Siskiyou County Municipal Code Art. 52 Open space district (O)

The regulations set forth in this article shall apply in the Open Space District. It is the intent of the 0 District to provide for the long range preservation of public, quasi-public, and private lands for the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(§ I, Ord. 86-2, eff. February 27, 1986)

The following uses shall be permitted in the 0 District:

(a) Crop and tree farming and the grazing of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and similar animals;

(b) Buildings accessory to any permitted or conditionally permitted uses;

(c) Riding and hiking trails;

(d) Wildlife refuge and game preserves; and

(e) Scientific study sites for the systematic explanation and classification of archaeological, anthropological, or historic artifacts or remains.

(§ I, Ord. 86-2, eff. February 27, 1986, as amended by § I, Ord. 92-36, eff. November 26, 1992, and § I, Ord. 94-07, eff. April 14, 1994)

Subject to obtaining a use permit, the following uses shall be permitted in the 0 District:

(a) Golf courses, clubhouses and public parks;

(b) Nonprofit recreational uses;

(c) Private recreation facilities which are permanently set aside as open space or as part of any residential or commercial development; and

(d) In addition to the uses listed above, the uses listed in Article 15, General Provisions, may also be permitted subject to the issuance of a use permit.

(§ I, Ord. 86-2, eff. February 27, 1986, as amended by § I, Ord. 92-36, eff. November 26, 1992, and § I, Ord. 94-07, eff. April 14, 1994)

Pursuant to Section 10-6.5203, applications requiring review which will result in the issuance of a permit to a public agency, Planning Department filing fees are hereby specifically waived.

(§ I, Ord. 92-36, eff. November 26, 1992)