Chapter 18.10 — O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE

There is hereby established a zone which shall hereinafter be known as the "O-S open space zone," and which shall function and serve as set out in this chapter. (Prior code § 9205.02)

The intent and purpose of the O-S zone are:

• A. To principally designate and classify certain lands within the city for providing both interim and permanent open-space areas;

• B. To recognize those other open-space lands generally oriented to public interests and owned or controlled by a governmental or quasi-public agency;

• C. To recognize and restrict development and uses to such functions that primarily serve the interest of the community as a whole; and

• D. To function and serve as the instrument by which the preservation and conservation of open space areas can be attained.

(Prior code § 9205.02(A))

• A. The O-S zone is a land use classification which, in part, assists in the implementation of the environmental and public facilities elements of the general plan. It is a zone classification designed to be applied on land as a separational transition between heavy and light land use intensities, and for the purpose of providing permanent open-space lands such as public schools, parks, recreational facilities, and other publicly oriented uses.

• B. Application of the O-S zone must be clearly defined within the scope and purpose qualifying land for an open-space function, and must be protected from the encroachment of land uses and development not performing such overall function and purpose.

• C. Uses of land which do not qualify and which are not specifically permitted in the O-S zone are hereby expressly prohibited.

(Prior code § 9205.02(B))

Regulations governing permitted uses of land in the O-S zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.40 of this title.

(Prior code § 9205.02(C))

Because of the unique character and nature of the O-S zone, the use and development of property therein shall be determined by and subject to a precise plan of design as set forth in Chapter 18.48 of this title.

(Prior code § 9205.02(D))

Regulations governing off-street parking requirements for uses and development of property in the O-S zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.44 of this title. (Prior code § 9205.02 (E))

Regulations governing permitted signs and advertising for uses and development of property in the O-S zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.46 of this title. (Prior code § 9205.02 (F))