The purpose of this Chapter is to promote a rural atmosphere in an otherwise urban or semiurban development and to hold for future generations open space in which trees and plants can grow. The "O" District shall not be applied as a combining district.

The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply in all "O" Districts subject to the provisions of Chapter 21.62 (Height and Setback Exceptions) of this Title.

A.

Crop and tree farming and grazing of horses, cattle, sheep and goats.

B.

Buildings accessory to any allowed uses;

C.

Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving four or fewer service connections, pursuant to Chapter 15.04, Monterey County Code and replacement of water tanks and wells where no increase in service connections is created. The screening of any tanks and associated structures shall be approved by the Director of Planning.

D.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this Section.

(Ord. No. 5135, § 120, 7-7-2009)

A.

Nonprofit recreational uses;

B.

Small water system facilities including wells and storage tanks of five to fourteen (14) service connections;

C.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those listed in this Section.

D.

Additions to existing, approved wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310.

(Ord. 3938, 1997)

A.

Any structure or use or removal of any vegetation or natural materials not in keeping with the purpose of this Chapter;

B.

Golf courses;

C.

Public utility uses and accessory structures, not including corporation yards or similar uses;

D.

Water system facilities including wells and storage tanks serving fifteen (15) or more service connections (ZA);

E.

Other uses of a similar character, density and intensity to those uses listed in this Section;

F.

Legal nonconforming use of a portion of a structure extended throughout the structure (ZA);

G.

Legal nonconforming use changed to a use of a similar or more restricted nature;

H.

Development in the Carmel Valley Floodplain, pursuant to Section 21.64.130 (ZA);

I.

The exploration for and the removal of oil and gas (ZA);

J.

Wireless communications facilities, pursuant to Section 21.64.310.

A.

Minimum Building Site. None.

B.

Development Density, Maximum. None.

C.

Structure height and setback regulations: The following structure height and setback regulations apply unless superseded by a structure height limit noted on the zoning map (e.g. "O(24)" would mean a structure height limit of twenty-four (24) feet), setback requirements when combined with a "B" District or setbacks shown on a recorded final or parcel maps, or setback lines on a Sectional District Map.

1.

Main Structures.

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: thirty (30)feet;

Side: twenty (20) feet;

Rear: twenty (20) feet.

b.

Height. Maximum Height: thirty (30) feet.

2.

Accessory Structures (Habitable).

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: fifty (50) feet;

Side: six feet on front one-half of property; one foot on rear one-half of property.

Rear: six feet.

b.

Height: Maximum Height: fifteen (15) feet.

3.

Accessory Structures (Non-habitable).

a.

Minimum Setbacks.

Front: fifty (50) feet;

Side: six feet on front one half of property; one foot on rear one half of property.

Rear: one foot.

b.

Height. Maximum Height: fifteen (15) feet.

4.

Accessory structures used are barns, stables or farm out structures shall not be less than fifty (50) feet from the front of the property or twenty (20) feet from the side or rear property line or twenty (20) feet from any residence on the property. The maximum height shall be thirty (30) feet.

D.

Minimum Distance Between Structures.

Main Structure: twenty (20) feet;

Accessory/Main Structure: ten (10) feet;

Accessory/Accessory Structure: six feet.

E.

Building Site Coverage, Maximum twenty-five (25) percent.

F.

Parking Regulations: Parking for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.58.

G.

Landscaping Requirements: None, except as may be required by condition of approval of an Administrative or Use Permit.

H.

Lighting Requirements.

1.

For any new development that includes exterior lighting, all exterior lighting shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting adopted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 21.63.020, unless exempt under Section 21.63.020.D.

2.

Review by the Director of Planning of all exterior lighting associated with any construction permit for consistency with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting and approval by the Director of Planning are required prior to issuance of the construction permit.

3.

Applications for construction permits which are subject to these lighting regulations must include the following information:

a.

Plans indicating the location of each light fixture; and

b.

Manufacturer's catalog specification sheet for each type of fixture.

c.

The Director of Planning may waive these submittal requirements or request additional information, as deemed necessary on a project by project basis.

I.

Sign Regulations: Signing for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.60.

(Ord. No. 5262, § 17, 1-26-2016)

The following types of development are subject to Section 21.64.250 (Regulations for the Reduction of Vehicle Trips) of this Title:

a.

Any residential development of twenty-five (25) or more units; or

b.

Any new or expanded commercial or tourist oriented development which will employ fifty (50) or more persons; or

c.

Any new or expanded commercial or tourist oriented development of twenty-five thousand (25,000) gross square feet or more.