Chapter 17.11 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda
17.11.1 - Specific purposes.¶
The specific purposes of the open space district are to permanently preserve existing large public and private sites for open space uses, including lands managed or preserved for natural resource value and lands within subdivisions permanently preserved for open space use and to protect the public health and safety by restricting to open space use lands subject to flooding, landslides and other natural hazards. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))
17.11.2 - Development limitations.¶
No further subdivision of lots in the open space district shall be permitted, and no more than one single- family residence shall be permitted on a lot legally created prior to February 1, 2000. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part); Ord. No. 22-02, § 2(Att. A.6), 9-6-22)
17.11.3 - Use restrictions.¶
A.
A use in the OS district is permitted with or without a permit as provided in Schedule 17.11.3 entitled "OS District—Land Use Regulations." In that schedule, a use classification followed by the letter "P" is a use that is permitted by right and does not require a use permit. A use classification followed by the letter "L" is a permitted use that is subject to certain limitations as described. A use classification followed by the letter "U" is a use authorized in the OS district on approval of a use permit. Definitions of use appear in Chapter 17.2 of this title. B. Prohibition of Specified Uses. 1. Commercial Marijuana Land Uses. Commercial marijuana land uses are a prohibited use in the OS district. 2. Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation. The outdoor cultivation of marijuana is a prohibited use in the OS district. OS DISTRICT—LAND USE REGULATIONS P Permitted U Use Permit Required L Limited Single-Family Residential Use L One residential unit per parcel legally created prior to February 1, 2000 Public and Semi-Public Uses U Cemetery U Park and Recreation Facility U Utilities, Major U Utilities, Minor U Agricultural Uses Animal Husbandry U Crop Production P Horticulture, Limited P Accessory Uses Permitted on the site of a permitted use, but requires a use permit if added on the site of a conditional use. Temporary Uses (Temporary events permitted under Chapter 17.37)
(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part); Ord. No. 17-05, § 2(Att. A), 9-5-17)
17.11.4 - Development regulations.¶
All regulations governing the development of single-family homes in the RVL district shall apply. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))
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Overview- Chapter 17.1 — PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 17.2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.3 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BASE USE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 17.4 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BASE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.5 — RIDGELINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION OVERLA…
- Chapter 17.6 — RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA
- Chapter 17.7 — RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND HILLSIDE DEVEL…
- Chapter 17.8 — DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.9 — PUBLIC, SEMI-PUBLIC AND UTILITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.10 — PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.11 — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.12 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.13 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.15 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL USES
- Chapter 17.16 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.17 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.18 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.19 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.20 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND VOLUNTARY LOT MERGERS
- Chapter 17.21 — TREE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 17.22 — VIEW PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17.23 — SATELLITE ANTENNAS
- Chapter 17.24 — HERITAGE TREES
- Chapter 17.25 — HISTORIC LANDMARKS
- Chapter 17.30 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.31 — GENERAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.32 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.33 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.34 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT
- Chapter 17.35 — ELEVATED DECK PERMIT
- Chapter 17.36 — COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.37 — TEMPORARY EVENT PERMIT
- Chapter 17.38 — ZONING APPROVAL, DEMOLITION PERMIT, CITY ENGIN…
- Chapter 17.39 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 17.40 — PLANNING AUTHORITY
- Chapter 17.41 — APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 17.42 — NOTICE, HEARING, DECISION
- Chapter 17.43 — APPEALS
- Chapter 17.44 — PERMIT USE, MODIFICATION, REVOCATION AND TERMI…
- Chapter 17.45 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.46 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 17.48 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.49 — DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIREMENT
- Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
- Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE