Baldwin Park Municipal Code § 153.060.030 Other Applicable Regulations

The Open Space Zone is established to maintain open space areas in the city for recreational opportunities and to prevent incompatible development in areas that should be preserved or regulated for scenic, recreational, conservation, aesthetic or health and safety purposes.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted within the Open Space Zone:

(1) Public school buildings and associated facilities;

(2) Public recreational uses;

(3) Public utility rights-of-way;

(4) Flood control channels and similar flood control structures; and

(5) Creeks, rivers, spreading grounds and other similar water courses.

(B) Conditional uses. The following uses may be permitted within the Open Space Zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit obtained pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures:

(1) Agricultural and horticultural cultivation;

(2) Private recreational uses; and

(3) Off-street parking in conjunction with an adjacent commercial or industrial use.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

In addition to the requirements contained in this subchapter, regulations contained in the following subchapters of this chapter may apply to this zone:

• 153.130 Site Planning and General Development Standards

• 153.140 Performance Standards

• 153.150 Off-street Parking and Loading

• 153.160 Landscaping Standards

• 153.170 Sign Regulations

• 153.180 Antennas and Other Telecommunication Facilities

• 153.200 Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses

• 153.210 Administrative Procedures

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)