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Title 9 — Planning and Zoning

Chapter 9.236 — OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Lake Forest Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Lake Forest

§ 9.236.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the open space conservation district is to provide for the preservation of regionally significant open space lands.

(Ord. 174 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.236.020. Permitted uses.

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit per Chapter 9.184 :

  • A. Regional parks;

  • B. Local parks;

  • C. National forests;

  • D. Public/private roads;

  • E. Riding and hiking trails;

  • F. Bikeways.

  • (Ord. 174 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.236.030. Accessory uses permitted.

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when customarily associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same building site:

  • A. Restrooms;

  • B. Information centers;

  • C. Maintenance buildings;

  • D. Riding and hiking trails;

  • E. Ranger stations;

  • F. Parking lots per Chapter 9.168 .

  • G. Signs per Chapter 9.164 .

  • H. Accessory uses and structures which the Director finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

  • (Ord. 174 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.236.040. Prohibited uses.

The following uses are specifically prohibited:

  • A. Use of chain-link fence except during construction;

  • B. All uses not expressly permitted above.

  • (Ord. 174 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.236.050. Site development standards.

  • A. Building Site Area. Two acres minimum.

  • B. Building Height. Eighteen feet maximum measured per Section 9.144.050 .

  • C. Building Site Coverage. Ten percent maximum.

  • D. Off-Street Parking. Per Chapter 9.168 .

  • E. Building Setbacks. All buildings, structures and off-street parking facilities shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any public or private street.

  • (Ord. 174 § 1, 2007)

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Contents — Lake Forest Zoning Code
Lake Forest Zoning Code
  1. Title 9 — Planning and Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9.02 — PLANNING COMMISSION
    2. Chapter 9.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 9.08 — ADULT BUSINESS ZONING REGULATIONS
    4. Chapter 9.10 — MARIJUANA REGULATION - ADMINISTRATION
    5. Chapter 9.16 — (RESERVED)
    6. Chapter 9.30 — (RESERVED)
    7. Chapter 9.44 — R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 9.48 — RS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 9.52 — STATE-MANDATED RESIDENTIAL—TWO UNIT PROJECTS
    10. Chapter 9.56 — R2 MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 9.60 — MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDA…
    12. Chapter 9.64 — R4 SUBURBAN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 9.68 — RP RESIDENTIAL-PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 9.72 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    15. Chapter 9.73 — MIXED-USE DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 9.76 — (RESERVED)
    17. Chapter 9.80 — (RESERVED)
    18. Chapter 9.86 — (RESERVED)
    19. Chapter 9.88 — (RESERVED)
    20. Chapter 9.96 — (RESERVED)
    21. Chapter 9.100 — (RESERVED)
    22. Chapter 9.112 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 9.124 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 9.140 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
    25. Chapter 9.142 — DONATION COLLECTION BOXES
    26. Chapter 9.144 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
    27. Chapter 9.146 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 9.148 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
    29. Chapter 9.150 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION REGULATIONS
    30. Chapter 9.151 — HOUSING ELEMENT SITES INVENTORY REGULATIONS
    31. Chapter 9.152 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES AND DENSITY BONU…
    32. Chapter 9.160 — FACILITY DESIGN REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 9.162 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    34. Chapter 9.164 — SIGNS
    35. Chapter 9.166 — CABLE SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY FACILITIES DESIGN AN…
    36. Chapter 9.168 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    37. Chapter 9.170 — REGULATION OF PERIMETER WALLS
    38. Chapter 9.172 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    39. Chapter 9.176 — MOBILEHOME REGULATIONS
    40. Chapter 9.180 — TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS
    41. Chapter 9.182 — OUTDOOR VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
    42. Chapter 9.184 — DISCRETIONARY PERMITS
    43. Chapter 9.188 — NONCONFORMING USES
    44. Chapter 9.192 — CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
    45. Chapter 9.194 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    46. Chapter 9.196 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
    47. Chapter 9.208 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
    48. Chapter 9.220 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
    49. Chapter 9.228 — CANYON COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    50. Chapter 9.232 — PORTOLA BLUFF RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    51. Chapter 9.236 — OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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