Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 20.636 Open Space Use Types

Open Space use types include land to remain predominantly in its natural or undeveloped condition, with the minimum amount of development necessary to support protection of the landscape, active or passive recreational uses, and the public health and safety. The uses also include accessory uses, as specified in Chapter 20.704 (Accessory Use Regulations). Public parks are found in the Community Recreation Use Type (Section 20.620.030).

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Land designated and zoned to remain predominantly in its natural or restored condition, with the minimum development necessary to support Open Space use types.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Leisure activities that do not constitute "development" as defined in Section 20.608.023(E), and that do not require permits pursuant to this Division. Examples include sightseeing, hiking, access for SCUBA diving or swimming, hiking, sunbathing, jogging, surfing, fishing, bird and other nature watching, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding, boat, kayak, or canoe launching or retrieval, photography, nature study, photography, sketching, and painting.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)

Activities that generally involve running, throwing, or other forms of sport or exercise that may include use of specialized equipment. Active Recreation activities may require improvements, including establishment of facilities which constitute "development" as defined in Section 20.608.023(E), that may have the potential for significant adverse impacts on the environment, on coastal resources, or on coastal public access, which may include hazards, noise, dust, glare, objectionable odors, substantial additional traffic, or other potential impacts. Examples of active recreation include bicycling, horseback riding, paragliding, coastal bluff and rock climbing, sports and amusement facilities, recreational boating facilities, archery and shooting ranges, rodeo and equestrian facilities, recreational parking and other upland support facilities, and recreational trails, paths, and access ways.

(Ord. No. 3915 (part), adopted 1995.)

(Ord. No. 4395, § 2, 11-17-2017)