The purpose and intent of the Open Space zone (OS) is to preserve lands best suited for open space from the encroachment of incompatible uses, to prevent the intrusion of urban development into open space areas in such a manner as to preserve open space for public health and safety, natural resources, outdoor recreation, and preservation of cultural sites. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The requirements in this chapter shall apply to all property within the Open Space (OS) zone. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The following uses are permitted by right:

   A.   The raising of any type of field, truck or orchard crop and horticultural specialties;

   B.   One-family dwellings;

   C.   Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site with a permitted use, including swimming pools used solely by persons residing on the site and their guests;

   D.   Signs subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.48;

   E.   The keeping of household pets subject to the definition of household pets set forth in Section 17.04.030;

   F.   Twenty-four (24) hour residential care facilities or foster homes, for a maximum of six (6) individuals in addition to the residing family;

   G.   Parks;

   H.   Storm drainage facilities;

   I.   Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner;

   J.   Employee Housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008;

   K.   Transitional housing or supportive housing as those terms are defined in Section 17.04.030.

(Ord. 2020-09 (part), 2020; Ord. 2017-13 (part), 2017: Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The following accessory uses are allowed in conjunction with permitted uses:

   A.   Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 17.32.030;

   B.   Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Section 17.10.120. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The following uses may be permitted, subject to approval of a conditional use permit, issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.38:

   A.   Public and private open recreational facilities, but not including recreational uses conducted within buildings;

   B.   Bee keeping;

   C.   Public uses of an administrative, public service or cultural type including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations, ambulance service and other public buildings, structures and facilities;

   D.   Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural produce grown on the site;

   E.   Twenty-four (24) hour residential care facilities or foster homes for more than six (6) individuals in addition to the residing family.

(Ord. 2020-09 (part), 2020; Ord. 2017-13 (part), 2017: Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   A.   Any use involving a business, service or process not completely enclosed in a structure, when located on a site abutting on or across a street or an alley from an R-1 or R-M zone shall be screened by a concrete block or masonry wall not less than six feet in height if required by the Site Plan Review Committee.

   B.   Any materials used or created by any business or use shall not be stacked or piled so as to be visible above the fence or wall, unless specifically allowed by a conditional use permit. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The minimum site area shall be twenty (20) acres for all permitted uses. The minimum site area for conditional uses shall be specifically approved by the planning commission in granting the conditional use permit. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   Each parcel shall have not more than one dwelling unit, unless specifically provided under Section 17.10.020. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The maximum site area covered by structures shall be five (5) percent for permitted uses. Greater coverage is allowed with a conditional use permit. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The minimum front yard shall be thirty-five (35) feet. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   The minimum rear yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   A.   The minimum interior side yard shall be fifteen (15) feet.

   B.   The minimum street side yard shall be thirty (30) feet. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   A.   The maximum height of a structure occupied by a permitted use shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

   B.   The maximum height of accessory structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet subject to the exception that tank houses, storage tanks, windmills, radio towers and silos may exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

   C.   The maximum height of a structure occupied by a conditional use and its accessory structures shall be determined by provisions of the conditional use permit. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   A.   Fences, walls, concertina wire and hedges not exceeding seven (7) feet in height shall be permitted, except that in a required front yard or street side yard, a fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.

   B.   Fences may be constructed of any generally acceptable material except that barbed wire and electric charged fences are not allowed within thirty (30) feet of an R-1 or R-M zone. Exceptions to this section may be granted in accordance with Chapter 17.38. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)

   Signs shall be placed in conformance with Chapter 17.48. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)