A.

Open Space. The purpose of the Open Space (OS) zoning district is to preserve and enhance open space lands as a limited and valuable resource in Morgan Hill. The OS zoning district is intended to permit limited but reasonable use of open space lands while reducing exposure to geologic hazards, to preserve agricultural land, and to preserve the topographic features that contribute to Morgan Hill's unique identity.

B.

Public Facilities. The purpose of the Public Facilities (PF) zoning district is to provide a location for schools, governmental offices, parks and recreational facilities, fire and police stations, utilities, and other public and quasi-public facilities to serve the community.

C.

Sports Recreation and Leisure (SRL). The purpose of the SRL zoning district is to provide a location for a variety of private and public or quasi-public land sports, recreation, and leisure uses to serve the community. The SRL zoning district includes two sub-zones:

1.

The SRL-A sub-zone which supports lower intensity sports, recreation, and leisure uses that are compatible with nearby agricultural and open space activities; and

2.

The SRL-B sub-zone which supports lower and medium intensity sports, recreation, and leisure uses that are generally open in nature.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 2290 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 11-7-2018)

A.

Open Space and Public Facility Zones.

1.

Permitted Land Uses—General. Table 18.28-1 identifies land uses permitted in the Open Space (OS) and Public Facilities (PF) zoning districts.

Table 18.28-1: Permitted Land Uses in the Open Space and Public Facilities Zoning Districts

Notes:

[1] A Conditional Use Permit is required if not owned or operated by a governmental agency.

[2] Sales are limited to horticultural products grown on site.

B.

Design Permit for Residential Uses in the OS Zone. In addition to projects requiring Design Permits pursuant to Section 18.108.040 (Design Permits), the construction of new residential uses requires a Design Permit to verify conformance with Section 18.28.030.B (Performance Standards in OS Zone) and all other applicable requirements.

C.

Sports Recreation and Leisure Zones. Table 18.28-2 identifies land uses permitted in the SRL-A and SRL-B sub-zones.

Table 18.28-2: Permitted Land Uses in the Sports Recreation Leisure Zoning District

Notes:

[1] Permitted only on a legal lot of record established in the unincorporated area prior to August 1, 2014.

[2] May be permitted with a conditional use permit if ancillary to hotel or motel use.

[3] Golf courses in excess of three holes are prohibited.

[4] Fitness and exercise facilities ancillary to a primary destination-oriented sports/recreation/leisure use are allowed with a conditional use permit.

[5] Permitted if ancillary to hotel or motel use.

D.

Additional Permits. In addition to permits identified in Tables 18.28-1 and 18.28-2, development projects in the open space, public, and recreation zoning districts may also require a design permit pursuant to Section 18.108.040 (Design Permits). Modifications to a historic resource may require a historic alteration pursuant to Chapter 18.60. (Historic Resources).

E.

Hillside Combining District. Development on site with an average slope of ten percent or greater are subject to the requirements of Section 18.30.040 (Hillside Combining District).

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 2290 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 11-7-2018; Ord. No. 2352, § 4, 4-24-2024)

A.

General. Table 18.28-3 identifies development standards that apply in the public, open space, and recreation zoning districts.

Table 18.28-3: Public, Open Space, and Recreation Development Standards

;adv;8q; Notes:

[1] Planning Commission may allow greater impervious surface with a Conditional Use Permit.

[2] Thirty percent for those existing lots less than 5 acres.

B.

Performance Standards in OS Zoning District. The following standards apply to all development and land uses in the OS zoning district.

1.

Stormwater Runoff. In addition to requirements in Chapter 18.140 (Post Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention), development shall comply with the following standards:

a.

Permanent vegetation and improvements capable of carrying stormwater runoff in a safe manner shall be installed to the extent possible before the vegetative cover is removed from the area.

b.

Sediment basins, including debris basins, desilting basins, and silt traps, shall be installed, and maintained to reserve sediment from runoff waters of land undergoing development.

2.

Public Services and Infrastructure. Construction of dwellings for which conditional use permits are required are permitted only if the proposed dwelling units are served by public sewers, public water, and ingress/egress that comply with minimum fire department standards. The city may grant exceptions to the public sewer and public water requirements for:

a.

Areas that were annexed into the city outside the urban service area with approved private water and septic systems; and

b.

Secondary dwellings where a private septic tank disposal system has been approved for the primary dwelling on the same parcel of land.

C.

Outdoor Storage in the PF Zone. Areas used for outdoor storage in the PF zoning district shall meet the minimum design standards applicable to off-street parking facilities as specified in Section 18.72.060 (Parking Design and Development Standards).

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 2290 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 11-7-2018)