Chapter 11.2.20 — PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS

The provisions of this chapter are applicable to the following Zoning Code district designations:

PS: Public and Semi-Public. To allow appropriate public uses, including private utilities (electrical, gas, water, and telecommunications), schools (both private and public), and other city, county, state, or federal facilities.

RG: Recreational Golf. To allow golf courses and associated club houses, maintenance facilities, accessory concession sales, and related plant nurseries. (Ord. 1598)

Table 11.2.20.010: Use Regulations—Public and Semi-Public Facilities Districts, prescribes the land use regulations for the public and semi-public facilities districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

" P " Uses permitted as-of-right that require no discretionary review if in compliance with all standards.

" L " Uses permitted as-of-right subject to limitations restricting location, size, or other characteristics to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Limitations are referenced by number designations listed at the end of Table 11.2.20.010: Use Regulations—Public and SemiPublic Facilities Districts.

" M " Uses subject to a minor use permit following discretionary review by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

" C " Uses subject to a conditional use permit following discretionary review and public hearing by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

" — " Uses that are not permitted.

The "Additional Regulations" column includes specific regulations applicable to the use classification and specifies regulations located elsewhere in this zoning code. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 11.4.85: Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed in Table 11.2.20.010: Use Regulations—Public and Semi-Public Facilities Districts are prohibited.

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Table 11.2.20.010
USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS
PS RG Additional Regulations
Residential Use Types
Single-Unit Residential — C See Chapter 11.2.05 and only in
conjunction with a golf course
Multiple-Unit Residential — C See Chapter 11.2.05 and Section
11.4.05.110 and only in conjunction
with a golf course
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Table 11.2.20.010
USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS
PS RG Additional Regulations
Public, Semi-Public, and Service Use Types
Cemeteries C —
Clubs and Lodges C — Limited to facilities for nonprofit
organizations and governmental
buildings and uses.
Community Center C —
Community Social Service — —
Facilities
Cultural Institutions C —
Day Care Centers C P P - Only in conjunction with a golf
course facility
Government Offices C —
Park and Recreation Facilities P P
Parking Facilities, Public L-1 L-2 See Chapter 11.4.20: Off-Street
Parking and Loading
Public Maintenance and Service M —
Facilities
Public Safety Facilities M —
Commercial Use Types
Driving Range — C Only as an accessory use, when in
connection with a private golf course.
Eating and Drinking —
Establishments
Restaurants, Full Service C C Only as an accessory use, when in
connection with a club, lodge, or
private golf course. See also Sections
11.4.05.015 and 11.4.05.090.
Restaurants, Limited Service C C
Restaurants, Take Out Only C C
Golf Course, Private — C
Clubhouse — C
Conference Facilities — C
Parking Facilities — P See Chapter 11.4.20: Off-Street
Parking and Loading
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Table 11.2.20.010
USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICTS
PS RG Additional Regulations
Personal Improvement Services — C Only as an accessory use, when in
connection with a club, lodge, or
private golf course.
Transportation, Communication, and Utility Use Types
Communication Facilities See Chapter 11.4.70: Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities
Utilities, Major C C
Utilities, Minor C C
Other Applicable Use Regulations
Accessory Use See Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business Uses and
Activities
Nonconforming Use See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and
Lots
Temporary Use See Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations
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L-1: Limited to facilities related to, and in conjunction with, authorized public and semipublic facilities; otherwise requires a use permit.

L-2: Limited to facilities related to, and in conjunction with, authorized private golf course; otherwise requires a use permit

(Ord. 1598)

• A. Applicable Base District.

  1. Generally. The regulations of the surrounding base district shall serve as a guide for establishing appropriate development regulations.

  2. Use Different From Base District Uses. In cases where structures or components of the proposed use are not addressed by the regulations of the base district, the director may require compliance with development standards from other base districts.

  3. Multiple Base Districts. In cases where there is more than one base district surrounding or abutting the property, the director shall determine which base district regulations shall apply.

  4. Director Determination. Applicants should request a Director Determination of the applicable base district, pursuant to Section 11.5.25.010: Zoning Conformance Review Procedures, prior to preparing an application for development. Applicants may also request an optional pre-application review as described in Chapter 11.5.10: General Procedures.

• B. Use Permit Development Standards. If a use permit is required, the minor use permit or

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conditional use permit shall establish all final development standards.

• C. Other Applicable Development Regulations. The following regulations shall also apply:

  • General Site Standards: See Chapter 11.4.10.

  • Fences, Hedges, and Walls: See Chapter 11.4.15.

  • Off-Street Parking and Loading: See Chapter 11.4.20.

  • Sign Regulations: See Chapter 11.4.25.

  • Landscaping and Buffer Yards: See Chapter 11.4.30.

  • Coastal Development Permit: See Chapter 11.4.35.

  • Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots: See Chapter 11.4.40.

• (Ord. 1598)

All development is subject to development review under the city's administrative provisions found in Part V: Land Use and Zoning Decisions of this zoning code. (Ord. 1598)

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