Chapter 9-34 — OS-1 PARKS DISTRICT — Laguna Hills Zoning Code

§ 9-34.010. Purpose and intent. ¶

The purpose of this zone is to assure the provision and regulation of public and private parklands affording active and passive recreational opportunities to city residents.

(Prior code § 9-21.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-34.020. Permitted uses. ¶

Table 9-34.020 contains a listing of permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.

	Table 9-34.020 PARK USES	Table 9-34.020 PARK USES
Uses	Permitted	Accessory	Reference
Administrative offce		P
Amphitheatre	C
Animals/pets	♦		See Chapter9-56
Athletic feld	S
Communication facility	♦		See Chapter9-58
Community center	S
Construction offce	T
Drainage facility		P
Equitation facilities/riding and hiking trails	C
Fire/police station	C
Game courts	S
Golf course/driving range	S
Government facility	C
Gymnasium	S
Maintenance facility		P
Library, public	S
Outdoor event	T
Park, public/private	S
Riding and hiking trails	S
Riparian preserve	P
Senior center	C
Swim club	C
Tennis club	C

Note: Use is permitted subject to issuance of:

C = Conditional use permit (CUP)
S = Site development permit (SDP)
T = Temporary use permit (TUP)
P = Permitted
♦ = Special requirements

(Prior code § 9-21.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-34.030. Evaluation of projects. ¶

The City Council has adopted a master plan of parks and recreation for the city. The plan assesses the recreation facility and program needs of the community and indicates the priorities of those needs and how they will be met. Any applications for recreation facilities will be reviewed for consistency with the master plan of parks and recreation. (Prior code § 9-21.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-34.040. Applicable areas. ¶

The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as parks on the city zoning map. (Prior code § 9-21.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-34.050. Standards. ¶

The standards in Table 9-34.050 shall apply to developments within the parks district.

In addition to the city’s site development, building and engineering standards and requirements, several federal and state laws and policies address parkland dedication, equipment safety and facility accessibility such as the Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Play Lot Safety and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Table 9-34.050 PARKS ZONING STANDARDS	Table 9-34.050 PARKS ZONING STANDARDS
Item	Standard
Minimum lot size	Per parks master plan
Minimum lot width & minimum lot depth	100 ft.
Linear facilities	20 ft.
Maximum lot coverage (1)	25%
Maximum density	N/A
Maximum height (2)	35 ft.
Building setbacks:
Right-of-way line	25 ft.
Adjoining property lines:
Side	25 ft.
Rear	25 ft.
Minimum open space	75%
Minimum landscape coverage	50%
Building separation	10 ft.
Parking	See Chapter9-44
Signage	See Chapter9-42

Notes:

(1) Permanent buildings or structure.

(2) Lighting towers for sports fields may exceed this limit based upon approved plans.

(Prior code § 9-21.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))