American Canyon Municipal Code Ch. 19.15 Recreation and Open Space

The purpose for establishing these recreation and open space districts and permitted uses

is to:

(A) Maintain adequate open spaces to protect environmental resources, provide recreational opportunities, and contribute "relief" from urban and suburban activities;

(B) Preserve the important environmental resources of the city;

(C) Accommodate passive recreation, hiking and equestrian activities;

(D) Preclude development or activities in wetlands and significant habitats;

(E) Support compatible commercial activities which capitalize on local and regional agricultural vineyard resources.

Ord. 2018-01 § 1, 2018

Ord. 2009-15 § 3, 2009

Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001

Table 19.15.020 of this chapter sets forth the permitted and conditionally

permitted uses for each public district. A "P" designates a permitted use. A "C" indicates a conditionally permitted use subject to approval of a use permit by the planning commission. If no letter is found opposite a particular use, it is not permitted in that district.

Table 19.15.020

PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES1 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

Use Classifications Zoning District Related Provision

OS OS-CRW REC

Agriculture

Animal husbandry - P P

Crop production - P P

Winery2 - - C

Commercial

Boarding kennel - C C

Lodging services - - -

On-premises liquor consumption - - -

Restaurant - - -

Retail sales, incidental to primary use - C C

Recreational

Campground - C C

Marina - - -

Recreational facilities, private - - C

Recreational facilities, public C C C

Recreation and sports, indoor - - -

Recreation and sports, outdoor C C C

Use Classifications Zoning District Related Provision

OS OS-CRW REC

Recreation, passive P P P

Recreational vehicle park - - -

Staging area C C C

Residential

Single-family residential—Detached - - P GP Goal 1N

Public and Quasi-Public

Animal shelter - C C

Antenna - P P

Exceeding height limitations - C C

Small-cell antenna facility P P P Chapter 19.53

Cemetery C - -

Club, lodge - C -

Community center - C -

Conference center - - -

Cultural facility P P -

Maintenance and service facility - - -

Public information center P P -

Public parking P P -

Public safety facility - C -

Religious facility - - - GP Policy 1.23.4

Transportation terminal - - -

Utilities, major C - -

Utilities, minor P P P

Accessory

Caretaker's quarters P P

Horticulture - P P

Tent - C C

Temporary

Commercial filming C P C

Mobile structure C C C Chapter 19.30

Seasonal sales - P P

Special event - P P Chapter 5.05

Note: "OS" denotes Open Space District "OS-CRW" denotes Open Space—Clarke Ranch West District "REC" denotes Recreation District

Ord. 2018-05 § 6, 2018

Ord. 2018-01 § 1, 2018

Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 2010

Ord. 2010-03 § 3, 2010

Ord. 2009-15 § 3, 2009

Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001

Table 19.15.030 of this chapter sets forth the development standards

for each recreation and open space district. Footnotes:

(1) Permitted and conditionally permitted uses on parcels located within a designated Napa County Airport compatibility zone may be restricted or prohibited subject to the requirements of the policies related to airport compatibility in the American Canyon general plan and the Napa County Airport land use compatibility plan. Restrictions may include the requirement for recordation of overflight or avigation easements.

(2) For purposes of Table 19.15.020, "Winery" shall include the uses defined in Section 19.05.090 in conjunction with viticulture related activities such as bottling, storage, logistics, distribution, wine packing, and wine-related services.

(3) Subject to a conditional use permit approval, a maximum of 25% of the floor area within one building or 25% of the collective square footage of 2 or more buildings in the Recreation Zoning District may be allocated to non- wine related uses.

Table 19.15.030

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

Development Standard Zoning District

Recreation OS, OS-CRW

Minimum site size 10 acres 10 acres

Maximum site coverage 50% 1, 2, 3 10%

Maximum residential intensity (recreation district only) 1 dwelling unit

Maximum building height 35 feet 35 feet

Building setbacks from:

Major highways 50 feet 50 feet

Primary highways 42 feet 42 feet

Secondary highways:

In nonresidential areas 35 feet 35 feet

In residential areas 25 feet 25 feet

Commuter highways and local streets 15 feet 15 feet

Interior boundary if adjacent to residential uses:

Side 35 feet 35 feet

Rear 20 feet 20 feet

Table 19.15.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

Development Standard Zoning District

Recreation OS, OS-CRW

Interior boundary if adjacent to nonresidential uses:

Side 35 feet 35 feet

Rear 35 feet 35 feet

Building to building 10 feet 10 feet

Footnotes:

(1) Outdoor winery related equipment such as tanks and crushing equipment customarily located outside of buildings are not included within the lot coverage standards.

(2) Site design must accommodate onsite trail connectivity with adjacent properties.

(3) Outdoor winery related equipment shall be screened from view of public streets, parks and trails with landscaping, opaque fence, or wall. Landscape screening shall include sufficient quantities, types, heights and densities of materials to provide at least 50% opacity within five years of planting, and shall be maintained by the property owner at 50% or greater opacity thereafter.

Ord. 2018-01 § 1, 2018

Ord. 2009-15 § 3, 2009