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White City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 19

22 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

19.22.010 Purpose Of Provisions

  1. The purposes of the Parks and Recreation Zone are to preserve and enhance public and private open space, natural areas, and habitats, and improved park and recreational areas.
    1. These Zones provide opportunities for active and passive outdoor recreation;
    2. Provide contrasts to and relief from the built environment;
    3. Preserve scenic qualities and viewsheds;
    4. Protect sensitive or fragile environmental areas such as wetlands, steep slopes, ridge lines, meadows, and stream corridors;
    5. Encourage sustainability and conservation; and
    6. Provide transportation connections for people walking, biking, scootering, or using other forms of active transportation.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.020 Establishment Of Parks And Recreation Zone

To anticipate and respond to the changing needs the municipality and implement greenway, natural resource preservation, and health and recreation concepts included in the adopted General Plan, the following zone is established:

  1. Parks and Recreation Zone (PR): The PR Zone is intended for improved parks, recreational areas, and other public and private open spaces which can accommodate human use and visitation. Encouraged uses in this Zone include public parks, multi-use trails, ball fields, special uses such as mobile food carts and festivals, and landscaping and equipment sheds.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.030 Schedule Of Permitted Uses

  1. Schedule of Permitted Uses. The specific uses listed in the following schedule are permitted in the zones as indicated, subject to the general provisions, special conditions, additional restrictions, and exceptions set forth in this Title. Special use conditions can be found in Chapter 19.42 Specific Use Standards for permanent uses and Chapter 19.44 for temporary uses.
  2. Procedure for Multiple Uses (Combination of Uses). If a development proposal involves a combination of uses other than accessory uses as identified in Table 19.22.030, the more restrictive provisions of this Title shall apply. For example, if a portion of a development is subject to conditional use (“C”) approval and the other portion is subject only to permitted use (“P”) review, the entire development is reviewed and approved by the conditional use process.
  3. Abbreviations. The abbreviations used in the schedule mean:
    1. P = Permitted Use. This use is allowed in the zone but may be subject to additional restrictions and approval processes as provided in this Title.
    2. C = Conditional Use. This use is conditional because of the unique characteristics or potential impacts on the municipality, surrounding neighbors, or adjacent uses, incompatibility in some areas of the zone, or compatibility only if special provisions or conditions are required to mitigate the detrimental impacts of the use. The Planning Commission is the land use authority for uses with this designation.
    3. X = Prohibited Use. This use is prohibited in this zone. Any use not specifically identified in Table 19.22.030 is prohibited in this zone.

      Table 19.22.030 – Schedule of Permitted Uses

      Use CategoriesZone
      AGRICULTURAL:PR
      Agricultural BuildingP
      AgricultureP
      AgritourismP
      ApiaryP
      AviaryP
      RESIDENTIAL USES: 
      No residential uses are permitted in these zones.
      RETAIL AND SERVICES: 
      Child CareP
      FOOD AND DRINK: 
      Food Truck / Mobile Restaurant / Food CartP
      RECREATIONAL: 
      Commercial RecreationP
      Multi-use Trail, PavedP
      Multi-use Trail, UnpavedP
      Open SpaceP
      Private, Non-Profit Recreational Grounds and FacilitiesP
      Recreation Facility - Private, Public, or CommercialP
      Stable, PublicP
      Trailhead Infrastructure, Large Scale: paved parking, restrooms, wayfinding and interpretive signage, trash receptacles, other improvementsP
      Trailhead Infrastructure, Small Scale: unpaved parking (10 or less spaces), pit toilet, wooden trail signage.P
      INDUSTRIAL: 
      No industrial uses are permitted in these zones.
      INSTITUTIONAL USES: 
      Church, Synagogue, Mosque, Temple, Cathedral, or Other Religious BuildingsP
      CemeteryP
      Community GardenP
      Micromobility Support InfrastructureP
      Public ParkP
      PavilionP
      Micro-ParkP
      Public UseP
      Solar Energy System, AccessoryP
      Wind Energy System, AccessoryP
      SPECIALTY: 
      Park and RideP
      ACCESSORY USES: 
      Sidewalk Displays and CafesP
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.040 Development Standards

Development in the PR zone shall comply with the development standards of Table 19.22.040 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

Table 19.22.040: Development Standards for Primary Buildings
StandardPR
Minimum Lot Size (in square feet) NA
Minimum Frontage (in feet) Parks and Recreation Zone shall have a minimum frontage of 30’ on a public street.
Minimum Lot Width (in feet) NA
Maximum Building Height (in feet) A

For lot areas of 5 acres or greater, the maximum is 45’.


