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Title 18 — Zoning›Chapter 18.16 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Yorba Linda Municipal Code Art. 3 Public and Semipublic (PS) Zone

Yorba Linda Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Yorba Linda

Cite as: Yorba Linda Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 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)

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§ 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

Use PS Comments
Amphitheatre C
Animal shelter C See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Cemetery/mausoleum C
Christmas tree/pumpkin sales T
Co-generation plant C
Commercial recreation C
Communication facility C See Ch. 18.20 Art. XI
Community center C
Conference/convention facility C
Construction office/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. 18.20 Art. 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)

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§ 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

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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