Title IV — Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance)›Article II — II Zones and Allowable Land Uses
16-27 Open Space Zone
Tiburon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Tiburon
Sections:
16-27.010 - Purpose
16-27.020 - Purposes of the Open Space Zone
16-27.030 - Open Space Zone Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements 16-27.040 - Open Space Zone General Development Standards
16-27.010 - Purpose ¶
The purpose of Section 16-27 is to establish the land uses that may be allowed within the Open Space zone established by Section 16-14.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), determines the types of Zoning Permit (if any) required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.
16-27.020 - Purpose of the Open Space Zone ¶
The purpose of the OS (Open Space) zone is to preserve those lands within the Town set aside for permanent open space. While much of the open space land in Tiburon is publicly owned, a considerable portion is privately held with recorded use restrictions limiting the property to open space use.
16-27.030 - Open Space Zone Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements ¶
A. Permitted Uses in the OS Zone. Passive recreational and open space uses for public and private enjoyment such as hiking, picnicking, and other activities that support the preservation of the natural environment.
B. Conditional Uses in the OS Zone . The uses listed below shall be permitted only when a Conditional Use Permit is granted, as provided in Section 16-52.040 (Conditional Use Permit).
- Improvement or installation of trails or other improvements intended to enhance the enjoyment of nature while minimizing impacts on the natural qualities of the land;
Other uses which, in the opinion of the Director, are similar or accessory to uses listed above.
Article II - Zones & Allowable Land Uses
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16-27.040
Open Space Zone
16-27.040 - Open Space Zone General Development Standards ¶
There shall be no new structures allowed on open space lands. Existing structures may be maintained or reconstructed as provided in Section 16-62 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots) when consistent with the General Plan.
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Effective 4/16/2010
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16-28.010
Parks and Recreation Zone
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▸ Title IV — Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance)
Overview- Article I — Land Use Code Applicability
- Article III — General Development Standards and Parking Standa…
- Article IV — Standards for Specific Land Use Activities
- Article V — Zoning Permit Procedures
- Article VI — Zoning Ordinance Administration
- Article VII — Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonuses
- Article VIII — Economic Exceptions
- Article IX — Green Building
- Article X — Definitions
- Article I — Land Use Code Applicability
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▸ Article II — II Zones and Allowable Land Uses
- Article III — General Development Standards and Parking Standa…
- Article IV — IV
- Article V — Zoning Permit Procedures
- Article VI — Zoning Ordinance Administration
- Article VII — Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonuses
- Article VIII — Economic Exceptions
- Article IX — Green Building
- Article X — Definitions