Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — Zoning Code›Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Kerman Municipal Code Ch. 17.16 Public and Quasi-Public Zones
Kerman Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Kerman
Cite as: Kerman Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 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 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
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirement by Zone | Permit Requirement by Zone | ||
| Land Use (see Division 8 for land use definitions) | O | UR | Additional Regulations |
| 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 | Human Services Uses | Human Services Uses | Human Services Uses |
| Cemetery | CUP | CUP | |
| Mortuary or Funeral Home | CUP | - | |
| Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | |||
| 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 | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Accessory Structure, Residential | P | P | Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Structures) |
| Caretaker’s Residence | P | P | |
| Cottage Food Operation | - | P | |
| Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | - | P | Section 17.40.010 (Accessory 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 | Retail, Service, and Office Uses | Retail, Service, and Office Uses | Retail, Service, and Office Uses |
| Agricultural Service Establishment | - | P | |
| Produce Stand | - | P | |
| Tasting Room | - | CUP | |
| Public, Utility, and Communication Uses | Public, Utility, and Communication Uses | Public, Utility, and Communication Uses | Public, Utility, and Communication Uses |
| Airport | - | CUP | |
| Private Parking Facility | CUP | - | |
| Public and Quasi-Public Use | CUP | CUP | |
| Solar Energy Generation Facility, Major | CUP | - | |
| Solar Energy Generation Facility, Minor | AUP | - | |
| Utility Facility and 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
| Zone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Development Feature (minimum unless otherwise specified) | O | UR |
| General | General | 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.) | Height (max. ft.) | 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))
§ 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))
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