The purpose of the public facilities zoning district is to accommodate governmental, public and semi-public uses including utility, recreational, and educational facilities. The intent of these regulations is to ensure high quality development, preserve appropriate sites for permitted uses and ensure compatibility with surrounding uses.

(Code 1999, § 17.66.010; Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

Permitted uses include the following:

A.

Airports and heliports, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit;

B.

Cemeteries, columbarium and related facilities;

C.

Commercial uses incidental and accessory to other listed uses (such as concession stands);

D.

Community gardens;

E.

Cultural centers;

F.

Educational institutions, including charter schools and private schools, provided they offer a curriculum of general instruction similar to public schools;

G.

Government offices and other public buildings and grounds;

H.

Historical landmarks;

I.

Libraries and museums;

J.

Municipal golf courses;

K.

Public parks and recreational facilities;

L.

Public utility and government maintenance and storage yards subject to the approval of a conditional use permit;

M.

Public utility buildings and offices;

N.

Public utility facilities such as water tanks, pumping plants and electric substations subject to securing a conditional use permit;

O.

Public drainage facilities;

P.

Public auditoriums and stadiums subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

(Code 1999, § 17.66.020; Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

A.

The maximum building height shall be as established in section 17.68.010. Permitted uses that exceed the maximum building height shall be allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit.

B.

The minimum lot area shall be as provided in section 17.68.010.

C.

All outdoor storage shall be screened from adjacent residentially zoned property by a solid fence or wall a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of ten feet.

D.

All outdoor lighting shall be hooded or shielded to deflect the source of light away from residential zoning districts and shall comply with all of the requirements of the outdoor lighting code which is chapter 15.32.

E.

All portions of the site not occupied by a building, outdoor storage of materials and equipment, parking or facilities related to the principal use of the site shall be landscaped.

(Code 1999, § 17.66.030; Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

A.

Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and structures, the size of yards and open space, the height of buildings and the percentage of the lot that may be occupied shall be as set forth in chapter 17.68 relating to the P-F zone.

B.

See also chapter 17.12.

(Code 1999, § 17.66.040; Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)