This chapter establishes the framework of zoning districts within the city and their relationships to the city's general plan land use categories. This chapter also establishes the zoning map as the official designation of zoning district boundaries. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   A.   Zoning districts are established in order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of land and buildings; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings; and to regulate the density of population, classes of land use zoning districts are established.

   B.   The city is divided into zoning districts that are generally grouped into two (2) categories: A) base zoning districts, and B) special purpose zoning districts. These districts conform to and implement the city's general plan land use categories as described in Table 17.18.020-1. Subsequent chapters in this article identify allowed uses and requirements for planning entitlements, as well as development standards unique to each zoning district.

      1.   Base Zoning Districts. The base zoning district is the primary zoning district that applies to a property. Every parcel located outside of the specific plan area throughout the city has a base zoning district that establishes the primary type and intensity of land use for the parcel, along with development regulations for that particular type and intensity of land use for the parcel, along with development regulations for that particular type and intensity of land use. Base districts are grouped into five (5) categories as follows:

         a.   Residential zoning districts.

         b.   Rural zoning districts.

         c.   Commercial zoning districts.

         d.   Mixed use zoning districts.

         e.   Public, quasi-public, and recreational zoning districts.

      2.   Special purpose zoning districts. The special purpose zoning district either functions as the base zoning district or supplements the base zoning district and requires special project entitlement, which allows for flexibility from traditional development standards. There are two (2) special purpose zoning districts:

         a.   Specific plan zoning districts that require submittal for a specific plan document for proposed development that will replace the city's zoning regulations for the subject parcel(s). This designation is typically applied to larger land areas that warrant master planning.

         b.   Planned development zoning districts are limited to property zoned PD-Planned Development as of the effective date this title.

   C.   In the event of a conflict between the regulations of the base zoning district and the special purpose zoning district, the provisions of the special purpose zoning district shall apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Except as otherwise provided in this title:

   A.   No building shall be erected, and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than listed in this title, or amendments thereto, as permitted in the zoning districts in which such land, building or premises is located.

   B.   No building shall be erected nor any existing building be moved, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit established by this title, or amendments thereto, for the zoning district in which such building is located.

   C.   No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, altered or enlarged nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the building-site requirements and the area and yard regulations established by this title, or amendments thereto, for the zoning district in which such building is located. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   The City Council hereby adopts the City of Pinole Zoning Map (hereafter referred to as the “Zoning Map”) as the official designation of zoning district boundaries on real property within the City. The Zoning Map shall be regulated as set forth:

   A.   Incorporated by Reference. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this Zoning Code by reference.

   B.   Relationship to the General Plan. The zoning map shall implement and shall be consistent with the city's adopted general plan. Specifically, the Zoning Map shall be consistent with the general plan land use plan.

   C.   Relationship to Specific Plans. The specific plans adopted in the City of Pinole establish special zoning regulations and other design and development provisions in designated portions of the city. As such, the specific plans essentially replace the citywide zoning regulations in those areas and are shown on the zoning map with the adopted specific plan name and/or number, referring the reader to the adopted specific plan document to govern subsequent land development within the plan area. The Zoning Code shall be relied upon for development topics not included within the specific plan. In the event of a conflict between the specific plan and the zoning code, the specific plan shall prevail.

   D.   Planned Developments. In addition to the zoning district symbol for the PD District, a reference to the PD-Planned Development ordinance for the site shall be included on the zoning map whenever possible.

   E.   Zoning District Symbol. Zoning districts shall be illustrated on the zoning map as follows:

      1.   Each base zoning district shall be described on the zoning map by use of its identified zoning district symbol, as listed in Table 17.18.020-1.

      2.   Special purpose zoning districts shall be delineated with a name, number, symbol, or other delineation, as determined by the Community Development Director, which distinguishes it from other special purpose zoning districts or base zoning districts. The assignment of the special purpose designation serves to provide a reference to the corresponding special purpose zoning document (e.g. Specific Plan, Planned Development) adopted by ordinance of the City Council.

   F.   Zoning Map Interpretation. If there is uncertainty about the location of any zoning district boundary shown on the zoning map, the precise location of the boundary shall be determined by the Community Development Director as follows:

      1.   Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

      2.   In unsubdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

      3.   In case any uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of boundaries.

      4.   Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.

