To permit the use of open space land within the city for uses compatible with the protection of the natural and scenic resources of the city, for the benefit of present and future generations. (Ord. 97-06 § 13-1)

Exotic animals. No exotic animals may be kept in the OS zone.

Livestock grazing, including incidental corrals, barns, or pens.

Raising of crops, horticulture and gardening.

Undeveloped land. (Ord. 2007-01 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 13-2)

Cemeteries.

Golf courses.

Public or private recreation grounds and facilities, including public or private park development or trail development.

Public utilities, transmission lines and communication towers.

Other uses similar to the above, and judged by the planning commission to be in harmony with the character and intent of this zone. (Ord. 2004-33 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 13-3)

No building shall be erected to a height greater than thirty five feet (35') unless approved by the planning commission through approval of a conditional use permit. No accessory building shall be erected to a height greater than twenty feet (20') unless approved by the planning commission through approval of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 2004-33 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 13-4)

 

 

(Ord. 2004-33 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 13-5)

   A.   Livestock kept in a barn, corral, or pen shall be at least fifty feet (50') from any residential dwelling.

   B.   Commercial feedlot operations, including, but not limited to, commercial dairies and kennels, are not permitted within the open space zone except as may be existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or located and approved as a conditional use by the planning commission on lots of ten (10) acres or larger. (Ord. 2009-12 § 1)