This is a zoning designation for publicly-owned property, or property less suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual condition or situation. Much of the land so designated may best be left as "green belts". Except for low density private residential uses, permitted uses are mostly public utilities and large civic facilities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for public facilities, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas where public interests are directly involved and with allowances for very low density private residential use, subject to environmental impact mitigation.

(Ord. 3123 § 21, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2668 § 7 (part), 1/17/1992)

A.

Bleachers, grandstands (subject to review by Planning Commission).

B.

Bridle trails.

C.

Cemeteries and crematoriums.

D.

Civic buildings and governmental offices.

E.

Common open space.

F.

Convention centers (publicly owned) and associated activities.

G.

Tire stations.

H.

Hospitals.

I.

Landfills, sanitary.

J.

Libraries.

K.

Marinas, boat storage, maritime and harbor activities.

L.

Municipal pool.

M.

Museums.

N.

Off-street parking structures and lots.

O.

Parks, greenbelts.

P.

Picnic areas and facilities.

Q.

Playfields.

R.

Playgrounds.

S.

Public recreation structures and facilities.

T.

Reservoirs.

U.

Schools and school related facilities.

V.

Residences which meet the requirements of the R7 District.

W.

Streets, sidewalks, trails and roads.

X.

Utility buildings and structures.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3155 § 16, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 13, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2702 § 2, 8/14/1992; Ord. 2668 § 7 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2636 § 12 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2382 § 1, 3/15/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the intent of this chapter are permitted.

(Ord. 2921 § 16, 6/28/1996)

A.

Quasi-public recreation structures and facilities.

B.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3155 § 17, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2668 § 7 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2636 § 12 (part), 5/15/1991)

A.

Minimum lot area: None.

B.

Minimum lot width: None.

C.

Setbacks: Minimum yard setbacks shall be no less than the adjacent zoning requirements, except that in the event the adjacent zone is PBP, setbacks shall be zero feet. No structure shall be placed within 15 feet of an alley.

D.

Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.

E.

Maximum building height: 40 feet.

(Ord. 3736 § 1, 10/15/2024; Ord. 2977 § 1 (part), 12/26/1997; Ord. 2749 § 1, 2/26/1993; Ord. 2668 § 7 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

All outdoor storage areas shall be screened from public view from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a sight-obscuring fence six feet in height; except sanitation receptacles associated with mechanized collection.

B.

All lighting on the site shall be directed or shaded so as not to shine directly on adjoining non-commercial property.

C.

A visual screen consisting of solid fencing, landscaping, or other materials, shall be provided in the yard abutting residentially zoned land. Such a screen shall be to a height of six feet. If landscaping is used, it shall include evergreen shrubs planted to form a hedge of at least six feet mature height within three years of the planting date, except that approved vehicle driveways to an alley shall not be obstructed; and except that sanitation receptacles associated with mechanized collection shall not be obstructed.

D.

All required parking areas shall include tree landscaping of at least two trees, for each group of six or fewer parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping. Vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping requirements. The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints deem necessary. Refer to 15.20.070.B.6 and 15.20.080.A.4 PAMC for appropriate pruning and vegetation management techniques.

(Ord. 3572 § 20, 12/20/2016; Ord. 2977 § 1 (part), 12/26/1997)

Overhead lights, floodlights, etc., shall be constructed so as to shine away from neighboring property as far as is practical.

(Ord. 2668 § 7 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2382 § 1 (part), 3/15/1986)