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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.10 — PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

Orinda Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Orinda

17.10.1 - Specific purposes.

The specific purpose of the park and recreation district is to preserve existing active open space and other recreational uses consistent with the general plan.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

17.10.2 - Use restrictions.

A.

The PR district shall be the base district for the uses listed in Schedule 17.10.2 entitled "PR District—Land Use Regulations." Park and recreation uses on sites of less than two acres shall be permitted in all districts.

B.

A use in the PR district is permitted as provided in Schedule 17.10.2 entitled "PR District—Land Use Regulations." A use classification followed by the letter "U" is a use authorized in the PR district on approval of a use permit. Definitions of uses appear in Chapter 17.2 of this title.

Schedule 17.10.2

PR DISTRICT—LAND USE REGULATIONS U Use Permit Required
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Club or Lodge U
Cultural Institution U
Park and Recreation Facility U
Utilities, Major U
Utilities, Minor U
Temporary Uses
(Temporary events permitted under
Chapter 17.37)

C.

Prohibition of Specified Uses.

1.

Commercial Marijuana Land Uses. Commercial marijuana land uses are a prohibited use in the PR district.

2.

Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation. The outdoor cultivation of marijuana is a prohibited use in the PR district.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part); Ord. No. 17-05, § 2(Att. A), 9-5-17)

17.10.3 - Development regulations.

No change in an existing use may occur until a conditional use permit has been obtained. Property development standards shall be as required by the closest adjoining residential or downtown district base regulations or as established by the Planning Commission by conditions imposed at the time of review for approvals required by this title, including but not limited to minimum lot size, setback, height and design review. In addition, all development shall be subject to Chapter 17.15, Development Standards for All Uses, and Chapter 17.16, Off-street Parking and Loading, of this title.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

Chapter 17.11 - OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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▸Contents — Orinda Zoning Code
Orinda Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — ZONING
  2. ▸Title 17 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.1 — PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION
    2. Chapter 17.2 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 17.3 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BASE USE RESTRICTIONS
    4. Chapter 17.4 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BASE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    5. Chapter 17.5 — RIDGELINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION OVERLA…
    6. Chapter 17.6 — RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA
    7. Chapter 17.7 — RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND HILLSIDE DEVEL…
    8. Chapter 17.8 — DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
    9. Chapter 17.9 — PUBLIC, SEMI-PUBLIC AND UTILITY DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.10 — PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 17.11 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.12 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.13 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 17.15 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL USES
    15. Chapter 17.16 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    16. Chapter 17.17 — LANDSCAPING
    17. Chapter 17.18 — SIGNS
    18. Chapter 17.19 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    19. Chapter 17.20 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND VOLUNTARY LOT MERGERS
    20. Chapter 17.21 — TREE MANAGEMENT
    21. Chapter 17.22 — VIEW PRESERVATION
    22. Chapter 17.23 — SATELLITE ANTENNAS
    23. Chapter 17.24 — HERITAGE TREES
    24. Chapter 17.25 — HISTORIC LANDMARKS
    25. Chapter 17.30 — DESIGN REVIEW
    26. Chapter 17.31 — GENERAL USE PERMIT
    27. Chapter 17.32 — EXCEPTIONS
    28. Chapter 17.33 — VARIANCES
    29. Chapter 17.34 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT
    30. Chapter 17.35 — ELEVATED DECK PERMIT
    31. Chapter 17.36 — COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT
    32. Chapter 17.37 — TEMPORARY EVENT PERMIT
    33. Chapter 17.38 — ZONING APPROVAL, DEMOLITION PERMIT, CITY ENGIN…
    34. Chapter 17.39 — NOISE CONTROL
    35. Chapter 17.49 — DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIREMENT

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