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Pittston City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

Open Space OS District

§ 480-33 Purpose.

The OS Zoning District seeks to protect environmentally sensitive areas of the City that also have significant value for passive recreation pursuits. Specifically, forested areas, steep slopes, and floodplains are included. Permitted uses within this district encourage the most appropriate conservation/recreation activities for these areas; however, some forms of development are allowed under prescribed criteria.

§ 480-34 Use regulations.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Public conservation areas.
(2) 
Park and recreational areas, game refuges and similar non-intensive public uses.
(3) 
Front, side and rear yards of uses in other abutting districts within the same lot.
(4) 
Forestry.
(5) 
Community gardens.