Chapter 18.43 — OS ZONE—OPEN SPACE
Sutter Creek Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sutter Creek
18.43.010 - Regulations designated.¶
The following regulations apply in the OS open space zone unless otherwise provided in this title.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.015 - Purpose.¶
The open space district is designed for the protection and preservation of oak woodland habitat and a broad range of wildlife species; oak woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat mitigation; and passive recreational uses such as hiking and picnicking.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.020 - Permitted uses.¶
Uses permitted in the OS zone shall be:
A.
Environmental preservation;
B.
Environmental mitigation;
C.
Trailhead parking at preserve entrances;
D.
Hiking trails;
E.
Information booths; and
F.
Buildings for storage of equipment and materials necessary for the maintenance of on-site trails, information booths, signage, and mitigation areas.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.030 - Buildings—Height limitations.¶
Building height for the OS zone shall be limited to two stories and shall not exceed twenty-five feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.040 - Yard—Front.¶
There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.050 - Yard—Side.¶
There shall be a side yard of not less than twenty-five feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.060 - Yard—Rear.¶
There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.070 - Buildings—Required distance between.¶
There shall be a minimum distance of one hundred feet between buildings.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.080 - Buildings—Lot coverage.¶
Building lot coverage shall not exceed one percent of the lot area.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.090 - Buildings—Maximum area.¶
Building area shall not exceed three thousand square feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.100 - Lot—Minimum width.¶
There shall be a minimum lot width of not less than one hundred feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
18.43.110 - Lot—Minimum depth.¶
There shall be a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred feet.
(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)
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