The purpose of division 16-26 is to establish the land uses that may be allowed within the public/quasi-public zone established by section 16-14.020 (zoning map and zones), determines the types of zoning permit (if any) required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)

The P (public/quasi-public) zone is intended to provide for public and quasi-public uses, and to recognize existing public and quasi-public uses and facilities that are expected to remain in a similar use in the foreseeable future. The permitted uses and conditional uses listed below are qualified by the existence of preemptions for certain uses as set forth in Section 53091 or successor section(s) of the California Government Code and by other preemptions contained in state or federal law.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)

A.

Permitted uses in the P zone. The following uses are allowed by right in the P zone.

1.

Parks and ancillary improvements thereto; and

2.

Open spaces and ancillary improvements thereto.

B.

Conditional uses permitted in the P zone. The following uses shall be permitted only when a conditional use permit is granted, as provided in section 16-52.040 (conditional use permit). Other uses which, in the opinion of the director, are similar or accessory to uses listed above, may also be conditionally permitted.

1.

Buildings or facilities operated by public/nonprofit agencies;

2.

Recreational buildings or facilities;

3.

Utility buildings or facilities;

4.

Governmental buildings or facilities;

5.

Wireless communication facility, radio, microwave, and TV transmitter and broadcasting station, including amateur and professional; and

6.

Additional specific uses that are, in the opinion of the director, similar or accessory to those uses listed above.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)

A.

General standards. Proposed development within the public/quasi-public zone shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the public zone development standards in table 2-6 (public zone development standards).

TABLE 2-6
PUBLIC ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

B.

Approval of a conditional use permit. Approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with the provisions of section 16-52.040 (conditional use permit) is required prior to:

1.

Uses listed in subsection 16-26.030.B;

2.

New construction or subdivision of land;

3.

Additions to existing structures;

4.

Reconstruction of existing structures; and/or

5.

Grading of undeveloped or cleared land.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)