§ 36-5. "O-S" Open Space District.

The regulations set out in this section shall apply in all 0-S Zones and shall be subject to the provisions of § 36-18 .

To preserve open space recreation areas, areas of historical and cultural value, areas devoted to the enjoyment of scenic beauty and conservation of natural resources, and landscaped areas.

Buildings, structures, and land shall be used, and buildings and structures shall be erected, structurally altered, or enlarged in the 0-S Districts only for the following uses, plus such other uses as the Planning Commission may deem to be similar and not detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in § 36-5.6 .

• A. Public parks and playgrounds.

• B. Cemeteries, crematories, and mausoleums.

• C. Golf courses and golf driving ranges. D. Flood plains.

Only those accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a principal use.

The following uses may be permitted in the 0-S District subject to a Use Permit provided for in § 3620 :

• A. Agricultural uses and structures subject to the provisions of § 36-18 .

• B. Airports and Heliports

• C. Outdoor recreation facilities and activities to include circuses, carnivals, concerts, equestrian events and facilities, campgrounds, and recreational vehicle parks.

• D. Country clubs, social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations, and recreation clubs.

• E. Public buildings, waste water treatment, and storm water retention basins.

• F. Public utility substations.

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the 0-S District:

• A. Lot Area. For all new lots and proposed rezoning, the following provisions shall apply:

  1. For Principal Uses, no standards.

  2. For uses requiring a Use Permit, as specified by the Planning Commission.

• B. Lot Coverage.

  1. For Principal Uses, maximum coverage of lot area shall be ten (10%) percent.

  2. For uses requiring a Use Permit, as specified by the Planning Commission.

• C. Lot Dimensions. No standards.

• D. Setback Requirements. The following setback/yard requirements shall apply to all uses in the 0- S District:

  1. Front yard: Thirty-five (35) feet.

  2. Side yards:

  • a. Interior side: Twenty (20) feet.

  • b. Exterior side of corner lot: Thirty-five (35) feet. 3. Rear yard: Forty (40) feet.

• E. Distance between buildings: The minimum distance between the principal building and any accessory building and between any accessory building and any other accessory building shall be ten (10) feet.

• F. Building Height. No building erected shall have a height greater than two (2) stories and not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet. Permitted projections above these heights include: ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, flag poles, chimneys, or similar structures approved under Site Plan Review (§ 36-19 ).

• G. Unit Density. No standard.

• H. Site Plan Review. Prior to the issuance of any Building Permit for the erection of any structure on any lot, a Site Plan shall be submitted and considered pursuant to Site Plan Review requirements of § 36-19 .

• I. Landscaping and Open Space. No standard.

• J. Fences, hedges, walls, and screen plantings. Fences, hedges, walls, and screen plantings shall be erected subject to the provisions of § 36-24 .

• K. Off-Street Parking Requirements: For all uses, as specified in § 36-25 .

• L. Off-Street Loading: For all uses, as specified in § 36-25 .

• M. Vehicular Access. For all uses, there shall be vehicular access to the off-street parking and loading facilities from a dedicated public street unless otherwise approved.

• N. Signing: For all uses, as specified in § 36-26 .

• O. Laundry, Clothes Drying Areas, and Facilities. For all uses, none allowed in front and exterior side yards.

• P. All refuse, garbage and trash bins one-half (1/2) yard or larger shall be screened from public view.