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Title 17 — ZONING

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))

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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)

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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)

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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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