Etna Municipal Code Ch. 17.48 Open Space, O-S

The Open Space (O-S) zoning district is intended to be applied to public lands such as parks and playgrounds and other lands that should be preserved in a natural state and/or that provide active or passive recreational opportunities consistent with the Open Space land use designation.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

Subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, and/or other required permits, none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the city council are similar, will be allowed as principally permitted uses in the O-S zoning district:

A. Parks, picnic areas, playgrounds.

B. Public and quasi-public facilities.

C. Public utilities.

D. Resource protection and restoration.

E. Resource-related recreation.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

When established or constructed concurrently with or subsequent to the principally permitted use, the following uses are permitted in the O-S zoning district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, or other required permit(s):

A. Certified farmers' markets.

B. Mobile food sales pursuant to Chapter 17.92 (Mobile Food Sales).

C. Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.64 (Signs).

D. Special events.

E. Usual and customary structures associated with a principally permitted use.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

The following uses are permitted in the O-S zoning district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use.

A. Cemeteries.

B. Concession facilities.

C. Outdoor commercial recreation facilities.

D. Wastewater treatment plants.

E. Wireless telecommunication facilities located outside of public rights-of-way.

F. Other uses similar to those listed in this section.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

A. Minimum parcel size: None.

B. Minimum lot width: None.

C. Minimum lot depth: None.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

A. Dwelling units per acre: None.

B. Maximum building height: 45 feet.

C. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.

D. Minimum front yard setback.

1. Adjacent residential district: 10 feet.

2. Adjacent mixed-use or nonresidential district: None.

E. Minimum rear yard setback.

1. Adjacent residential district: 10 feet.

2. Adjacent mixed-use or nonresidential district: None.

F. Minimum side yard setback.

1. Adjacent residential district: 15 feet.

2. Adjacent mixed-use or nonresidential district: None.

G. Minimum distance between buildings: As required by California Building Code.

H. Minimum parking: As specified in Chapter 17.60 (Off-Street Parking).

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)