      5.   Where any private right-of-way or easement of any railroad, railway, canal, transportation or public utility company is vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned property. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   A.   In order to simplify land use regulations, land uses listed in this article and throughout this title have been grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. These allowed use categories are called “Use Classifications.” Use classifications describe one (1) or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. Each land use is described in Chapter 17.22 (Allowed Use Definitions). For example, “personal service use” includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Rather than listing all such uses individually throughout this title, “personal service use” is listed once and is further defined in Chapter 17.22 (Allowed Use Definitions).

   B.   The following rules apply to use classifications:

      1.   Special Use Regulations. Additional use regulations for special land uses are listed in Article IV. (Standards for Specific Land Uses).

      2.   Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the zoning district tables are not allowed, except as otherwise provided for in this title.

      3.   Illegal Uses. No use that is illegal under local, state, or federal law shall be allowed in any zoning district within the city.

      4.   Special Purpose Zoning District. When a property is located within a special purpose zoning district, the allowed use provisions of that special purpose zoning district shall prevail. When a special purpose zoning district is silent (Planned Developments) on allowed use provisions, it defers the allowed use provisions to the base zoning district. Only where there is a conflict do the special purpose zoning district provisions prevail.

      5.   Similar Uses. When a use is not specifically listed in this code, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if the Community Development Director determines that the use is substantially similar to other uses listed based on established criteria and required findings outlined in Section 17.18.070 (Similar Use Determination). It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in this title and, anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, the Community Development Director may make a similar use determination to compare a proposed use and measure it against those uses listed. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   A.   Zoning District allowed uses and corresponding requirements for entitlements are listed in Table 17.20.030-1 (Allowed Uses and Required Entitlements) for all of the city's base zoning districts. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through issuance of a conditional use permit, or not permitted. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., Building Permit or permits required by other agencies).

   B.   The requirements for planning entitlements identified in Table 17.20.030-1 include:

      1.   Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code (e.g., development standards) as well state and federal law.

      2.   Conditional (C). A land use shown with a “C” indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code (e.g., development standards) as well state and federal law.

      3.   Not Permitted (N). A land use shown with an “N” in the table is not allowed in the applicable zoning district. Additionally, uses not shown in the table are not permitted, except as otherwise provided for in this title. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   A.   When a use is not specifically listed in this title, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if the Community Development Director determines that the use is substantially similar to other uses listed. It is further recognized that every use cannot be identified in this title and, anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this section establishes the Community Development Director 's authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those uses listed in this title for determining similarity.

   B.   In determining “similarity” the Community Development Director shall make all of the following findings:

      1.   The characteristics of, and activities associated with the proposed use are equivalent to one (1) or more of the listed uses, and will not involve a higher level of activity or population density than the uses listed in the district;

      2.   The proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district; and

      3.   The proposed use will be consistent with the general plan.

   C.   Determinations shall be made in writing and shall contain the facts that support the determination. The department shall maintain all such determinations on record at the public counter for review by the general public. All recorded determinations shall be provided to the Planning Commission, City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The Community Development Director's decision may be appealed as provided in Section 17.10.070 (Appeals). Interpretations shall be made consistent with the provisions outlined in Chapter 17.06 (Interpretations). (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   The purpose of this chapter is to establish allowed land uses and requirements for planning entitlements for each of the city's base zoning districts. Allowed uses herein are consistent with and implement the city's general plan corresponding land use designations as shown in Table 17.18.020-1 (Zoning Districts).

(Ord. 2016-03 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   Table 17.20.030-1 below identifies allowed uses and corresponding requirements for planning entitlements for all base zoning districts within the city. Definitions for the land uses listed herein (use classifications) are provided in Chapter 17.22 (Allowed Use Definitions). See additional use requirements in Article IV (Special Use Standards). In the table below, any land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is permitted by right, a “C” indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of a conditional use permit (pursuant to Section 17.12.140 (Conditional Use Permit), an “A” indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of an administrative use permit (pursuant to Section 17.12.060 (Administrative Use Permit), and an “N” indicates that the use is not allowed. Except as otherwise provided for in this title, uses not shown in the table are not permitted. Zoning district names for the zoning district symbols used in the table are as follows:

   LDR    =   Low Density Residential Zoning District

   R-1    =   Suburban Residential Zoning District

   R-2    =   Medium Density Zoning District

   R-3    =   High Density Zoning District

   R-4   =   Very High Density Zoning District

   R   =   Rural Zoning District

   RC   =   Regional Commercial Zoning District

   RMU   =   Residential Mixed Use Zoning District

   CMU   =   Commercial Mixed Use Zoning District

   OPMU   =    Office Professional Mixed Use Zoning District

   OIMU   =   Office Industrial Mixed Use Zoning District

   OS   =   Open Space Zoning District

   PR   =   Parks and Recreation Zoning District

   PQI   =   Public Quasi-Public Institutional Zoning District

   SPBCA   =   San Pablo Bay Conservation Zoning District

 

   (1)   See additional regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 17.70.

   (2)   See additional regulations for Emergency Shelters in Chapter 17.62.

   (3)   See additional regulations for Home Occupations in Chapter 17.64.

   (4)   Additional regulations applicable to animal keeping where permitted are as follows and within Title 6:

      a.   Domestic Pets. Keeping of any combination of five (5) or more cats and dogs is considered a kennel for the purposes of this title.

      b.   Exotic Animals. All exotic animals shall be kept and maintained a minimum distance of 40 feet from any property line, unless contained within the dwelling.

      c.   Livestock. One (1) livestock animal may be permitted for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. All livestock animals shall be kept and maintained a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet from any property line and a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from any residential dwelling.

      d.   Poultry and Rabbits. All poultry animals shall be kept and maintained a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet from any property line.

   (5)   See additional regulations for wireless communication facilities in Chapter 17.76.

   (6)   Utility facilities and infrastructure involving hazardous or volatile gas and/or liquid pipeline development require approval of a conditional use permit.

   (7)   See additional regulations for adult entertainment businesses in Chapter 17.58

   (8)   See additional regulations for drive-in and drive-through facilities in Chapter 17.40.

   (9)   See additional regulations for massage therapy in Chapter 17.66 and Chapter 8.32  

(Ord. 2024-09 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2020-04 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2019-03 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2017-14 § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2017-11 § 2, 2017; Ord. 2017-08 § 2 (part), 2017; Ord. 2016-04 § 6, 2016: Ord. 2016-03 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2014-02 § 4, 2014: Ord. 2012-05 § 2, 2012: Ord. 2011-02: Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   The purpose of this chapter is to define use classifications listed in Chapter 17.20 (Allowed Land Uses and Required entitlements) and throughout this title. Use classifications are land uses that have been grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. This chapter should be used as a reference to Additional definitions for specialized terms used in the Zoning Code can be found in Article VI (Glossary). (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)

   A.   The following list represents the complete list of allowed uses and corresponding definitions as used in Table 17.20.030-1 and throughout this title. Individual use classifications describe one (1) or more uses having similar characteristics, but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. Additional definitions are found in Article VI (Glossary). Allowed uses are organized into the following seven (7) use categories as follows:

      1.   Residential uses.

      2.   Agriculture, resource, and open space uses.

      3.   Recreation, education, and public assembly uses.

      4.   Utility, transportation, and communication uses.

      5.   Retail, service, and office uses.

      6.   Automobile and vehicle uses.

      7.   Industrial, manufacturing, and processing uses.

   B.   Residential Uses.

      1.   ADULT DAY CARE HOME. Defined by state law as the provision of non-medical care to six (6) or fewer adults, including seniors, in the provider's own home, for a period of less than twenty-four (24) hours at a time. Homes serving more than six (6) adults are included in “Adult Day Care Facility.”

      2.   CARETAKER HOUSING. A residence that is accessory to a site with a non-residential primary use and that is needed for security, twenty-four (24)-hour care or supervision, or monitoring of facilities, equipment, or other conditions on the site.

            i.   An efficiency unit.

            ii.   A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

         a.   Shared living residences. Housing shared by unrelated persons such as recovery residences, boarding houses, dormitories, etc.

         b.   Group homes for persons with disabilities. Housing shared by unrelated persons with disabilities that provide peer and other support for their residents' disability-related needs and in which residents share cooking, dining, and living areas.

         c.   Licensed group homes. Group homes that provide services requiring licenses under state law.

         d.   Unlicensed group homes. Group homes that may provide some supportive services for their residents but not services that require licenses under state law.

         e.   Recovery residences and sober living homes. Group homes for persons recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction in which the residents mutually support each other's recovery and sobriety and that do not require licenses from California Department of Health Care Services because they do not provide alcoholism or drug addiction recovery and treatment services.

         f.   Alcohol or other drug (AOD) facilities. Residential facilities licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services to provide addiction recovery and treatment services.

