Chapter 9 — PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
Solvang Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Solvang
§ 11-9-1. Purpose and intent. ¶
This chapter lists the park and open space zones as established by the zoning map and establishes the types of land uses allowed and development standards in each park and open space zone. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-9-2. Allowable uses and permit requirements. ¶
| Table 11.10 - Park & Open Space Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use 2 |
P | OS | Specifc Use Regulations |
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | |||
| Park, Playground (Public) | P | ||
| Public Trails | P | P | |
| Community Gardens | P | P | |
| Golf Course | CUP | CUP | |
| Public or Quasi Public Facility | P | ||
| Meeting Facility Public or Private | CUP | ||
| Residential | |||
| Caretaker Residence | CUP | ||
| Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Table 11.10 - Park & Open Space Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Specifc Use | |||
| Land Use 2 |
P | OS | Regulations |
| Parking Facility 3 |
P | P | |
| Telecommunications Facility | CUP | CUP | Section 11-18 |
| Utilities Facility | CUP | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| Underground Utilities Facility | CUP | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| **1. Permits Required.**All uses identifed as permitted or | "P" may require approval of one or more | ||
| of the following planning applications (as well as a building permit if a new or modifed structure is | |||
| involved): |
a. Zoning Clearance;
b. Development Plan.
2. Existing Private Agriculture Use. Agriculture use on properties zoned OS as of the date of adoption of Ordinance 24-0378, may continue whether the use is utilized by the property owner or its agents.
3. Parking Facility When Accessory Use. A parking facility that is an accessory use to a park, trail, community garden, etc, is an allowed use. Parking facilities that are a primary use are not permitted. A temporary parking facility is considered a temporary use and shall require issuance of a temporary use permit.
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P Permitted Use CUP Conditional Use Permit Required Unless a P or CUP appears in the table, the use is not allowed
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-9-3. Parks and open space development standards. ¶
Development standards in the Park and Open Space zones shall be determined by the review authority as part of the required planning application type. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
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▸ Title 11 — Zoning Regulations
Overview- Chapter 1 — TITLE
- Chapter 2 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 4 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES
- Chapter 5 — AGRICULTURAL TOURIST (AT) ZONE
- Chapter 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 7 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 8 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9 — PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 10 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 11 — SITE DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 12 — SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 16 — PERMIT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES