Chapter 17.10 — PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · 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))
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▸Title 17 — ZONING
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