         g.   Community care facilities. Facilities licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the State Department of Social Services to provide twenty-four (24) hour non-medical residential care to children and adults with developmental disabilities who are in need of personal services, supervision, and/or assistance essential for self-protection or sustaining the activities of daily living.

         h.   Group homes for children. As defined in California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 84001, Subdivision (g)(3), a facility which provides twenty-four (24) hour care and supervision to children, provides services specified in this chapter to a specific client group, and maintains a structured environment, with such services provided at least in part by staff employed by the licensee. The care and supervision provided by a group home shall be nonmedical except as permitted by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17736(b). Since small family and foster family homes, by definition, care for six (6) or fewer children only, any facility providing twenty-four (24) hour care for seven or more children must be licensed as a group home.

   For the purposes of determining allowed land uses and required entitlements under Title 17, the use does not include "residential care facilities", "supportive housing", and "transitional housing", which are defined separately.

         a.   The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.

         b.   Pets.

         c.   The storage of possessions.

         d.   Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two (2) beds, or private rooms.

         a.   Transportable in one (1) or more sections;

         b.   When in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width, or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or, when erected on-site, is three hundred and twenty (320) or more square feet;

         c.   Built on a permanent chassis;

         d.   Designed to be used as a residential dwelling;

         e.   Erected with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities;

         f.   Includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein.

         g.   This term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements so long as the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under this part. Manufactured home includes a mobile home subject to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C., Sec. 5401 et seq.).

         a.   Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE). Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, a housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by the resident, the resident's guardian, conservator or other responsible person; where seventy-five percent (75%) of the residents are sixty (60) years of age or older and where varying levels of care and supervision are provided, as agreed to at time of admission or as determined necessary at subsequent times of reappraisal. Any younger residents must have needs compatible with other residents. Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and similar facilities providing medical care are included under the definition of "Medical Services, Extended Care."

         b.   Residential care facilities for the chronically ill. Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, any place, building, or housing arrangement which is maintained and operated to provide care and supervision to all or any of the following: 1) Adults with HIV disease or AIDS; 2) Emancipated minors with HIV disease or AIDS; or 3) Family units as defined in Section 87801(f)(1) with adults or children or both with HIV disease or AIDS.

         c.   Adult residential facilities (ARF). Facilities that provide assistance with living as defined and regulated by the California Department of Health Care Services and California Department of Social Services.

         d.   Other similar facilities not listed defined as residential care facilities by the State of California.

      18.   SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. Supportive housing is consistent with the definition in California Government Code Section 65582(g), which is defined as housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Consistent with Section 65583(c)(3) of the California Government Code, supportive housing shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.

   C.   Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses.

   C.   Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses.

      1.   ANIMAL KEEPING. Care and maintenance of animals on private property. The listing below provides a distinction between various types of animals related to allowed use provisions in Article II. (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards). This classification is distinct from “Animal Sales and Grooming,” and “Equestrian Facility” (commercial or hobby). Also see “Kennels, Commercial,” which provides for the boarding of animals (e.g., “doggie day-care”).

         a.   DOMESTIC PETS. Small animals (no larger than the largest breed of dogs) customarily kept as pets within a dwelling unit. This classification includes dogs, cats, fish, and birds (excluding large tropical birds and poultry).

         b.   EXOTIC ANIMALS. Wild animals not customarily confined or cultivated by man for domestic or commercial purposes, but kept as a pet or for display, including potbelly pigs, snakes, reptiles, and large tropical birds (including peacocks).

         c.   LIVESTOCK ANIMALS. Domesticated animals that may be kept or raised in pens, barns, houses, and pastures whether for commercial or private use. Livestock includes, but is not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, equine, and fowl.

         d.   POULTRY. Domesticated birds (fowl) customarily kept for eggs or meat. This classification includes chickens, roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, and Cornish game hens.

      2.   EQUESTRIAN FACILITY, COMMERCIAL. Commercial horse, donkey, and mule facilities including horse ranches, boarding stables, riding schools and academies, horse exhibition facilities (for shows or other competitive events), pack stations, and barns, stables, corrals, and paddocks accessory and incidental to these uses.

      3.   EQUESTRIAN FACILITY, HOBBY. Stables, corrals, and paddocks used by the individual homeowners of corresponding property and their animals.

