San Luis City Zoning Code

18.60 Open

Space Zoning Districts

18.60.010 General requirements – Open space zoning districts.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of the open space zoning districts is to conserve and protect open spaces, desert washes and floodplains, prime agricultural lands, and lands agreed to be left undeveloped through the plan approval process. The primary purpose of designating these areas is to raise the degree of assurance that designated open space for conservation and recreational areas will remain open as well as to further the goals and objectives of the San Luis General Plan. The open space districts are further delineated in the following categories:

(1) “OSC” Open Space Conservation; and

(2) “OSR” Open Space Recreational.

(B) Development Standards. The development regulations for each of the open space zoning districts are outlined in Table No. 14. These standards provide certainty to property owners, developers, and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed.

(1) General Provisions. The general provisions in Chapter 18.70 SLCC shall apply.

(2) Parking Regulations. The parking regulations in Chapter 18.75 SLCC apply.

(3) Signs. All signage shall comply with Chapter 18.80 SLCC.

(4) Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall comply with Chapter 18.85 SLCC.

(5) Landscape Regulations. All landscaping shall comply with Chapter 18.90 SLCC. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.0), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.180.)

18.60.020 “OSC” Open Space Conservation Zoning District.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to conserve natural or historic wetland areas, historic or archeological sites, open space lands for passive recreation within the community, and to promote the retention of the community’s agricultural heritage through preservation of large, working farms or ranches in appropriate locations with spacious buffering affording transition for the mitigation of negative impacts upon or from agricultural operations.

(1) Growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(2) Nurseries for the propagation and growing of plants, trees, bushes, flowers, and vegetables and other food crops, without an on-site retail or wholesale component.

(3) Public or community gardens.

(4) Cemeteries, crematoriums, columbaria and mausoleums.

(5) Undeveloped natural land.

(6) Archaeological sites, historic sites, or habitat management areas.

(7) A single dwelling in conjunction with the growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(8) A single dwelling for on-site security when in conjunction with an archeological or historic site.

(1) A visitor center operated in conjunction with an archaeological or historic site.

(2) Mortuary when in conjunction with an on-site cemetery, crematorium, columbaria or mausoleum. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.181.)

18.60.030 “OSR” Open Space Recreational Zoning District.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for land uses in areas that are generally subject to periodic flooding or have been set aside to serve recreational functions or to provide open space areas.

(1) Golf course, including clubhouse and driving range located thereon, but not including miniature golf courses or stand-alone practice driving ranges, operated for commercial purposes, when not associated with a golf course.

(2) Public parks, including but not limited to picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic playing fields, swimming pools, golf courses, fairgrounds, and rodeo grounds.

(3) Paved or unpaved trails or pathway systems for use by hikers, bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians, including trailheads for such uses.

(4) Manmade water features and watercourses, canals, dams, and retention areas.

(5) Community activity centers, art centers and museums for group assembly, display, and exhibition.

(6) Public or private arboretums, wildlife reserves or sanctuaries.

(7) Utility services, but not including offices, treatment plants, generating stations, substations, switching or splitting stations.

(8) Single dwelling unit for on-site security.

(1) Retail operation when in conjunction with and accessory to a permitted use including but not limited to snack bars, restaurant, gift shop, equipment sales or rental.

(2) Commercial riding and boarding stables provided the site contains at least 10 acres. Additional acreage may be required based on the number of horses stabled thereon.

(3) Wireless communication towers and antennas in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.95 SLCC.

District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Minimum Yard Setback (feet)				Lot Coverage
District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Front	Side	Street Side	Rear	Lot Coverage
“OSC”	20 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.
“OSR”	5 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.

(Ord. 312 § 2(12.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.182.)

San Luis City Zoning Code

18.60 Open

Space Zoning Districts

18.60.010 General requirements – Open space zoning districts.

(1) “OSC” Open Space Conservation; and

(2) “OSR” Open Space Recreational.

(1) General Provisions. The general provisions in Chapter 18.70 SLCC shall apply.

(2) Parking Regulations. The parking regulations in Chapter 18.75 SLCC apply.

(3) Signs. All signage shall comply with Chapter 18.80 SLCC.

(4) Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall comply with Chapter 18.85 SLCC.

(5) Landscape Regulations. All landscaping shall comply with Chapter 18.90 SLCC. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.0), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.180.)

18.60.020 “OSC” Open Space Conservation Zoning District.

(1) Growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(2) Nurseries for the propagation and growing of plants, trees, bushes, flowers, and vegetables and other food crops, without an on-site retail or wholesale component.

