Chapter 21.24 — OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT — La Mirada Zoning Code

21.24.010 District purpose . ¶

The open space (O-S) zoning district provides areas for recreational activity and open space needs, including open space for flood control purposes, cemeteries, and passive recreation. This district allows for recreational development of land and necessary public facilities, including schools.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.24.020 Permitted land uses . ¶

Table 21.24.020 identifies permitted uses, uses requiring a conditional use permit, accessory uses, and prohibited uses, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Uses not listed in Table 21.24.020 are prohibited.

Table 21.24.020 identifies permitted uses, uses requiring a conditional use permit, accessory uses, and prohibited uses, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Uses not listed in Table 21.24.020 are prohibited.	Table 21.24.020 identifies permitted uses, uses requiring a conditional use permit, accessory uses, and prohibited uses, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Uses not listed in Table 21.24.020 are prohibited.

Table 21.24.020 Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District
Use	O-S

Table 21.24.020 Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District
Use	O-S
Caretaker residence	A
Cemetery	CUP
Community center/recreation facility (public)	P
Public park	P
Recycling facilities	A (See Article VII, Chapter 21.50)
Schools:
Public elementary/secondary	P
Private elementary/secondary	CUP
Wireless communication facilities	See Chapter 21.46

P - Permitted; CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.24.030 Development standards . ¶

Table 21.24.030 sets forth the minimum development standards for structures in the O-S zoning district. Any public school used as a public educational facility is not required to adhere to these standards.

Table 21.24.030

Table 21.24.030	Table 21.24.030
Open Space District Development Standards
Development Standard	O-S
Setbacks - minimum
Front yard	20 ft.
Side yard	15 ft.
Rear yard	40 ft.
Building height - maximum	25 ft.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.24.040 Other applicable regulations . ¶

The following chapters of this title apply to all development in the O-S zoning district, with the exception of public schools used as a public educational facility:

21.46 Antennas and wireless communications facilities
21.60 Accessory structures
21.62 Fences and walls
21.64 Height measurements and exceptions
21.66 Landscaping
21.68 Parking and loading
21.72 Property maintenance
21.76 Signs
21.78 Yard requirements and exceptions
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).