      4.   KENNELS, HOBBY. Facility for the keeping, boarding, or maintaining of five (5) or more dogs (four (4) months of age or older) or five (5) or more cats. Excludes dogs or cats for sale in pet shops or patients in animal hospitals. Includes a kennel where the animals are owned or kept by the owner or occupant for personal, non-commercial purposes, including hunting, tracking, exhibiting at shows, exhibitions, field trials or other competitions, or for enhancing or perpetuating a given breed, other than dogs or cats used in conjunction with an agricultural operation on the lot or premises.

      5.   RESOURCE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION. Activities and management of an area to preserve, recreate, and enhance natural resource values such as fish and wildlife habitat, rare and endangered plants, vernal pools, erosion control, and floodwater conveyance.

      6.   RESOURCE-RELATED RECREATION. Facility related to passive recreation in open space areas including bicycle and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, parking areas, and interpretive centers.

   D.   Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses.

      1.   CEMETERY, MAUSOLEUM. Land used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including crematories, columbarium's, and mausoleums. Also see “Mortuaries and Funeral Homes.”

      2.   CLUBS, LODGES, AND PRIVATE MEETING HALLS. Permanent, headquarters-type, and meeting facilities for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members, including facilities for business associations; civic, social and fraternal organizations; labor unions and similar organizations; political organizations; professional membership organizations; and other membership organizations.

      3.   COMMUNITY CENTERS/CIVIC USES. Multipurpose meeting and recreational facilities typically consisting of one (1) or more meeting or multipurpose rooms, kitchen, and/or outdoor barbecue facilities that are available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc.

      4.   COMMUNITY GARDEN. A site used for growing plants for food, fiber, herbs, or flowers, which is shared and maintained by city residents.

      5.   INDOOR AMUSEMENT/ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY. Establishment providing indoor amusement and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, including dance halls and ballrooms and electronic game arcades, as primary uses. Four (4) or more electronic games or coin-operated amusements in any establishment, or premises where fifty percent (50%) or more of the floor area is occupied by amusement devices, are considered an amusement device arcade as described above; three (3) or less machines are not considered a land use separate from the primary use of the site.

      6.   INDOOR FITNESS AND SPORTS FACILITIES. Predominantly participant sports and health activities conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Typical uses include bowling alleys, billiard parlors, ice/roller skating rinks, indoor racquetball courts, indoor climbing facilities, soccer areas, athletic clubs, and health clubs. This use does not include special studios not a part of an athletic or health club (e.g., karate studio, dance studio, etc.). Also see “Schools, Private and Special/Studio.”

      7.   LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS. Public or quasi-public facilities including aquariums, arboretums, art exhibitions, botanical gardens, historic sites and exhibits, libraries, museums, and planetariums, which are generally non-commercial in nature.

      8.   OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION. Facility for various outdoor participant sports and types of recreation where a fee is charged for use (e.g., amphitheaters, amusement and theme parks, golf driving ranges, health and athletic club with outdoor facilities, miniature golf courses, skateboard parks, stadiums and coliseums, swim and tennis clubs, water slides, zoos).

      9.   PARKS AND PUBLIC PLAZAS. Public parks include playgrounds and athletic fields/courts and public plazas and outdoor gathering places for community use. If privately owned and restricted to the public (e.g., require payment of fee), the same facilities are included under the definition of “Outdoor Commercial Recreation.”

      10.   PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY. Facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities.

      11.   RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. A site where one (1) or more lots are used, or are intended to be used, by campers with recreational vehicles or tents. Recreational vehicle parks may include public restrooms, water, sewer, and electric hookups to each lot and are intended as a higher density, more intensively developed use than campgrounds. May include accessory retail uses where they are clearly incidental and intended to serve RV park patrons only.

      12.   RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION. A building or space primarily used for an assembly of persons to conduct worship or other religious ceremonies, including, but not limited to, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, or shrines.

      13.   SCHOOLS, PRIVATE AND SPECIAL/STUDIO. Private educational institutions (e.g., boarding schools, business, secretarial and vocational schools, colleges and universities, establishments providing for courses by mail or on-line) and special schools/studios (e.g., art, ballet and other dance, computers and electronics, drama, driver education, language, music, photography). Also includes facilities, institutions, and conference centers that offer specialized programs in personal growth and development (e.g., fitness training studios, gymnastics instruction, and aerobics and gymnastics studios, environmental awareness, arts, communications, and management). Also see “Indoor Fitness and Sports Facilities.”