The purpose of the “OS” Open Space and Public Land Districts is to designate large open space areas, which in some cases include public and educational facilities, to be preserved for public uses.

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)

   (a)   Off-street parking and loading. All uses and structures in the OS District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading provisions of Chapter 1262, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

   (b)   Signs. Signs are permitted in the OS District subject to the requirements of Chapter 1264, Signage.

   (c)   Landscaping. Landscaping and buffer yards may be required in the OS District per Chapter 1266, Landscaping.

   (d)   Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures, including fences, may be permitted in the OS District subject to the requirements of Chapter 1270, Accessory Uses and Structures.

   (e)   Temporary uses. Temporary uses are permitted in the O-S District subject to the requirements of Chapter 1272, Temporary Uses and Structures.

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)

   (a)   The land use regulations for the O-S Open Space and Public Lands District are set forth in the following Schedule 1258.05.

   (b)   Land uses designated by a "P" are permitted uses that may be subject to additional regulations imposed by this Code.

   (c)   A “P” followed by a number indicates that the use is a permitted use as previously described, but is subject to an additional regulation found at the end of the following table under the corresponding number.

   (d)   Land uses designated by a “C” are conditional uses that are subject to review by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and that may be subject to additional regulations imposed by this Code, including the requirements of Chapter 1280 Appeals, Variances, and Conditional Uses.

   (e)   Land uses designated with a "—" or which are not listed in the following table are prohibited within the OS Open Space and Public Lands District.

   Schedule 1258.05

 

   Uses not listed specifically in Schedule 1258.05 may be permitted if approved by Village Council pursuant to Chapter 1276, Similar Use Determinations and are in conformance with all other applicable regulations of this Code.

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)

   The lot, yard, and structure requirements applicable to zoning lots in the Open Space and Public Lands District are set forth in the following Table.

 

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)

   (a)   Multiple principal structures. More than one principal structure may be permitted on the same lot within the OS Open Space and Public Lands District where the size of the lot allows for the appropriate maintenance of traffic patterns, dimensions of structures, setbacks and structure location standards.

   (b)   Lighting. Sources of light for the spotlighting or floodlighting of buildings or grounds shall be shielded so as not to be directly visible to adjacent properties or public streets.

   (c)   Landscaping and buffer yards. All portions of a lot which are not improved shall be landscaped or maintained in an orderly natural state.

      (1)   In addition to the yard requirements in § 1258.09, a screen of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs sufficient to create a year-round visual barrier shall be planted and maintained within a buffer yard of at least 20 feet in depth between any development permitted in any OS District and any adjoining Residence District in accordance with the residential buffer requirements established in Chapter 1266 Landscaping.

      (2)   All other requirements of Chapter 1266 Landscaping pertaining to screening and buffering must also be met.

      (3)   All requirements contained in subsections (1) and (2) hereof must be fully complied with before a certificate of occupancy is issued by the Code Enforcement Officer.

   (d)   Mechanical equipment. All ground level and roof top mechanical equipment must be fully screened from view from all Residential Districts by a parapet wall or other screening structure constructed of the same materials as the principal building façade, or adequate landscaping to the height of such equipment.

   (e)    Refuse control. Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within completely enclosed buildings or placed in corrals providing screening from public streets and adjoining lots.

(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)