Chapter 17.39 — OSC, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Sections:

17.39.010 Intent.

17.39.020 Permitted uses.

17.39.030 Uses requiring a use permit.

17.39.040 Uses requiring a use permit which shall be renewed annually to assure proper operation.

17.39.050 Minimum area, dimensions and other conditions.

This district classification is intended to be applied to properties which should be generally maintained in an open or undeveloped state, or developed for permanent open uses as parks or greenbelts. (Ord. 298 § 1 (part), 1973)

Uses permitted are:

1. Crop and tree farming, cattle or dairy farms, range-land and similar agricultural uses; providing that no farm animal shall be stabled within a distance of 40 feet from any dwelling or the boundaries of any district other than an “A” or “OSC” district; one single family dwelling for every 10 acres of agricultural land; accessory uses and structures appurtenant to agricultural uses or used for packing or processing of products raised on the premises;

2. Public or private parks, game or bird preserves, golf courses, scenic highway corridors, river or stream courses and flood plain areas. (Ord. 298 § 1 (part), 1973)

Any of the following uses may be permitted if the planning commission finds that a proposed use is appropriate and desirable at the location proposed and will enhance the creation or preservation of open space and natural beauty or historical quality of the area:

1. Picnic grounds;

2. Stables and riding academies;

3. Botanical and zoological gardens and zoos;

4. Private clubs;

5. Marinas;

6. Restaurants, when appurtenant to other listed uses under Sections 17.39.020 and 17.39.030;

7. Display and exhibit buildings or museums;

8. Arts, crafts or antique galleries and studios;

9. Cemeteries;

10. Airports and heliports;

11. Golf driving range, swimming pools and gymnasia;

12. Important watershed lands, areas of geological, historical or cultural value;

13. Similar uses if approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 298 § 1 (part), 1973)

Uses requiring a use permit which shall be renewed annually to assure proper operation are:

1. Sanitary landfill;

2. Gravel or mineral excavation. (Ord. 298 § 1 (part), 1973)

Minimum area, dimensions and other conditions are:

1. Minimum lot area and dimension: 10 acres for agricultural use, 5 acres for any other use. Minimum of 250 feet on any side;

2. Minimum yards: front, side and rear, 50 feet;

3. Maximum building coverage: 30 percent of lot area;

4. Maximum paving coverage: 30 percent of lot area;

5. Natural area requirements: minimum of 50 percent of site in natural state or approved landscaping, exclusion of paved area;

6. Parking: parking shall be provided in the number and manner set forth in Chapter 17.57.

7. When any development contemplates use of only a portion of an unsubdivided parcel of land, plans shall indicate the intended use and generalized arrangement of the remaining portion. (Ord. 509 § 23, 1983; Ord. 298 § 1 (part), 1973) Table of Contents Previous Next

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