The purpose of the open space (OS) district is to protect as open space, lots, or portions of lots, that are (A) most properly kept as open space, (B) needed as a greenbelt or buffer along significant river and creekside corridors or around important natural features, or (C) kept in open space for health or safety reasons. This district is consistent with the natural resource protection-open space (N-O) general plan designation. This district may also be applied to other areas to protect significant river or creekside corridor habitat areas or other important natural areas, or to properties where development should be limited due to health or safety reasons.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the OS district:

A.

Forest management;

B.

Low-intensity recreational uses which require only minor improvements, such as a hunting or fishing club;

C.

Agricultural uses.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.16.030, which pertained to uses requiring administrative permit, and derived from Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the OS district if a use permit is issued:

A.

One-family residence, or mobile home in lieu of a one-family residence;

B.

Golf course;

C.

Playground;

D.

Commercial riding stable.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following other uses are permitted in the OS district:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

The following site development standards apply in the OS district:

A.

Minimum Lot Size. Minimum lot size is twenty (20) acres if designated in the general plan as natural resource protection-open space (N-O). If applied as a greenbelt or buffer, the lot size shall be as shown on a recorded parcel or final map, use permit or specific plan, or shall otherwise be indicated on the zoning map.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet;

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty-five (35) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story, not to exceed twenty (20) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))