Chapter 17.52 — OPEN SPACE, O-S

Tulelake Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Tulelake

Sections

  • 17.52.010 Purpose and applicability.

  • 17.52.020 Permitted uses.

  • 17.52.030 Accessory uses.

  • 17.52.040 Conditional uses.

  • 17.52.050 Lot requirements.

  • 17.52.060 Development standards.

17.52.010 Purpose and applicability.

The Open Space (O-S) zoning district is intended to be applied to public lands such as parks and playgrounds and other lands that that should be preserved in a natural state and/or that provide active or passive recreational opportunities consistent with the Open Space land use designation.

17.52.020 Permitted uses.

Subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, and/or other required permits, none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the city council are similar, will be allowed as principally permitted uses in the O-S zoning district:

  • A. Parks, picnic areas, playgrounds.

  • B. Public and quasi-public facilities.

  • C. Public utilities, except wireless telecommunication facilities.

  • D. Resource protection and restoration.

  • E. Resource-related recreation.

17.52.030 Accessory uses.

When established or constructed concurrently with or subsequent to the principally permitted use, the following uses are permitted in the O-S zoning district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, or other required permit(s):

  • A. Certified farmers’ markets.

  • B. Mobile food sales pursuant to Chapter 17.96 (Mobile Food Sales).

  • C. Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.68 (Signs).

  • D. Special events.

  • E. Usual and customary structures associated with a principally permitted use.

17.52.040 Conditional uses.

The following uses are permitted in the O-S zoning district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use.

  • A. Cemeteries.

  • B. Concession facilities.

  • C. Other uses similar to those listed in this section.

17.52.050 Lot requirements.

  • A. Minimum parcel size: None.

  • B. Minimum width: None.

  • C. Minimum depth: None.

17.52.060 Development standards.

  • A. Dwelling units per acre: None.

  • B. Maximum building height.

    1. All uses, except as specified herein: Thirty (30) feet.

    2. Accessory structures: Fifteen (15) feet.

  • C. Maximum lot coverage: Twenty-five (25) percent.

  • D. Minimum setbacks.

    1. Front yard: Ten (10) feet.

    2. Side yard: Ten (10) feet.

    3. Rear yard: Ten (10) feet.

  • E. Minimum distance between buildings: As required by California Building Code F. Minimum parking: As specified in Chapter 17.64 (Off-Street Parking).