This chapter is intended to provide for parks and open spaces. Parks include developed parks, open space, and natural areas where uses include both active and passive outdoor recreation activities, trails, cultural activities, park buildings and structures, concessions, general park operations and maintenance, and storm drainage facilities. Open space includes developed and undeveloped lands and natural areas where uses include passive recreation activities such as trails, interpretive displays, viewpoints, picnic and seating areas, as well as environmentally sensitive areas such as wildlife habitats, wetlands, riparian corridors, steep slopes, forested areas, stream corridors, and areas that support unique and/or endangered plant and animal species.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

This chapter applies to all land designated or proposed for parks and open spaces. Where land is subject to a specific park master plan, such as Bornstedt Park or Sandy River Park, compliance with the specific master plan is required.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), adopted June 6, 2022 renumbered the former §§ 17.32.10—17.32.50 as §§ 17.32.20—17.32.60, and enacted a new § 17.32.10 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.

A.

Primary Uses Permitted Outright:

1.

Parks, natural areas and open space, and special use areas identified in Map 5 Existing Park Inventory, Map 8 Proposed Park System, Table 12 Tier 1 Capital Improvement Plan, or Table A-3 Proposed Park Capital Improvement Plan of the 2022 Parks and Trails Master Plan;

2.

Trails identified in Map 6 Existing Trail Inventory, Map 14 Proposed Trail System, Table 12 Tier 1 Capital Improvement Plan, or Table A-4 Proposed Trail Capital Improvement Plan;

3.

Other uses similar in nature as listed in the 2022 Parks and Trails Master Plan.

B.

Accessory Uses Permitted Outright:

1.

Accessory structures, detached or attached;

2.

Educational activities in accordance with the primary purposes of the zone;

3.

Interpretive displays;

4.

Skate parks;

5.

Splash pads;

6.

Community gardens;

7.

Disc golf courses;

8.

Pump tracks;

9.

Climbing walls;

10.

Off-leash dog parks;

11.

Sports fields and courts;

12.

Park furnishings, including arbors, barbeques, benches, bicycle racks, drinking fountains, gazebos, kiosks, picnic tables, play equipment and signage;

13.

Public driveways and parking areas for uses permitted in this zone;

14.

Public restroom facilities;

15.

Other uses similar in nature as listed in the 2022 Parks and Trails Master Plan.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— See the editor's note to § 17.32.10.

A.

Minor Conditional Uses: None

B.

Conditional Uses:

1.

Campgrounds;

2.

Swimming pools and aquatic facilities;

3.

Community centers;

4.

Other uses similar in nature.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— See the editor's note to § 17.32.10.

The above uses are inapplicable to the Sandy River Park property owned by the City of Sandy. This section contains requirements specific to Sandy River Park. Development of the Sandy River Park is guided by and limited to the uses identified in the Sandy River Park Master Plan dated June 3, 2010, and any future Sandy River Park Master Plan amendments adopted by the City Council. The primary uses specified in the plan include hiking, nature study, habitat restoration, and the construction of a trail system to facilitate these uses. Accessory structures identified in the plan include installation of interpretative signage, benches, picnic tables, restroom facilities, and limited parking.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— See the editor's note to § 17.32.10.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— See the editor's note to § 17.32.10.

Park improvements shall comply with Chapter 17.90 Design Standards.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1(Exh. A), 6-6-2022)

Editor's note— See the editor's note to § 17.32.10.