For lot areas smaller than 5 acres, the maximum is 35’.


For micro-parks, the maximum is 18’.

Minimum Floor Area Ratio NA
Maximum Building Lot Coverage 30%
  1. In the PR Zone, if necessary to ensure protection of public health, safety, or welfare, recreation equipment heights are permitted up to eighty feet (80’). For example, nets around batting cages or fences at driving ranges may exceed thirty-five feet (35’) as necessary and as approved by the Director or designee.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.050 Required Yards And Setbacks

Development in the PR Zone shall comply with the yard and setback standards shown in Table 19.22.050 and all other applicable standards in this Title.

Table 1 19.22.050: Yards and Setbacks for Primary Buildings
StandardPR
Front Yard Setback (in feet) Minimum: 20 Maximum: NA
Side Yard Setback – Interior Lots (in feet) Minimum: 20 Maximum: NA
Side Yard Setback – Corner Lots (in feet) Minimum: 20 Maximum: NA
Rear Yard Setback (in feet) Minimum: 20 Maximum: NA
Minimum Distance between Primary and Accessory structures (in feet) 10
Table 2 19.22.050: Yards and Setbacks for Accessory structures, not including pavilions.
StandardPR
Front Yard Setback (in feet) 10
Side Yard Setback – Interior Lots (in feet) 5
Side Yard Setback – Corner Lots (in feet) 5
Rear Yard Setback (in feet) 5
Minimum Distance between Primary and Accessory structures (in feet) 10
  1. Pavilions in the PR zone shall be setback a minimum of one (1) foot from the property line.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.060 Height Exceptions

Exceptions to the building heights specified in Table 19.22.050 apply, in accordance with Chapter 19.46. 

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.070 Parking Requirements

  1. In addition to the requirements in 19.48 the following shall apply in the PR zone:
    1. Landscaped Strips. All parking areas for a commercial, institutional, or other public use that are adjacent to a public street shall have a landscaped strip of at least ten feet (10’) placed between the sidewalk and the parking area. This strip shall contain drought-resistant vegetation, and at least one (1) native or drought-friendly tree is placed every fifty feet (50’).
    2. Pedestrian Access. Any parking lot with an area greater than twenty-thousand square feet (20,000 sq. ft.) shall provide dedicated ADA-compliant walkways, at least six feet (6’) wide, for pedestrians navigating from their vehicles to a building or park entrance. At a minimum, walkways are placed through the center of the parking area and in front of the building(s) to serve as pedestrian access to the area. Walkways are landscaped with trees at least every fifty feet (50’). Walkways are easily accessed from designated ADA parking stalls.
  2. The following parking requirements shall apply to micro-parks in the PR Zone:
    1. Up to five (5) parking stalls for a micro-park may be provided without landscaping requirements. Any parking facilities created shall meet the requirements in 19.48.030.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.080 Landscaping And Screening Standards

All landscaping and screening standards found in Chapter 19.50 apply in the PR Zone. In addition, the following fencing standards apply:

  1. Fencing. Fencing may be allowed in the PR Zone if desirable to establish sense of privacy, protect children and pets, provide a buffer from street traffic, or enhance property appearance. The following standards apply to fencing in the PR Zone:
  2. Height. Fences may be six feet (6’) tall at the property line. Fences taller than six feet (6’) shall be set back from the property line an additional foot for each foot of fence over six feet (6’).
  3. Materials. Fences in the PR Zone is designed to enhance the visual appearance of the area. Chain link fencing is prohibited except if necessary to provide a perimeter or safety for recreational fields, as determined by the Director or Designee.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.090 Lighting Standards

All uses and developments in the PR Zone shall comply with the following lighting standards, in addition to any found in other Chapters of this Title:

  1. Lighting is located and installed so as to minimize any adverse impact on the natural environment, including avoiding lighting in critical habitat areas or if it may pose traffic safety problems.
  2. All lighting is fully shielded to eliminate glare, prevent light trespass onto neighboring properties, and protect views of the night sky.
  3. Lights for outdoor recreation equipment and infrastructure may be permitted up to eighty feet (80’) in height, provided they are set back from any residential use at least fifty feet (50’). Such lights shall be directed in a manner that minimizes light trespass onto adjacent properties.
HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

19.22.100 Types Of Lighting

Figure 19.22.100 – Types of Lighting

HISTORY
Repealed & Replaced by Ord. Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance on 6/2/2023

Title 19 White City Zoning Ordinance