Chapter 17.34 — OSC OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Sections:

17.34.010 Regulations generally.

17.34.020 Permitted uses.

17.34.030 Conditional uses.

17.34.040 Prohibited uses.

17.34.050 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.

17.34.060 Parking.

17.34.010 Regulations generally. ¶

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The specific regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in all OSC districts. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10404.121)

17.34.020 Permitted uses. ¶

The following uses shall be permitted in the OSC districts:

A. Agricultural crops;
B. Wildlife sanctuaries (no structures);
C. Open space areas to be preserved from building or set aside for general public use;
D. Water-oriented use or boating where land is submerged;
E. Public parks. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-404.122)

17.34.030 Conditional uses. ¶

The following shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72:

A. Public structures and facilities;
B. Buildings, sheds or structures necessary to the maintenance of the land;
C. Electrical or utility distributions lines or systems; D. Public or private recreational uses or structures;
E. Other uses which, in the opinion of the planning director, are compatible with the intent of the OSC district. (Ord. 38
§ 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-404.123)

17.34.040 Prohibited uses. ¶

The following uses or activities are expressly prohibited in the OSC district:

A. The fill of water or marsh areas with the intent of creating buildable sites;
B. Dumping or discarding of waste products. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-404.124)

17.34.050 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations. ¶

Restrictions relative to the area, bulk, yard and height of any structure in the OSC district shall be established in the use permit required for that structure. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-404.125)

17.34.060 Parking. ¶

Automobile parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.62. (Ord. 38 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-404.126)

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The Foster City Municipal Code is current throu 697, passed November 17, 2025.

Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official v Foster City Municipal Code. Users should contact t Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ord above.

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