Use and bulk regulations applying specifically to open space uses are set forth in this article. Also applying to Open Space districts are additional regulations set forth in other articles and sections of this chapter as follows:

The purpose of this article is to establish a district in which open space uses may take place, and to identify other compatible allowable uses, as well as use variances, which may be allowed under certain circumstances and with limitations as, identified hereinafter.

The following listed uses and no others are permitted uses in Open Space districts:

(a)

All uses commonly referred to as agriculture, horticulture, crop and tree farming, truck farming, orchards, gardening, nursery operations, dairy farming, stock raising, domestic animal and poultry breeding and raising (but not including dog kennels or animal hospitals) and forestry operations including sawmills; together with the operation of any farm machinery or vehicles incidental to the above uses.

(b)

Golf courses and golf clubs, both private and public, but not including miniature golf courses and driving ranges which are commercially operated.

(c)

Horse boarding stables, riding academies and sales incidental and accessory thereto.

(d)

Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated.

(e)

Signs, as permitted in article XVI.

(f)

Temporary roadside stands for the sale of open space products grown on the premises.

Minimum lot size requirements for an OS district are as follows: No requirement.

In an OS district, the floor area ratio of all buildings and structures on a zoning lot shall not exceed 0.2.

In an OS district, the maximum building coverage on a zoning lot shall not exceed ten percent, and the maximum lot coverage on a zoning lot shall not exceed 15 percent.

In an OS district, no portion of any building hereafter erected or enlarged shall be located closer then 25 feet to the front property line.

In an OS district, no portion of any building hereafter erected or enlarged shall be located closer than ten feet on either side of the building to the side property line.

In an OS district, no portion of any building hereafter erected or enlarged shall be located closer to the rear property line than the greater of 25 percent of the lot depth, or 25 feet.

No building or structure may be changed or erected in this district so as to have a height greater than 35 feet.