Title 12 — Zoning Regulations›Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 12.92 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

Gonzales Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Gonzales

§ 12.92.010. INTENT:

The intent of the open space (OS) district is to preserve and enhance the use of open space lands as a limited and valuable resource and to implement the open space element of the general plan. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

§ 12.92.020. PERMITTED USES:

The uses listed under OS in the table in section 12.56.040 of this part as permitted uses are allowed. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.92.030. CONDITIONAL USES:

In addition to the uses authorized by section 12.92.020 of this chapter, the uses listed under OS in the table in section 12.56.040 of this part are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.92.040. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

  • A. Impervious Coverage: The impervious coverage shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of each lot, except where increased or otherwise amended pursuant to a conditional use permit.

"Impervious coverage" means that area of the lot covered by buildings, structures, paving and other nonpermeable surfacing.

  • B. Natural Vegetation: Natural vegetation shall be retained and protected to the maximum extent feasible.

  • C. Permanent Vegetation: Permanent vegetation shall be retained and protected to the maximum extent feasible.

  • D. Sediment Basins: Sediment basins, including debris basins, desilting basins, shall be installed and maintained to capture sediment from runoff waters of land undergoing development.

  • E. Location Above Floodplain: No building shall be located closer than twenty five feet (25') from the top of the bank of a perennial or intermittent stream, as shown in chapter 14.04 , "Floodplain Management", of this code. All proposed structures shall be constructed at least one foot (1') above the 100-year floodplain.

  • F. Compliance Required: All uses shall be subject to the performance standards specified in applicable provisions of this title.

  • (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

§ 12.92.050. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

The development standards for the OS district shall be as follows:

  • A. Minimum Lot Area: 0.5 acre.

  • B. Minimum Lot Width: One hundred feet (100').

  • C. Maximum Height: Thirty five feet (35').

  • D. Setbacks:

Front 50 feet Side 50 feet Rear 50 feet

  • E. Parking: Parking requirements as specified in chapter 12.120 of this title.

  • F. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements as specified in chapter 12.124 of this title. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)