1. The purpose of this Chapter is to achieve the following:
A. Protection, preservation, and management of natural resources;
B. Protection of public outdoor recreation;
C. Protection of public health and safety, particularly in areas subject to periodic inundation;
D. Provide for the continuation and expansion of existing public facilities; and
E. Allow for the consideration and adoption of specific plans which recognize unique areas of the City necessitating special consideration and implementation.
F. Single-family dwelling units which legally existed in the Special Purpose zones prior to June 3, 1991 may remain as a permitted use.
(Ord. MC-823, 3-03-92)
2. The purpose and permitted uses for each of the individual special zones are as follows:
(Ord. MC-1393, 12-02-13)
A. PCR (PUBLIC/COMMERCIAL RECREATION) ZONE
1. The purpose of this zone is to provide for the continuation of existing and development of new public and private commercial recreation facilities which ensure their compatibility with adjacent land uses;
2. The following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of a Development Permit:
a. Baseball stadiums, arenas, exhibition, convention, and sporting facilities;
b. Entertainment, hotels, restaurants, specialty commercial, and farmers markets;
c. Open space;
d. Public and private golf courses; and
e. Other such uses that the Director may find to be similar with those uses listed above, pursuant to Section 19.02.070(3).
B. PF (PUBLIC FACILITIES) ZONE
The purpose of this zone is to provide for the continuation of existing and development of new schools, government administrative, police, fire, libraries, social service, and other public facilities.
C. PFC (PUBLIC FLOOD CONTROL) ZONE
The purpose of this zone is to provide for the continuation, maintenance, and expansion of public flood control facilities.
D. PP (PUBLIC PARK) ZONE
The purpose of this zone is to provide for the continuation and enhancement of existing public parks and open space and development of new parks and recreation facilities.
E. SP (SPECIFIC PLAN) DISTRICT
This district is intended to provide a base designation to further implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan with respect to specific areas and uses which by their unique character require a more comprehensive and intense evaluation and planning effort. This district will apply to individual parcel(s) only after the adoption of a specific plan by the Council, pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 et seq.
F. OS (OPEN SPACE) ZONE
This zone is intended to preserve areas of permanent open space.
(Ord. MC-1381, 12-19-12 )