Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Ch. 19.20 Open Space Residential District (OSR)

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.20, §§ 19.20.010—19.20.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.20 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.20 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the Open Space Residential Land Use District, identify allowed uses and establish development standards for the district.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

This district is intended for properties which have limited development and limited development potential. Open Space Residential-designated lands include publicly owned lands, BLM land, mountainous territory with scenic value, or other prominent land forms. The intent of this designation is to allow development of single-family dwellings, with minimal disruption of the land. Public uses are to be focused on the natural qualities of the area, keeping as much open space as reasonably possible. The Open Space Residential Land Use District includes the following categories:

A. OSR, which allows a maximum of 1 dwelling unit per 10 acres.

B. OSR-40, which allows a maximum of 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Open Space Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.20.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The table lists all use-related permits for primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. Additional permit requirements are listed in Chapters 19.28 through 19.64 related to permits and procedures. Allowed temporary uses are listed in Chapter 19.34 (Temporary Use Permit and Standards). Allowed accessory uses are listed in Chapter 19.70 (Accessory Uses and Structures).

Table 19.20.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

• = Prohibited Use P = Permitted AUP = Administrative Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit Notes:1For those uses which do not require large amounts of water, to be determined in consultation with the water district. 2All institutional uses shall be located within 1,000 feet of an expressway, arterial street or collector street, and have an adequate, improved private drive. 3Limited to resources found in the district, only with the strictest controls that minimize land disruption.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Open Space Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.20.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.20.040-1 Development Standards

1Shall only apply to the new subdivision of property.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)