§ 24.20
Imperial Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Imperial
Section 24.20.100 - O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE ¶
24.20.110 - Intent and purpose. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of valuable natural, environmental and recreational resources while permitting reasonable and compatible uses of land. In order to properly manage these resources, criteria and regulations must be formulated to guide uses in the following open space capacities as defined in the open space element: productive, protective, structural, recreational and scenic preservation. The purpose and intent of this chapter shall be the advancement of the following objectives: 1. To protect and preserve land areas for the managed production of natural resources;
To protect, maintain and enhance air quality; 3. To assure the continued availability of open space lands for the enjoyment of outdoor recreation;
To preserve and enhance areas of significant scenic amenity, unique natural features, and areas of educational and scientific research;
To implement the conservation and open space elements of the general plan;
24.20.120 - Uses permitted. Uses permitted within the open space zone are as follows:
Agricultural uses as follows:
a. Trees for fruit, nut or timber;
b. Bushes or vines for berries and grapes;
c. Field, vegetable, and truck or row crops;
d. Orchards, vineyards, and bushes for fruit or nuts;
e. Drying of crops, hay, straw and seed;
f. Storage and wholesaling of crops grown on the property;
g. Animal breeding, pasturing or ranching;
h. The growing and harvesting of flowers, ornamentals and turf;
i. The keeping of farm animals and fowl for recreation, agricultural and school projects;
j. Agricultural stand on forty or more acres of land is permitted for the sale of agricultural, horticultural, floricultural or farming products, grown or produced on the premises.
Parks and Recreational facilities owned by public agencies;
Nurseries and greenhouses without retail sales;
Commercial or private stables and riding academies; boarding and care of horses, including living quarters for grooms and caretakers located within the same building;
Year-round roadside produce stands and Certified Farmers Market.
Seasonal stands (including Christmas trees and pumpkins).
Eating Establishments as an accessory use
Equestrian Facilities
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
RV Parks
Campsites
24.20.130 - Uses subject to a conditional use permit. The following uses may be permitted if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in the zoning ordinance and such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient proof that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or to the property in the vicinity or zone in which the use will be situated; that the effects can be prevented with the imposition of conditions, and that the permit is necessary for the owner of the property to make reasonable use of the property:
Radio and television towers and related facilities excluding studios; 2. Hotels and Motels
Retail Facilities
Eating Establishments as a primary use 5. Residential Structures
24.20.140 - Development standards. ¶
The following development standards shall apply to all developments within the O-S open space zone and all buildings or structures hereinafter erected shall conform to the following:
1, Lot Area. No minimum required 2. Setbacks. All buildings shall be setback a minimum of twenty feet. 3. Building Height. Buildings and structures located within 50’ of any public rightof-way shall not exceed 25’ in height. There are no height limits when the building or structure is located more than 50’away from any public right-of-way.
- Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. This requirement may be waived where the utility agency will not allow the installation of their facilities underground.
Signs. Signs shall specifically relate to the use of the parcel and shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
Animals and Fowl Maintenance. The keeping of animals and fowl shall be maintained in accordance with the following:
a. The area where animals and fowl are maintained shall not create a nuisance in relation to adjoining property and shall be kept in a healthful manner.
b. The animals and fowl shall be contained in such a manner to restrict their movement onto the public right-of-way or adjoining property.
c. The area where animals or fowl are maintained shall be a minimum of fifty feet from any building used for human habitation excepting domestic pets such as dogs or cats.
Section 3. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937 and shall supersede any conflicting provision of any City of Imperial ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15"" day of July, 2015.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF IMPERIAL )ss CITY OF IMPERIAL )
I, Debra Jackson, City Clerk of the City of Imperial, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 785 had its 1* reading on June 17, 2015 and was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COX, SAMPSON, AND GRAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DALE AND TUCKER ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION CARRIED 3-0
I, Debra Jackson, City Clerk of the City of Imperial, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 785 had its 2"? reading on July 15, 2015 and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: COX, SAMPSON, TUCKER, AND GRAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DALE ABSTAIN: NONE MOTION CARRIED 4-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 646
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IMPERIAL TO REGULATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING WIRELESS, . OPTIC AND SATELLITE.
The City Council of the City of imperial does ordain as follows:
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Chapter 26 of the Imperial Municipal Code is hereby enacted to read as follows:
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- § 24.01
- § 24.03
- § 24.05
- § 24.07
- § 24.09
- § 24.11
- § 24.311
- 24.11.530 DISPERSAL OF EXCREMENT
- 24.11.620 CONDITIONS
- 24.11.710 PURPOSE
- 24.11.720 CONDITIONS
- 24.11.810 PURPOSE
- 24.11.820 CONDITIONS
- § 24.13
- § 24.16
- § 24.17
- 24.19.210 PURPOSE AND INITIATION
- 24.19.230 INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
- 24.19.240 FINDINGS
- 24.19.310 PURPOSE
- 24.19.315 APPLICATION DATA AND MAPS TO BE FURNISHED
- 24.19.330 INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
- 24.19.335 ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSTON
- 24.19.340 FINDINGS
- 24.19.345 APPEALS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
- 24.19.360 MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE
- 24.19.370 NEW APPLICATIONS
- 24.19.375 USE PERMIT TO RUN WITH THE LAND
- 24.19. 380 “USE PERMIT AND CHANGE OF ZONE FILED CONCURRENTLY
- § 24.20
- Section 26-1. Findings.
- Article Il — Applicability
- Article Ill — Exemptions
- Article IV — General Requirements
- Article VI — Alternatives Analysis/Information Required.
- Article Vi — Visual Analysis.
- Article X — Modifications to Facilities.
- Article XI — Changes to FCC Standards.
- Article XII — Life of Approval.
- Article XIII — Facilities in Existence Prior to Adoption of th…
- Article XIV — Public Benefit.