Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 17 — Zoning›Division II — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Escalon Municipal Code Ch. 17.26 O or Open Space District
Escalon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escalon
Cite as: Escalon Municipal Code Chapter 17.26 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.26.010. Purpose.¶
The purpose of the open space (O) district is to preserve and enhance the uses of open space lands as a limited and valuable resource and to implement the open space element of the general plan. This zoning designation shall include all public parks, playgrounds, linear parks or greenways, golf courses and similar uses of a predominantly open nature intended for public use.
(Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
§ 17.26.020. Permitted uses.¶
The uses listed in the table in EMC § 17.11.040 as permitted uses are allowed.
(Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
§ 17.26.030. Conditional uses.¶
In addition to the uses authorized by EMC § 17.26.020, the uses listed in the table in EMC § 17.11.040 as requiring a conditional use permit are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.
(Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
§ 17.26.040. Development standards.¶
Development standards in the O district shall be as follows:
A. Building mass: None specified.
B. Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.
C. Maximum height: 75 feet.
D. Minimum Setbacks.
Front: 20 feet.
Side: None required.
Rear: None required.
Side abutting street: 15 feet.
(Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
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