Article 9

DISTRICT REGULATIONS: OPEN SPACE/RECREATION

• a. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the PR District is to promote and encourage a suitable environment devoted to parks, recreation, or passive or active open space uses for the enjoyment of all members of the community. In an effort to conserve the natural setting of the Parks and Recreation zoning district, major utilities and similar uses within this classification are strictly prohibited.

• b. Permitted Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by the Community Development Director, are permitted in the PR District as primary uses:

  1. Accessory building and uses (Including concession stands, maintenance buildings, parking lot, restroom building, etc.);

  2. City sponsored events and festivals;

  3. Public parks and recreation facilities including city parks, county parks, regional parks, community and neighborhood parks;

  4. Public and private golf courses;

  5. Public recreational equipment (Athletic courts and fields, picnic facilities, and fields; play equipment reservoir, swimming pool).

• c. Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.

  1. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by the Planning Director are permitted in the PR District, subject to approval of a conditional use permit:

     • a. Ancillary commercial uses specifically related to adjoining recreational activities;

     • b. Eating and drinking establishments with outdoor seating;

     • c. Outdoor commercial recreation and entertainment (primary use not in a building);

     • d. Special use facilities including sports parks or complexes and nature centers;

     • e. Telecommunication Antennae and/or Alternative Tower Structures.

  2. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by the Community Development Director, are permitted in the P-R District subject to the approval of a temporary use permit:

     • i. Live entertainment events;

     • ii. Privately sponsored events and facilities.

• d. Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit.

None

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/OA4568 on 2026-07-07

City of Oakley, CA

OAKLEY CODE

§ 9.1.902

§ 9.1.902

• e. Lot Requirements. All proposed developments must be consistent with Chapter 7: Facility Standards of the Oakley Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2020), and are subject to approval by the Community Development Director before issuance of any building or construction permit within this district.

• f. Yard Requirements. All proposed developments must be consistent with Chapter 7: Facility Standards of the Oakley Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2020), and are subject to approval by the Community Development Director before issuance of any building or construction permit within this district.

• g. Building Height. All proposed developments must be consistent with Chapter 7: Facility Standards of the Oakley Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2020), and are subject to approval by the Community Development Director before issuance of any building or construction permit within this district.

• h. Other Regulations.

1. Public Park General Standards. All proposed public parks must be consistent with Chapter 7: Facility Standards of the Oakley Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2020).

   2. Refuse and Recycling. Appropriate refuse and recycling containers shall be provided.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/OA4568 on 2026-07-07

City of Oakley, CA

LAND USE REGULATION

§ 9.1.1002

§ 9.1.1002