Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditional, and accessory uses.
Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside
The table set forth in this section indicates by the symbol "X" the permitted, conditional and accessory uses allowed in each district. Uses not listed in the table under any case category, shall not be permitted under this chapter unless the Planning Commission determines that the use is similar to the uses listed in the table.
TABLE B-1: Permitted Uses and Structures in Open Space Zoning Districts
| TABLE B-1: Permitted Uses and Structures in Open Space Zoning Districts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted uses and structures | OSH | OSRL | OSRM | OSN | OSM |
| Agricultural uses (food and fber products) | X | X | X | ||
| Agricultural uses (livestock pasture) | X | X | |||
| Beekeeping | X | X | X | ||
| Conservation easements | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ecologic study | X | X | X | X | X |
| Fences | X | X | X | X | X |
| Greenhouse (noncommercial) not to exceed 750 square feet | X | X | |||
| Planting of native vegetation | X | X | X | X | X |
| Scenic easements | X | X | X | X | X |
| Signs (subject to the provisions of § § 153.501 through 153.506) |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Trails, hiking and equestrian (as part of master plan approved by Town) |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Uses of historical and cultural value | X | X | X | X | X |
TABLE B-2: Conditional Uses in Open Space Zoning Districts
| TABLE B-2: Conditional Uses in Open Space Zoning Districts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional uses | OSH | OSRL | OSRM | OSN | OSM |
| Animals, permitted only if there is a caretaker living either on the premises or on contiguous premises not zoned open space on a 24- hour basis, as follows: |
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| Keeping of fowl, rabbits, or other small animals not to exceed an aggregate total of 25 in number per acre up to a maximum of |
X | X | X | X | X |
| 50 per lot; structures housing such fowl or animals shall comply with § 153.207. |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Horses and cattle; the minimum lot size shall be one acre; the maximum allowable shall be one equine or bovine for each one-half acre |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Sheep and goats; the maximum allowable shall be two animals for each one-half acre |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Keeping of domestic animals for noncommercial purposes, together with the necessary buildings and structures; and the keeping of not more than three adult dogs; a kennel permit shall be required for the keeping of more than three adult dogs; the limitation on the number of dogs shall not apply to animals less than six months old |
X | X | X | X | |
| Athletic felds and courts | X | ||||
| Caretaker residence (not to exceed 1,500 square feet and including mobile homes for caretakers) |
X | X | X | X |
| Covered or uncovered constructed equestrian riding arenas. The CUP shall only be approved if the constructed equestrian riding arena is an accessory use on the property. |
X | X | X | X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garages incidental to a caretaker unit, not to exceed 600 square feet | X | X | X | X | |
| Greenhouse (noncommercial) from 750 to 2,500 square feet | X | X | |||
| Hay/feed sales (see Table A) | X | X | X | ||
| Livestock, subject to the provisions of this Code | X | X | |||
| Moving permit: No structure shall be moved into or out of the Town or from one lot to another lot within the Town unless a moving permit is authorized by the Planning Commission. |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Nursery, wholesale | X | ||||
| Of-road parking, private | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ornamental garden structures | X | X | X | X | X |
| Private, Noncommercial Clubs and recreation facilities | X | ||||
| Private stables | X | X | X | X | |
| Professional stables | X | X | |||
| Public and private parks, including picnic areas | X | X | X | X | |
| Public buildings | X | X | |||
| Public parking facilities for Town approved recreational facilities | X | X | X | ||
| Public swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities | X | ||||
| Public utilities and public service structures and installations and transmission lines when found by the Planning Commission to be necessary to service land, structures, or the Town as a whole |
X | X | X | X | X |
| Reservoirs and appurtenances | X | X | X | X | X |
| Sales of agricultural products grown on the premises | X | ||||
| Stables and barns, Private | X | X | X | X | |
| Storage buildings (not to exceed 1,500 square feet) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Storage of farm land garden equipment for use on the premises | X | X | X | ||
| Tree farms | X | ||||
| Trails, bicycle (as part of master plan approved by Town) | X | X | |||
| Wireless communication facility | X | X | X | X | X |
| TABLE B-3: Accessory Uses in Open Space Zoning Districts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory uses | OSH | OSRL | OSRM | OSN | OSM |
| Electric vehicle charging stations | X | X | X | X | X |
Natural gas fueling dispensers to serve vehicles for the Principal Permitted or conditional use
X
X
X
X
X
| OSH | Open Space for Health and Safety |
|---|---|
| OSRL | Open Space for Low Intensity Outdoor Recreation |
| OSRM | Open Space for Medium Intensity Outdoor Recreation |
| OSN | Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources |
| OSM | Open Space for Managed Production of Resources |
(Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2017-591, effective 12-14-17)
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▸Chapter 153 — ZONING
Overview- Sec. 153.001 - Adoption; short title.
- Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.003 - Contents.
- Sec. 153.004 - Application and interpretation.
- Sec. 153.005 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
- Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
- Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: pe…
- Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditi…
- Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
- Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Develo…
- Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purpo…
- 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.202 - General conformity required.
- Sec. 153.203 - Required conditions in all zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.204 - Exceptions for minor improvements for disabled …
- 153.205 - LOT AREA
- 153.207 - SETBACKS
- 153.208 - HEIGHT
- 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
- 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
- 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
- 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.222 - General application.
- Sec. 153.223 - Minimum number of required automobile parking s…
- Sec. 153.224 - General provisions for off-road parking facilit…
- Sec. 153.225 - Development and maintenance of parking areas.
- Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.
- Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, struc…
- Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
- Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
- Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
- Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, addition…
- Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
- Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
- 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
- Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.413 - Average ground slope.
- Sec. 153.414 - Lot yield; slope-density standards.
- Sec. 153.415 - Development standards.
- Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
- Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
- Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
- Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
- Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
- Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
- Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault…
- Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
- 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
- Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
- Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
- Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
- Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
- Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site dev…
- Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
- Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
- Sec. 153.441 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.442 - Application.
- Sec. 153.443 - Uses permitted.
- Sec. 153.444 - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 153.445 - General limitations.
- 153.500 - SIGNS
- Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.502 - Signs permitted in all districts.
- Sec. 153.503 - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 153.504 - Sign permits and design review.
- Sec. 153.505 - Signs permitted in the community commercial dis…
- Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
- Sec. 153.507 - Holiday displays.
- Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
- Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
- Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit ap…
- Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
- Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
- Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
- Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
- Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
- Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
- Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
- Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
- Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
- Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
- Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
- Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
- Sec. 153.701 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.702 - Findings.
- Sec. 153.703 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.704 - Compliance required.
- Sec. 153.705 - Architectural and Site Review Board reviews.
- Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
- 153.900 - PROCEDURES
- Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
- Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
- Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
- Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
- Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
- Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
- Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
- 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
- Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
- Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
- Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
- Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
- Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
- Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
- 153.940 - VARIANCES
- Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
- Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
- Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
- Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
- Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
- Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
- Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
- 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.964 - Planning Commission and Council Action.
- Sec. 153.965 - New applications.
- Sec. 153.971 - Appeals on decisions.
- Sec. 153.972 - Filing appeals.
- Sec. 153.973 - Procedure for appeals.
- Sec. 153.974 - Town Council hearing of an appeal.
- 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
- Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/…
- Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
- Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing…
- Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area …
- Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
- Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
- 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
- Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
- Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
- Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.