This zone is designed to retain and provide land areas for public use and to place the public and all elected officials and public agencies on notice of proposed changes in the use of such land.

('61 Code, § 10-3-6.501) (Ord. 380 C.S., passed 9-21-81)

   (A)   All city, county, state, and federal offices or facilities, including, but not limited to civic centers, fire and police stations, libraries, and post offices.

   (B)   All city, county, state, and federal offices or facilities leased from private individuals or other government agencies for a period of more than five years.

   (C)   All city, county, state, or federally owned or operated parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, open spaces, sumps, and landfills.

   (D)   All offices and facilities owned or operated by public school districts including state colleges and junior colleges.

   (E)   The offices and facilities owned or operated by any public governmental agency, or any body of persons charged with the responsibility of administering publicly owned or operated property including, but not limited to redevelopment agencies, water districts, school districts, and recreation districts.

('61 Code, § 10-3-6.502) (Ord. 380 C.S., passed 9-21-81)

   Property located in the PF zone may be used for private purposes when a conditional use permit has been granted in accordance with the provisions of the Interpretation, Enforcement, Violations, and Penalty subchapter. In no case shall a conditional use permit be issued for a period exceeding five years from the date of issuance.

   Property located in the PF, Public Facility Zone, may also be used for gas and electric transmission lines, electrical transmission and distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communication equipment and facilities, public service pumping stations, and elevated pressure tanks provided a use permit is first secured.

('61 Code, § 10-3-6.503) (Ord. 380 C.S., passed 9-21-81; Am. Ord. 698, passed 3-17-99)

   A conditional use permit shall not be granted unless the Planning Commission makes the following determinations:

   (A)   The use is compatible with, and will not adversely affect, the adjacent uses.

   (B)   That no permanent structure shall be provided with such use.

   (C)   That adequate landscaping, fencing, paving, and other improvements be provided to protect and/or enhance the overall appearance of the area in which such uses are situated.

('61 Code, § 10-3-6.504) (Ord. 380 C.S., passed 9-21-81)

   No building or structure shall have a height greater than 65 feet, provided that additional height may be permitted if a use permit is first secured.

(Ord. 698 C.S., passed 3-17-99)