(3) Public or community gardens.

(4) Cemeteries, crematoriums, columbaria and mausoleums.

(5) Undeveloped natural land.

(6) Archaeological sites, historic sites, or habitat management areas.

(7) A single dwelling in conjunction with the growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(8) A single dwelling for on-site security when in conjunction with an archeological or historic site.

(1) A visitor center operated in conjunction with an archaeological or historic site.

(2) Mortuary when in conjunction with an on-site cemetery, crematorium, columbaria or mausoleum. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.181.)

18.60.030 “OSR” Open Space Recreational Zoning District.

(2) Public parks, including but not limited to picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic playing fields, swimming pools, golf courses, fairgrounds, and rodeo grounds.

(3) Paved or unpaved trails or pathway systems for use by hikers, bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians, including trailheads for such uses.

(4) Manmade water features and watercourses, canals, dams, and retention areas.

(5) Community activity centers, art centers and museums for group assembly, display, and exhibition.

(6) Public or private arboretums, wildlife reserves or sanctuaries.

(7) Utility services, but not including offices, treatment plants, generating stations, substations, switching or splitting stations.

(8) Single dwelling unit for on-site security.

(1) Retail operation when in conjunction with and accessory to a permitted use including but not limited to snack bars, restaurant, gift shop, equipment sales or rental.

(2) Commercial riding and boarding stables provided the site contains at least 10 acres. Additional acreage may be required based on the number of horses stabled thereon.

(3) Wireless communication towers and antennas in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.95 SLCC.

District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Minimum Yard Setback (feet)				Lot Coverage
District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Front	Side	Street Side	Rear	Lot Coverage
“OSC”	20 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.
“OSR”	5 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.

(Ord. 312 § 2(12.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.182.)

San Luis City Zoning Code

18.60 Open

Space Zoning Districts

18.60.010 General requirements – Open space zoning districts.

(1) “OSC” Open Space Conservation; and

(2) “OSR” Open Space Recreational.

(1) General Provisions. The general provisions in Chapter 18.70 SLCC shall apply.

(2) Parking Regulations. The parking regulations in Chapter 18.75 SLCC apply.

(3) Signs. All signage shall comply with Chapter 18.80 SLCC.

(4) Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall comply with Chapter 18.85 SLCC.

(5) Landscape Regulations. All landscaping shall comply with Chapter 18.90 SLCC. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.0), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.180.)

18.60.020 “OSC” Open Space Conservation Zoning District.

(1) Growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(2) Nurseries for the propagation and growing of plants, trees, bushes, flowers, and vegetables and other food crops, without an on-site retail or wholesale component.

(3) Public or community gardens.

(4) Cemeteries, crematoriums, columbaria and mausoleums.

(5) Undeveloped natural land.

(6) Archaeological sites, historic sites, or habitat management areas.

(7) A single dwelling in conjunction with the growing and harvesting of field crops, trees, flowers and vegetables.

(8) A single dwelling for on-site security when in conjunction with an archeological or historic site.

(1) A visitor center operated in conjunction with an archaeological or historic site.

(2) Mortuary when in conjunction with an on-site cemetery, crematorium, columbaria or mausoleum. (Ord. 312 § 2(12.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.181.)

18.60.030 “OSR” Open Space Recreational Zoning District.

(2) Public parks, including but not limited to picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic playing fields, swimming pools, golf courses, fairgrounds, and rodeo grounds.

(3) Paved or unpaved trails or pathway systems for use by hikers, bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians, including trailheads for such uses.

(4) Manmade water features and watercourses, canals, dams, and retention areas.

(5) Community activity centers, art centers and museums for group assembly, display, and exhibition.

(6) Public or private arboretums, wildlife reserves or sanctuaries.

(7) Utility services, but not including offices, treatment plants, generating stations, substations, switching or splitting stations.

(8) Single dwelling unit for on-site security.

(1) Retail operation when in conjunction with and accessory to a permitted use including but not limited to snack bars, restaurant, gift shop, equipment sales or rental.

(2) Commercial riding and boarding stables provided the site contains at least 10 acres. Additional acreage may be required based on the number of horses stabled thereon.

(3) Wireless communication towers and antennas in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.95 SLCC.

District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Minimum Yard Setback (feet)				Lot Coverage
District	Lot/Parcel Area	Bldg. Height (feet)	Front	Side	Street Side	Rear	Lot Coverage
“OSC”	20 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.
“OSR”	5 acres	35	60	30	30	60	5% max.

(Ord. 312 § 2(12.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.182.)