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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.10 — O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE

Pico Rivera Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Pico Rivera

§ 18.10.010. Establishment.

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)

§ 18.10.020. Intent and purpose.

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))

§ 18.10.030. Applicability—Criteria.

  • 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))

§ 18.10.040. Permitted uses.

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))

§ 18.10.050. Property development conditions.

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))

§ 18.10.060. Off-street parking.

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))

§ 18.10.070. Signs and advertising.

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))

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Pico Rivera Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.08 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
    4. Chapter 18.09 — R-40 OVERLAY ZONE
    5. Chapter 18.10 — O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE
    6. Chapter 18.12 — R-E SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE
    7. Chapter 18.14 — S-F SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 18.15 — R-I RESIDENTIAL INFILL ZONE
    9. Chapter 18.16 — PUD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    10. Chapter 18.17 — SPECIFIC PLAN 301
    11. Chapter 18.18 — R-M MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL VARIABLE DENSI…
    12. Chapter 18.19 — SPECIFIC PLAN 400
    13. Chapter 18.20 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    14. Chapter 18.21 — MERCURY SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
    15. Chapter 18.22 — P-A PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ZONE
    16. Chapter 18.24 — C-N NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
    17. Chapter 18.26 — C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
    18. Chapter 18.28 — C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
    19. Chapter 18.30 — CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    20. Chapter 18.32 — C-M COMMERCIAL/ MANUFACTURING ZONE
    21. Chapter 18.33 — MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE
    22. Chapter 18.34 — I-L LIMITED INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    23. Chapter 18.36 — I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    24. Chapter 18.37 — IPD INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    25. Chapter 18.38 — P PARKING ZONE
    26. Chapter 18.39 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS OVERLAY ZONE
    27. Chapter 18.40 — LAND USE REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 18.42 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    29. Chapter 18.43 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION
    30. Chapter 18.44 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    31. Chapter 18.47 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    32. Chapter 18.49 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    33. Chapter 18.50 — ANIMALS, POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK
    34. Chapter 18.52 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    35. Chapter 18.54 — NONCONFORMING USES
    36. Chapter 18.56 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    37. Chapter 18.58 — MOVING BUILDINGS AND RELOCATION PERMITS
    38. Chapter 18.60 — VARIANCES
    39. Chapter 18.61 — TEMPORARY USES
    40. Chapter 18.62 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION
    41. Chapter 18.64 — APPEALS
    42. Chapter 18.66 — AMENDMENTS—PROCEDURES AND EXAMPLES
    43. Chapter 18.67 — REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER T…

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