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Yucca Valley Municipal Code Ch. 9.12 Public/Quasi-Public and Open Space Districts
Yucca Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Yucca Valley
Cite as: Yucca Valley Municipal Code Chapter 9.12 · Text as of 2026-10-03
9.12.010: PURPOSE:¶
These zones are established to implement the public/quasi-public zone and the open space district. They are established to provide for areas at suitable locations for facilities intended to provide supportive government and open space functions to the population, including community centers, nature preserves, cultural institutions, government facilities, libraries, public utilities, public schools, and parks. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
9.12.020: GENERAL PROVISIONS:¶
A. Public/Quasi-Public: The specific purpose of the public/quasi- public zoning district regulations and standards is to provide for areas where facilities dedicated to public or quasi-public uses may be appropriate.
B. Open Space: The specific purpose for the open space zoning district regulations and standards are to:
Protect the physical, social, recreational, aesthetic, and economic resources of the town.
Preserve and enhance the use of open space lands as a limited and valuable resource.
Permit limited but reasonable use of open space lands while protecting the public health, safety and welfare and to implement the town's open space element of the general plan. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
9.12.030: PERMITTED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:¶
Table 2-21 of this section identifies the uses of land allowed by this development code in public/quasi-public and open space zoning districts established by chapter 9.05, "Zoning Districts And Zoning Map", of this article 2.
TABLE 2-21
PERMITTED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS
| Zoning districts: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/ |
OS: Open space | ||
| Permit required: | Permit required: | ||
| CUP: Conditional use permit | SPR: Site plan and design review | ||
| NP: Not allowed | SUP: Special use permit | ||
| P: Permitted | TSEP: Temporary special event permit | ||
| PD: Planned development permit | TUP: Temporary use permit |
| Type Of Use | Type Of Use | Permit Required By Zoning District | Permit Required By Zoning District | Notes And Other Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type Of Use | Type Of Use | P/QP | OS | Notes And Other Regulations |
| Type Of Use | Type Of Use | P/QP | OS | Notes And Other Regulations |
| Agriculture and animal related: | Agriculture and animal related: | |||
| Community gardens | P | P | ||
| Natural resources development | CUP | CUP | ||
| Nature preserve | P | P | ||
| Industry, manufacturing and processing, wholesaling: | ||||
| Recycling facility (small collection facility) | SUP | NP | See section 9.14.070, "Recycling Facilities", of this article 2 | |
| Commercial recreation: | Commercial recreation: | |||
| Campgrounds | NP | SPR | ||
| Concerts, open air theaters, outdoor entertainment events | TSEP | TSEP | See chapter 9.38, "Temporary Special Events", of this title | |
| Parks/ |
P | SPR | ||
| Recreation and entertainment (commercial indoor and outdoor) | CUP | CUP | ||
| Transportation, communication, and infrastructure: | ||||
| Communication facility | CUP | CUP | Including, but not limited to, radio and television stations or towers, satellite receiving stations, but not wireless telecommunication facilities | |
| Parking lot | P | NP | See chapter 9.33, "Parking And Loading Regulations", of this title. Accessory or incidental to the primary use of the same property | |
| Public/ |
P | NP | ||
| Public safety uses (permanent) | P | CUP | ||
| Solar energy systems (utility grade/ |
NP | NP | See chapter 9.46, "Renewable Energy Generation Facilities", of this title | |
| Transmission utility lines, pipelines, and control stations | CUP | CUP | ||
| Utilities (major/ |
CUP | CUP | ||
| Wind energy system | NP | NP | See chapter 9.46, "Renewable Energy Generation Facilities", of this title | |
| Wireless communication facility | CUP | CUP | Pursuant to chapter 9.44 of this title | |
| Other uses: | Other uses: | |||
| Cemeteries, including pet cemeteries | CUP | CUP | ||
| Conference centers and group camps | CUP | CUP | ||
| Correctional institution | CUP | NP | ||
| Emergency facilities (temporary) | TUP | TUP | See chapter 9.39, "Temporary Uses And Structures", of this title | |
| Hospitals/ |
CUP | NP | ||
| Marijuana dispensaries, marijuana cultivation, marijuana deliveries, additional prohibited marijuana | NP | NP | Pursuant to chapter 9.53 of this title | |
| Museum, library, art gallery, outdoor exhibit | P | CUP | ||
| Religious institution, religious assembly, and other public assembly | CUP | NP | ||
| Schools (private, vocational, charter, and other) | CUP | NP | ||
| Temporary special events | TSEP | TSEP | See chapter 9.38, "Temporary Special Events", of this title | |
| Temporary structures and uses | TUP | TUP | See chapter 9.39, "Temporary Uses And Structures", of this title |
(Ord. 253, 12-16-2014; amd. Ord. 268, 7-18-2017)
9.12.040: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:¶
Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in table 2-22 of this section in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in article 3, "Development Standards", of this title.
TABLE 2-22
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC (P/QP) AND OPEN SPACE (OS)
ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
| Development Feature | Public/ |
Public/ |
Open Space 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum lot size 2 | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 20 acres 2 |
| Minimum lot frontage | -- | -- | 150 ft. |
| Minimum lot dimensions (W: width; D: depth) | W: 60 ft. D: 100 ft. | W: 60 ft. D: 100 ft. | -- |
| Maximum lot dimensions (width to depth) | 1:3 | 1:3 | 1:4 |
| Setbacks: | |||
| Front | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Rear 3 | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Side 4 | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Street side | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -- |
| Maximum lot coverage | 70% | 70% | 10% |
| Height limit 6 | 75 ft. | 75 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Minimum district size | 5 acres | 5 acres | 100 acres |
| Other applicable regulations | See article 3, "Development Standards", of this title including the following standards: | See article 3, "Development Standards", of this title including the following standards: | See article 3, "Development Standards", of this title including the following standards: |
| Other applicable regulations | • Dedications and infrastructure improvement standards - chapter 9.30 of this title | • Dedications and infrastructure improvement standards - chapter 9.30 of this title | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Landscaping and native plant protection - section 9.09.050 of this article 2 | • Landscaping and native plant protection - section 9.09.050 of this article 2 | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Performance standards - chapter 9.34 of this title, relating to avoiding adverse impact to adjoining properties relating to fire, explosive, or other hazards; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness; electrical or other disturbance | • Performance standards - chapter 9.34 of this title, relating to avoiding adverse impact to adjoining properties relating to fire, explosive, or other hazards; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness; electrical or other disturbance | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Property maintenance standards - chapter 9.35 of this title | • Property maintenance standards - chapter 9.35 of this title | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Signs - chapter 9.36 of this title | • Signs - chapter 9.36 of this title | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Solar energy systems - chapter 9.46 of this title | • Solar energy systems - chapter 9.46 of this title | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Wind energy systems - chapter 9.46 of this title | • Wind energy systems - chapter 9.46 of this title | |
| Other applicable regulations | • Wireless communications facilities - chapter 9.44 of this title | • Wireless communications facilities - chapter 9.44 of this title |
Notes:
All projects must comply with the performance standards indicating the acceptable levels of noise, vibration, air pollution, glare, and other possible pollutants that are set out in chapter 9.34, "Performance Standards", of this title.
Minimum lots size can be less if the subdivision application is filed concurrently with the planned development or conditional use permit application.
A rear yard is required only when the adjacent property is not designated commercial or industrial.
Side yards are only required if necessary for emergency access. If adjacent property is not commercial or industrial, a side yard shall be required along that side of the property.
Maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR): Floor area/lot area.
Architectural features and equipment may exceed height pursuant to section 9.31.030 of this title.
(Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
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