Chapter 17.16 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC ZONES

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

Sections:

  • 17.16.010 Purpose and intent of public and quasi public zones. - 17.16.020 Public and quasi public zones land use regulations. - 17.16.030 Public and quasi public zones development standards.

17.16.040 Signs.

17.16.050 Fences, walls, and hedges.

17.16.060 Parking.

17.16.010 Purpose and intent of public and quasi-public zones.

The purpose and intent of the public and quasi-public zones are as follows:

A. O--Open Space, Recreation, and Public Facilities Zone. The purpose of the open space, recreation, and public facilities (O) zone is to provide for sufficient space to accommodate the community’s need for a wide range of public uses, such as parks, playgrounds, cultural and educational facilities, and infrastructure systems; to protect lands whose primary purpose is to remain in open space such as wildlife sanctuaries, wetlands, reservoirs, and agriculture; and to prevent development of areas which are environmentally sensitive, such as floodplains and geologically hazardous sites. The O zone implements the public (PUB), parks (P), and ponding basin (PB) land use designations in the general plan. B. UR--Urban Reserve Zone. The purpose of the urban reserve (UR) zone is to preserve land for agriculture; serve as a holding zone for future urban development; and prevent the encroachment of urban uses or incompatible agriculturally related uses. The UR zone implements the urban reserve (UR) land use designation in the general plan.

(Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.16.020 Public and quasi-public zones land use regulations.

A. Table 17.16-1 Land Use Regulations--Public and Quasi-Public Zones. Table 17.16-1 (Land Use Regulations--Public and QuasiPublic Zones) establishes the uses allowed within the public and quasi-public zones and any permits required to establish the use.

B. Uses Not Listed. Land uses not listed in Table 17.16-1 (Land Use Regulations--Public and Quasi-Public Zones) are not allowed, in compliance with Section 17.04.030 (Uses not classified).

C. Additional Regulations. The right-hand column in Table 17.16-1 (Land Use Regulations--Public and Quasi-Public Zones) indicates additional regulations that may apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this zoning code may also apply.

Table 17.16-1

Land Use Regulations--Public and Quasi-Public Zones

Key: P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
Land Use
(see Division 8 for land use
definitions)
Permit Requirement
by Zone
Additional
Regulations
O UR
Agriculture,Resource,and Open Space Uses
Accessory Structure, Agriculture P P Chapter
17.22
(AccessoryStructures)
Agricultural Processing,Large - CUP
Agricultural Processing,Small - P
Agriculture,Animal Husbandry - P
Agriculture,Dairies CUP CUP
Agriculture,Horticulture P P
Beekeeping P P
Industrial,Manufacturing,and ProcessingUses
Breweries,Distilleries,Wineries - CUP
CommunityComposting CUP CUP
Human Services Uses
Cemetery CUP CUP
Mortuaryor Funeral Home CUP -
Recreation,Education,and Public AssemblyUses
Campground P CUP
Commercial Recreational and
Entertainment Facility,Outdoor
CUP CUP
Place of Assembly - CUP
Recreational Vehicle Park - CUP
School,Private and Vocational CUP CUP
Residential Uses
Accessory Structure, Residential P P Chapter
17.22
(AccessoryStructures)
Caretaker’s Residence P P
Cottage Food Operation - P
Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU)
- P Section
17.40.010
(Accessory dwelling
unit)
Key: P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative
Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Land Use
(see Division 8 for land use
definitions)
Permit Requirement
by Zone
Additional
Regulations
O UR
Dwelling, Single-Unit P P Chapter
17.48 (Single-
Unit Dwelling Design
Standards)
Employee Housing P P
GroupHomes P P
Home Occupation P P Section
17.40.040
(Home occupation)
Mobile Home Park - CUP Section
17.40.050
(Mobile homepark)
Retail,Service,and Office Uses
Agricultural Service
Establishment
- P
Produce Stand - P
TastingRoom - CUP
Public,Utility,and Communication Uses
Airport - CUP
Private ParkingFacility CUP -
Public andQuasi-Public Use CUP CUP
Solar Energy Generation Facility,
Major
CUP -
Solar Energy Generation Facility,
Minor
AUP -
UtilityFacilityand Infrastructure CUP CUP
Wireless Telecommunication
Facility,Small Cell
CUP CUP
Wireless Telecommunication
Facility,Tower
CUP CUP

(Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.16.030 Public and quasi-public zones development standards.

Table 17.16-2 Development Standards--Industrial Zones. Table 17.16-2 (Development Standards--Public and Quasi-Public Zones) establishes parcel and structure standards that apply to all development in the specified zone. Provisions in other sections of this zoning code may also apply.

Table 17.16-2

Development Standards--Public and Quasi-Public Zones

Development Feature
(minimum unless otherwise specified)
Zone Zone
O UR
General
Density (max.) 1 dwelling unit
per5acres
n/a
Parcel Size(acres) 5 5
Distance Between Structures(ft.) n/a 30
Height(max. ft.)
Main Structure 35 35
AccessoryStructure 45 801
Front 35 35
Rear 20 20
Side
Corner Parcel: Interior Side 15 15
Corner Parcel: Street Side 30 30
Interior Parcels 15 15
Reverse Corner Parcel 15 15
Specific Standards
1 The maximum height of a structure in this zone shall be thirty-five feet unless the
structure is a water tank, silo, granary, wind machine, or other agricultural accessory
building. These accessorystructures can extend to a height of eightyfeet.

(Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.16.040 Signs.

Signs shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.30 (Sign Regulations). (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.16.050 Fences, walls, and hedges.

A. Fences, walls, and hedges shall be consistent with the sight distance provisions established in Section 17.20.030 (Clear vision triangle).

  • B. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height in any rear or side yard.

C. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed thirty-six inches in height in any required yard area.

D. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by a wall or fence at least five feet in height. The wall or fence shall be equipped with self-latching gates, the latching mechanism being located not less than four feet above the ground. The fence or wall must be installed and approved by the building division prior to the pool being filled with water, or as required by California Building Code.

E. Fences or structures exceeding seven feet in height, to enclose tennis courts or other game areas, located within the rear half of a lot shall be composed of wire mesh capable of admitting at least ninety percent of light as measured on a calibrated light meter. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.16.060 Parking.

Off-street parking and loading shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.28 (Parking, Loading, and Access). (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)). Home Previous Next

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