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;

2. To protect, maintain and enhance air quality; 3. To assure the continued availability of open space lands for the enjoyment of outdoor recreation;

3. To preserve and enhance areas of significant scenic amenity, unique natural features, and areas of educational and scientific research;

4. 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:

1. 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.

2. Parks and Recreational facilities owned by public agencies;

3. Nurseries and greenhouses without retail sales;

4. Commercial or private stables and riding academies; boarding and care of horses, including living quarters for grooms and caretakers located within the same building;

5. Year-round roadside produce stands and Certified Farmers Market.

6. Seasonal stands (including Christmas trees and pumpkins).

7. Eating Establishments as an accessory use

8. Equestrian Facilities

9. Outdoor Recreation Facilities

10. RV Parks

11. 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:

1. Radio and television towers and related facilities excluding studios; 2. Hotels and Motels

2. Retail Facilities

3. Eating Establishments as a primary use 5. Residential Structures