Chapter 18.48 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

The purpose of the open space district is to provide a district which may be used to preserve the openspace status of land so designated in the open space element of the General Plan. (Ord. 189 Art. 3 §9.1, 1980)

Uses permitted in the open space district include:

• A. Continued retention of land in its present use, provided that its present use does not contribute to the excavation or deposition of any materials which will change the existing characteristics of the property;

• B. Public parks and playgrounds.

• (Ord. 189 Art. 3 §9.2, 1980)

• A. Uses permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in the open space district include:

  1. Public or private schools;

  2. Private recreational and/or cultural activities;

  3. Hostels;

  4. Any change in the dimensions of the property, and grading, filling, excavation, paving, clearing, draining, farming or other alterations to the existing status of the property.

• B. Minimum lot area and dimensions, minimum yard and setback requirements, height limitations, off-street parking and off-street loading, shall be included within the conditions of approval for any conditional use permit granted in this district.

• (Ord. 189 Art. 3 §9.3, 1980; Ord. 219 §1, 1982; Ord. 2024-521, 11/26/2024)

The following temporary uses are permitted in this zone district upon approval of an administrative use permit (AUP) per Section 18.72.230 :

1. Circus, carnivals and special events.

2. Fairs.

3. Farmer's markets.

4. Car/truck shows.

5. Commercial sporting events.

6. Any other uses similar in nature as determined by the Planning Director. (Ord. 2024-521, 11/26/2024)