Solvang Municipal Code Ch. 9 Parks and Open Space Zoning

§ 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)

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§ 11-9-2. Allowable uses and permit requirements.¶

Table 11.10 - Park & Open Space Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1

Land Use 2	P	OS	Specific Use Regulations
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly	Recreation, Education & Public Assembly	Recreation, Education & Public Assembly	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	Residential	Residential	Residential
Caretaker Residence	CUP
Transportation & Infrastructure	Transportation & Infrastructure	Transportation & Infrastructure	Transportation & Infrastructure
Parking Facility 3	P	P
Telecommunications Facility	CUP	CUP	Section 11-18
Utilities Facility	CUP	CUP	Section 11-12-25
Underground Utilities Facility	CUP	CUP	Section 11-12-25

1. Permits Required. All uses identified 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 modified 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.

Legend

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)

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§ 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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