Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.176 RP-OS Planned Open Space Single-Family Residential District

18.176.050 Development and Performance Standards

  1. A.
    District Size – All parcels hereafter zoned RP-OS, Planned Open Space Single-Family Residential District shall contain a minimum of 15 acres of land, provided that the Planning Commission and Governing Body may waive this requirement if the proposed tract of land abuts an existing development zoned RP-OS; Planned Open Space Single-Family Residential District, and the proposed tract will enable a compatible extension of the existing development.
  2. B.
    Open Space Lands Requirement - The subdivision must include at least 30% of the total gross land acreage as open space lands.
    1. 1.
      Not less than 20% of this open space lands shall be in a form usable to and accessible by the residents.
    2. 2.
      In addition, no more than 50% of the open space lands shall be comprised of active recreational uses.
  3. C.
    Uses Permitted on Open Space Lands
    The following uses are permitted in open space land areas:
    1. 1.
      Low-impact passive uses include conservation of open land in its natural state (for example, woodland, fallow field, or managed meadow), agricultural uses as defined by 18.110.040, village/central greens, neighborhood squares, common areas, picnic areas, community gardens, walking trails, bikeways, other kinds of pathways, cemeteries, and similar low-impact passive recreational uses specifically excluding motorized off-road vehicles, rifle ranges, and other uses similar in character and potential impact as determined by the Planning Commission and Governing Body.
    2. 2.
      Active recreation uses (no more than 50% of minimum required open space lands) include recreational playing fields, golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, neighborhood pools, clubhouse structures, equestrian facilities, and parking lots provided such areas do not consume more than half of the minimum required open space land. Recreational playing fields, playgrounds, and tennis courts shall not be located within 100 feet of abutting properties. Parking facilities should generally be unlighted and provide no more than 10 parking spaces.
  4. D.
    See 18.180.070, which is incorporated herein by reference.

(History: Ord. ZRR-3373 §11, 2023; Ord. ZRR-2345 §6, 2002)

Effective on: 1/1/1901