Chapter 17.40 — OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC LAND AND SCHOOLS AND

17.40.010 Intent and Purpose ¶

The Open Space, Public Land and Schools (OS) and Greenbelt Corridors (DE and UE) districts are established to preserve natural desert habitat resources, drainages, utility easements, and for outdoor recreation, both active and passive, public lands and schools. This zone district applies to public lands which have been acquired in fee ownership by the City and other public agencies. Toward this end, the following districts are established:

(a) Open Space, Public Land and Schools (OS)

The Open Space, Public Land and Schools (OS) district provides for undeveloped areas with wildlife habitat and/or natural resource value, renewable energy uses and recreational uses. Land designated as OS south of Holly Road is also suitable for public lands and schools. In this district, one residential dwelling unit is permitted per 50 acres or as an existing, approved use. (b) Greenbelt Corridor: Drainage Easement (DE) The Greenbelt Corridor: Drainage Easement (DE) district provides for storm water drainage and storm water detention uses that may also contain bicycle and hiking trails, and recreational parking areas.

(c) Greenbelt Corridor: Utility Easement (UE)

The Greenbelt Corridor: Utility Easement (UE) district provides for transmission and power lines uses that may also contain bicycle and hiking trails and recreational park areas. [Ord. No. 528, Exhibit L, 9/10/14.]

17.40.020 Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses, Temporary Uses, and Conditional Uses ¶

(a) Appendix A: Regulation of Uses by Zone District of this Zoning Code indicates the uses permitted in the OS, DE and UE zone districts.

(b) Uses listed as conditionally permitted uses are subject to the review requirements and conditions contained in Chapter 17.130 of this Zoning Code. Temporary uses and conditions are subject to the review requirements and conditions contained in Chapter 17.155. Also, certain uses such as churches be subject to Special Use Standards outlined in Chapter 17.80. [Ord. No. 528, Exhibit L, 9/10/14.]

17.40.030 Development Standards ¶

No specific development standards apply to public facility buildings constructed within the OS, DE and UE zones. Buildings shall be designed and constructed to reflect the character of the land in which they are located and to ensure compatibility with development on adjacent properties. [Ord. No. 528, Exhibit L, 9/10/14.]