Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — ZONING›Article III — USE AND ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 17.68 Open Space and Civic District Zones
Colfax Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Colfax
Cite as: Colfax Municipal Code Chapter 17.68 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.68.010 - Purpose.¶
A. The purpose of the open space district (OS) is to promote and preserve open space for outdoor recreation in areas particularly suited for park and recreation. To this end, the OS district is intended to be limited to activities normally related to outdoor recreation.
B. The purpose of the civic district (CD) is to provide for the orderly development of public and quasi-public facilities.
(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012; Ord. No. 555, § 1(Exh. A), 10-11-2023)
17.68.020 - Permitted use types.¶
Primary uses are permitted in the open space, civic and agricultural zones subject to the requirements of this title as designated below:
A. Principally permitted use, designated as "P";
B. Conditionally permitted use, designated as "CUP"; and
C. Administratively permitted use, designated as "AP."
Primary use types not listed or designated by a dash (-) are not permitted in that zone district.
Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the open space and civic subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.96.
SEE CHAPTER 17.32 "PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS" FOR INFORMATION ON USE PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF PERMITS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED, REGARDLESS OF HOW A USE IS CLASSIFIED IN THIS CHART.
OPEN SPACE AND CIVIC ZONE DISTRICTS PERMITTED USES
| AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE USE TYPES | OS | CD |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Keeping (7) | - | - |
| Logging and Lumber Milling | ||
| Resource Protection and Restoration | P | P |
| Resource Related Recreation | P | P |
| CIVIC USE TYPES | OS | SPSD |
|---|---|---|
| Community Assembly (5) | CUP | P |
| Community Services | P | P |
| Essential Services | P | P |
| Hospital Services | Hospital Services | Hospital Services |
| General | - | CUP |
| Psychiatric | - | CUP |
| Intensive Public Facilities | - | P |
| Libraries and Museums, Private | CUP | CUP |
| Power Generating Facilities (1) | Power Generating Facilities (1) | Power Generating Facilities (1) |
| Emergency | P | |
| Supplemental/ |
- | CUP |
| General Power Production | - | CUP |
| Passive Power | - | P |
| Public Parking Services | - | P |
| Schools | Schools | Schools |
| College and University | - | CUP |
| Elementary and Secondary | - | CUP |
| Private Elementary and Secondary | - | CUP |
| RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES | OS | SPSD |
|---|---|---|
| Caretaker/ |
- | AP |
| Dwelling, Single-Family (3) | - | CUP |
| COMMERCIAL USE TYPES | OS | SPSD |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sales and Service (6) | Animal Sales and Service (6) | Animal Sales and Service (6) |
| Veterinary Clinic | - | - |
| Veterinary Hospital | - | - |
| Commercial Recreation | Commercial Recreation | Commercial Recreation |
| Indoor Sports and Recreation | - | CUP |
| Outdoor Entertainment | - | CUP |
| Outdoor Sports and Recreation | - | CUP |
| Large Amusement Complex | - | CUP |
| Day Care Center | - | P |
| Lodging services (4) | - | - |
| Storage Facility, Recreational and Large Vehicle | - | AP |
| INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES | OS | SPSD |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Extraction and Processing | - | - |
| TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION USE TYPES | OS | SPSD |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Facilities (2) | CUP | P/AP/CUP |
Notes:
(1) Additional requirements are contained in Chapter 17.180.
(2) Additional requirements are contained in Chapter 17.132.
(3) Supportive and transitional housing are considered residential use types.
(4) Bed and breakfasts, with three or fewer rooms.
(5) Food service or distribution facilities are allowed in conjunction with this use with approval of an admin permit.
(6) These establishments are exempt from Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 (limitations on number of animals).
(7) Subject to the limitations set forth in Chapter 6.20 of the Colfax Municipal Code (limitations on number of animals).
(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012; Ord. No. 555, § 1(Exh. A), 10-11-2023)
17.68.030 - Open Space development standards.¶
A. Permitted uses and structures shall comply with the city's adopted community design guidelines and any other applicable requirements of this title.
B. Additional development standards shall be determined as part of an administrative permit or conditional use permit.
(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)
17.68.040 - Civic District development standards.¶
A. Permitted uses and structures shall comply with the city's adopted community design guidelines and any other applicable requirements of this title.
B. Structures within 20 feet of a property line in any single-family (R-1), multi-family (R-M) or mixed-use zone (MU) shall comply with the lesser of the setback and height standards of the adjacent zoning district or a minimum setback of 6 feet plus one foot for every foot above 10 feet in height.
C. Additional development standards shall be determined as part of an administrative permit or conditional use permit.
(Ord. No. 556, § 1(Exh. A), 12-13-2023)
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