Chapter 17.39 — OSC, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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)

operation.

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. 298 § 1 (part) 1973; Ord. 509 § 23, 1983)

CHAPTER 17.40
A, AGRICULTURAL COMBINING DISTRICT

The following regulations shall apply in all districts with which are combined “A” districts in addition to the regulations hereinbefore specified, and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.58; provided, however, that if any of the regulations specified in Chapter 17.58 differ from any corresponding regulations specified in this title for any district with which an “A” district is combined, then in such case the provision of this chapter shall apply. (Prior code § 3117.01)

Uses permitted are:

1. All uses permitted in the respective district with which the “A” district is combined;

2. Animal husbandry and livestock farming, provided that not more than 1 horse, 1 mule, 1
cow, 1 steer, or 5 sheep shall be kept for each half acre of land;

3. Small livestock farming provided that a use permit shall be required for the raising of more
than 100 head of either poultry or animals;

4. Sale of agricultural products produced on the premises, provided that no commercial
structure for such purpose, other than a temporary stand, shall be permitted.
(Prior code § 3117.02)

Uses requiring use permits are:

1. Dog and cat kennel;

2. Dairy, poultry and rabbit slaughter and processing;

3. Veterinary hospital.
(Prior code § 3117.03)

Barns, stables, chicken houses, and similar accessory buildings shall be not less than 50 feet from the front property line; not less than 20 feet from any side property line; nor less than 30 feet from any dwelling. (Prior code § 3117.04)