Title 18 — Zoning›Chapter 18.16 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
Article 3 — Public and Semipublic (PS) Zone
Yorba Linda Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Yorba Linda
§ 18.16.200. Purpose. ¶
In addition to the objective prescribed in Section 18.02.020 , the PS public and semipublic zone is included in the zoning regulations to permit adequate identification of areas reserved and developed for public uses other than street rights-of-way, to provide for expansion of their operations or change in use and to identify and preserve areas of historic and community significance for the enjoyment of future generations.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.210. Permitted and conditional uses. ¶
Table 18.16-2 contains a listing of permitted uses and accessory uses within the PS zone. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
| Table 18.16-2 PUBLIC SPACE LAND USE MATRIX |
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|---|---|---|
| Use | PS | Comments |
| Amphitheatre | C | |
| Animal shelter | C | See Ch.18.20Art. VII |
| Cemetery/mausoleum | C | |
| Christmas tree/pumpkin sales | T | |
| Co-generation plant | C | |
| Commercial recreation | C | |
| Communication facility | C | See Ch.18.20Art. XI |
| Community center | C | |
| Conference/convention facility | C | |
| Construction offce/trailer | T | |
| Corporation yard | C | |
| Daycare center/nursery | C | |
| Equestrian center | C | |
| Farm/ranch, commercial | P | |
| Funeral home/mortuary/crematory | C | |
| Golf course, tennis/swim club | C | |
| Library/museum, public | C | |
| Maintenance facility | C | |
| Outdoor event | T | |
| Park/recreational facility, public | C | |
| Performing arts center | C | |
| Public building & grounds | C | |
| Public utility facility | C | |
| Recreational court | C | See Ch.18.20Art. III |
| Recreational facility, private | C | |
| Stable, commercial | C | |
| Theater/cinema | C | |
| Waste management facility | C | See Ch.18.32 |
| Zoo | C |
(A = Accessory Use; C = Conditional Use; D = Design Review; T = Temporary Use; P = Permitted Use)
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
§ 18.16.220. Property development standards and requirements. ¶
- A. Table 18.16-3 contains the development standards that are applicable within the PS zone.
| Table 18.16-3 PUBLIC SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
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|---|---|
| Standard | |
| Minimum site area | 1 acre |
| Minimum site width | 160 ft. |
| Minimum site depth | 160 ft. |
| Front setback | 25 ft. |
| Side setback | 25 ft. |
| Rear setback | 25 ft. |
| Maximum building height | 35 ft. |
| Maximum building coverage | 25% |
B. Screening and landscaping for a conditional use shall be specified in the use permit.
C. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 18.22 .
D. No sign, outdoor advertising structure, or display of any character shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 18.24 .
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
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▸ Title 18 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 18.01 — YORBA LINDA RIGHT-TO-VOTE AMENDMENT
- Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.06 — GENERAL PLAN
- Chapter 18.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
- Chapter 18.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.14 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- Chapter 18.17 — OVERLAY ZONES
- Chapter 18.18 — COMBINING ZONES
- Chapter 18.19 — DENSITY BONUS, WAIVERS AND INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.20 — SPECIAL USES AND CONDITIONS
- Chapter 18.22 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 18.24 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.26 — DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.28 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 18.30 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 18.32 — WASTE MANAGEMENT/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Chapter 18.34 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 18.36 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 18.38 — ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
- Chapter 18.40 — ENFORCEMENT