The OS Zone is to protect public health and safety; provide areas for recreational opportunities; conserve natural resources, scenic beauty, and agriculture; and, preserve areas of major historic or cultural interest in accordance with the goals and policies of the open space and conservation element of the city general plan. This zone shall be applicable to and correlate with the general plan land use designation of parks/recreation/natural open space.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.010)

(a)

The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Agricultural activities.

(2)

Baseball and football fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, swimming pools, and other recreational areas.

(3)

Cemeteries.

(4)

Equestrian centers.

(5)

Golf courses and driving ranges.

(6)

Museums, libraries, historical landmarks, galleries, and other areas of cultural interest.

(7)

Natural preserves.

(8)

Sewer treatment plants, reservoirs, and flood control channels.

(9)

Trails and other suitable corridors, including off-road bicycle or horse trails.

(b)

Other similar uses: Approved by the director of planning and community development, as provided by chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.020)

(a)

The following uses shall be allowed subject to a conditional use permit, as provided by chapter 19.61:

(1)

Private recreational uses.

(2)

Zoos.

(b)

Other similar uses: Approved by the director of planning and community development, as provided by chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.030)

(a)

The following uses are considered to be incidental to and compatible with permitted and conditionally permitted uses:

(1)

Caretakers residences.

(2)

Comfort stations.

(3)

Commercial uses, incidental to the operation of public and private recreational uses.

(4)

Concession stands.

(5)

Parking areas.

(b)

Other similar uses: Approved by the director of planning and community development, as provided by chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.040)

No uses require an administrative permit.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.050)

No uses are specifically prohibited.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.060)

Temporary uses are allowed consistent with the criteria contained in chapter 19.60.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.070)

(a)

General provisions. Refer to chapter 19.02 for those general criteria applicable to development, such as:

(1)

Corner clearance.

(2)

Property maintenance.

(b)

Lot size. Minimum net lot area of five acres.

(c)

Lot dimensions.

(1)

Minimum lot width: 250 feet.

(2)

Minimum lot depth: 250 feet.

(d)

Structure size. No minimum or maximum structure size, however, the floor area ratio (FAR) cannot exceed 0.25.

(e)

Accessory structure size. No maximum size.

(f)

Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage of 40 percent.

(g)

Structure height. Maximum height of 75 feet.

(h)

Setbacks.

(1)

Minimum front yard: 25 feet.

(2)

Maximum front yard: None.

(3)

Minimum side yard: Ten feet.

(4)

Minimum street yard: Ten feet.

(5)

Minimum rear yard: 50 feet.

(i)

Structure separation. No minimum.

(j)

Lot frontage. Minimum of 200 feet.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.080)

(a)

Access/orientation. No specific access or orientation required.

(b)

Architecture. No specific architectural criteria are required.

(c)

Landscaping. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided consistent with the provisions of section 19.02.130.

(d)

Parking. Parking shall be provided consistent with chapter 19.69.

(e)

Signs. Signs shall be allowed consistent with the provisions contained in chapter 19.75.

(f)

Utilities. Utilities shall be provided consistent with the provisions contained in chapter 19.02.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.090)

All development projects requiring a permit or approval from the city shall be consistent with the processing and review provisions contained in chapters 19.54 and 19.56.

(Code 1972, § 19.47.100)