Chapter 17.440 — OS (OPEN SPACE) ZONE (§ 17.440.001 – § 17.440.004)

The purpose of the OS (open space) zone is to provide for the control, protection and use of open space lands which form a part of the park and open space system of the city of Brentwood. This land use designation shall include all public parks, playgrounds, linear parks or greenways, golf courses and country clubs and similar uses of a predominantly open nature intended for public use.

(Ord. 408, 1987)

The following uses are permitted within the OS zone:

A.

Active and passive public recreational areas including any structures incidental to such use;

B.

Public or quasi-public rights-of-way for utility, irrigation, drainage, railroad or similar areas utilized for or having the potential to be utilized for linear trails, bicycle, pedestrian or horse trails and similar uses;

C.

Open space as a reserve for fire protection, seismic safety, water conservation, protection of view or similar appropriate purposes.

(Ord. 408, 1987)

The following uses require special consideration and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Section 17.830:

A.

An addition to an existing structure which will increase the coverage of the structure by five hundred square feet, or any new structure in excess of five hundred square feet, except minor recreational structures such as playground equipment, trellises and similar uses;

B.

Any commercial use which may be conducted on open space land without substantially detracting from its value as open space such as golf courses, riding academy or stables, tennis or swim club and similar recreational related uses of a predominantly open nature.

(Ord. 408, 1987)

All uses within the OS zone are subject to the design and site development review procedures established in Section 17.820. The setback, building height, parking and other design and performance criteria shall be established at the time of the proposed development and in accordance with any development standards established by resolution for the type of use proposed.

(Ord. 408, 1987)