such as community gardens and hobby farms-P-
M. Single-family residences for the purpose of housing a caretaker for the park. The residence may take the form of a mobilehome as well as a permanent residential structure.-P-
N. Accessory facilities and uses customarily incidental to permitted uses and otherwise conforming with the provisions of Chapter 19.92 of this titlePPP
O. Parking facilities as necessary for park usage-P-

P. Outdoor Uses:

  1. Equestrian center including riding academies, stables and horse rental,
  2. Practice range for archery or firearms,
  3. Golf course with or without driving range,
  4. Swim and racquet club,
  5. Swimming, diving or related sports center,
  6. Picnic areas,
  7. Racquet sports center for tennis, racquetball, badminton and similar activities,
  8. Specialty outdoor activity center encompassing one or more of the following or similar uses:
    1. Roller skating,
    2. Skateboarding,
    3. Lawn bowling, bocce ball,
    4. Miniature golf,
    5. Waterslide,
  9. Commercial athletic field for one or more of the following or similar uses:
    1. Baseball, softball or batting cage training,
    2. Football
    3. Soccer,
    4. Volleyball,
    5. Field hockey,
    6. Basketball,
  10. Amusement parks with or without rides or live entertainment,
  11. Bicycle motocross course/go-cart track or similar specialty raceway, but excluding facilities for racing of automobiles or motorcycles,
--CUP -PC

12. Air sports field for hang gliding, ultralight aircraft or ballooning, but excluding common carrier passenger aircraft service,

13. Other outdoor recreation uses which are found by the Director of Community Development to be of similar intensity and characteristics of use to those enumerated in this subdivision;

--CUP -PC

Q. Indoor Uses:

  1. Museums and galleries,
  2. Theaters for film, stage or music entertainment,
  3. Specialty indoor activity center encompassing one or more of the following or similar uses:
    1. Bowling,
    2. Video games,
    3. Pool, billiards,
    4. Martial arts,
    5. Ice or roller skating rink,
  4. Personal fitness or sports training center with primary location of facilities and equipment enclosed within a structure,
  5. Dancehall or facility for dance instruction,
  6. Other indoor recreation uses which are found by the City Council or Planning Commission to be of similar intensity and characteristics of use to those enumerated in this subsection.
--CUP -PC

R. Subsidiary Uses:

  1. Competition and tournament facilities, including stadium seating, concession stands and box office/ticket sales for on-premises events only,
  2. Restaurant without separate bar facility,
  3. Repair shop, servicing equipment associated with the activities authorized under the principal use permit,
  4. Retail sales of equipment and supplies customarily associated with the activities authorized under the principal use permit,
  5. Caretaker's or security officer's residence
  6. Other uses deemed by the Planning Commission or City Council to be subsidiary to the principal use authorized on the site.
--CUP - PC
S. Card Clubs and similar businesses operating games of chance--Ex
T. Nightclubs--Ex
U. Other uses which are found by the Director of Community Development to be in conflict with the objective of the FP zoning district--Ex

12. Air sports field for hang gliding, ultralight aircraft or ballooning, but excluding common carrier passenger aircraft service,

13. Other outdoor recreation uses which are found by the Director of Community Development to be of similar intensity and characteristics of use to those enumerated in this subdivision;

--CUP -PC

Q. Indoor Uses:

  1. Museums and galleries,
  2. Theaters for film, stage or music entertainment,
  3. Specialty indoor activity center encompassing one or more of the following or similar uses:
    1. Bowling,
    2. Video games,
    3. Pool, billiards,
    4. Martial arts,
    5. Ice or roller skating rink,
  4. Personal fitness or sports training center with primary location of facilities and equipment enclosed within a structure,
  5. Dancehall or facility for dance instruction,
  6. Other indoor recreation uses which are found by the City Council or Planning Commission to be of similar intensity and characteristics of use to those enumerated in this subsection.
--CUP -PC

R. Subsidiary Uses:

  1. Competition and tournament facilities, including stadium seating, concession stands and box office/ticket sales for on-premises events only,
  2. Restaurant without separate bar facility,
  3. Repair shop, servicing equipment associated with the activities authorized under the principal use permit,
  4. Retail sales of equipment and supplies customarily associated with the activities authorized under the principal use permit,
  5. Caretaker's or security officer's residence
  6. Other uses deemed by the Planning Commission or City Council to be subsidiary to the principal use authorized on the site.
--CUP - PC
S. Card Clubs and similar businesses operating games of chance--Ex
T. Nightclubs--Ex
U. Other uses which are found by the Director of Community Development to be in conflict with the objective of the FP zoning district--Ex

Key:

P – Permitted Use

- – Not Allowed

CUP - PC – Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Commission

CUP - CC – Conditional Use Permit issued by the City Council

Ex – Excluded Uses

(Ord. 14-2125, § 9 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)