Chapter 17.16 — 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))

A. Table 17.16-1 Land Use Regulations — Public and Quasi-Public Zones. Table 17.16-1 (Land Use Regulations — Public and Quasi-Public 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

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use (see Division 8 for land use Additional Regulations definitions) O UR

Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses

Accessory Structure, Agriculture P P Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Structures)

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 Processing Uses

Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries - CUP

Community Composting CUP CUP

Human Services Uses

Cemetery CUP CUP

Mortuary or Funeral Home CUP -

Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses

Campground P CUP

Commercial Recreational and CUP CUP Entertainment Facility, Outdoor

Place of Assembly - CUP

Recreational Vehicle Park - CUP

School, Private and Vocational CUP CUP

Residential Uses

Accessory Structure, Residential P P Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Structures)

Caretaker’s Residence P P

Cottage Food Operation - P

Table 17.16-1 Land Use Regulations — Public and Quasi-Public Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use (see Division 8 for land use Additional Regulations definitions) O UR

Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit - P Section 17.40.010 (Accessory (ADU) dwelling unit)

Dwelling, Single-Unit P P Chapter 17.48 (Single-Unit Dwelling Design Standards)

Employee Housing P P

Group Homes P P

Home Occupation P P Section 17.40.040 (Home occupation)

Mobile Home Park - CUP Section 17.40.050 (Mobile home park)

Retail, Service, and Office Uses

Agricultural Service Establishment - P

Produce Stand - P

Tasting Room - CUP

Public, Utility, and Communication Uses

Airport - CUP

Private Parking Facility CUP -

Public and Quasi-Public Use CUP CUP

Solar Energy Generation Facility, CUP - Major

Solar Energy Generation Facility, AUP - Minor

Utility Facility and Infrastructure CUP CUP

Wireless Telecommunication CUP CUP Facility, Small Cell

Wireless Telecommunication CUP CUP Facility, Tower

(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

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 Zone Development Feature (minimum unless otherwise specified) O UR General Density (max.) 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres n/a Parcel Size (acres) 5 5 Distance Between Structures (ft.) n/a 30 Height (max. ft.) Main Structure 35 35 Accessory Structure 45 80 1 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 accessory structures can extend to a height of eighty feet. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

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

A. Fences, walls, and hedges shall be consistent with the sight distance provisions established City of Kerman, CA § 17.16.030 KERMAN CODE § 17.16.050

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))

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))