McFarland Municipal Code Ch. 17.100 Park (p) Zone District

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all P districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.100 of this title.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

The purpose of the PR, parks and recreation district is to provide for existing and major planned public and private parks and recreational facilities and to encourage an orderly and harmonious development of these facilities which are performing services for residents of the city as a whole. The PR, parks and recreation district is intended to guide and regulate public and private parks and recreational facilities, and similar and compatible uses to provide:

A. Well-designed projects to protect adjacent property from unreasonable adverse impacts or intrusions on properties and improvements.

B. Adequate on-site parking and circulation to obviate the need for use of existing public right-of-way and streets for parking and internal circulation.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

The following principal uses shall be permitted in the PR, parks and recreation district:

A. Community based recreational facilities;

B. Courts (basketball, tennis, etc.);

C. Government office or building;

D. Greenbelts;

E. Picnic areas;

F. Public parks;

G. Playgrounds;

H. Sports arena, indoor;

I. Swimming pools, public;

J. Trails (riding, hiking, bicycling), etc.;

K. Wildlife or nature preserve;

L. Other similar parks and recreational uses which the commission finds to fall within the intent and purpose of this district, that will not be detrimental to the public welfare and which the commission finds to be of a comparable nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

Other uses and structures customarily appurtenant or incidental to a principal permitted use on the same parcel, subject to applicable laws and intended solely for use by the occupants of a principal permitted use or uses. No accessory structure shall be constructed prior to the construction of the main facility, or on a lot separate from the main facility.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

The following uses may be permitted subject to administrative review and approval, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.136.030 of this title:

A. Circus, carnivals, fairs, festivals, revivals, assemblies, temporary;

B. Temporary storage of materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

The following uses may be permitted in the PR, parks and recreation district subject to a conditional use permit provided for in Chapter 17.152 of this title:

A. Amusement park;

B. Archery range;

C. Athletic, swim and health clubs, private;

D. County clubs;

E. Equestrian Centers;

F. Freestanding signage;

G. Golf courses;

H. Golf driving ranges;

I. Museums;

J. Outdoor amphitheaters;

K. Refreshment stands for the sale of ice cream, beverages and similar items when conducted for city-approved recreational activities (not-for-profit organizations);

L. Swim clubs;

M. Sports arenas, outdoors;

N. Zoos;

O. Other similar uses which the commission finds to fall within the intent and purpose of this district, that will not be detrimental to the public welfare and which the commission finds to be of a comparable nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

Maximum Building Height. No lot or parcel of land in the PR, parks and recreation district shall have a building or structure in excess of two stories or thirty-five feet in height, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

All buildings shall be located not nearer than twenty-five feet from the property line.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

There shall be a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than five feet, except that on the street side of a corner lot there shall be a street side yard of not less than ten feet.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

There shall be a rear yard of the main building of not less than fifteen feet.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

There is no minimum lot area requirement.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)

Findings required to approve developments within the parks and recreation district shall be as follows:

A. That the development is consistent with the city general plan and this title.

B. That the development, accessory buildings, and facilities, located in established areas, have an adequate appearance, so as to be in harmony with the character and quality of surrounding development within the zone.

C. That the development as proposed, will not be detrimental to surrounding developments, or improvements, nor be inferior in construction, appearance or quality.

D. That the development as proposed, will provide quality development, including ample landscaping and screening, adequate parking and circulation, and other amenities necessary to preserve compatibility with surrounding development, and prevent nuisances.

(Ord. No. 031-2013, § 1, 5-23-13)