4.7.1. OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS)

   The purpose of the Open Space (OS) zone is to designate both public and private open space resources in order to:

   A.   Preserve significant natural resources and open spaces , such as areas of undisturbed native vegetation , major rock outcrops, major ridges and peaks , riparian habitats, and valuable vegetated wash segments;

   B.   Promote restoration of open space to provide visual, recreational, and habitat amenities;

   C.   Preserve vestiges of the natural desert landscape and provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and more passive recreation in a natural setting;

   D.   Contribute to the preservation of wildlife habitat, especially interconnected areas that foster the free movement of wildlife within the City ;

   E.   Promote a continued economic benefit to the region by protecting open space areas for the visual and recreational enjoyment of residents and visitors alike; and,

   F.   Provide a mechanism for recognizing and protecting public and private lands that have been designated for preservation by the property owner.

4.7.2. INSTITUTIONAL RESERVE (IR)

   The purpose of this zone is to identify lands in federal , state , City , county , and other public ownership that are natural reserves or wildlife refuge reserves. It is expected that these lands will remain reserves. However, should these lands be proposed for development with other land uses , the permitted uses in the use table and the use-specific standards apply. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.

(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)

4.7.3. RURAL HOMESTEAD ZONE (RH)

   This zone is intended to preserve the character and encourage the orderly growth of rural areas. It is intended to encourage rural development in areas lacking facilities for urban development and to provide for agriculture, commercial and industrial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.

(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)

4.7.4. SUBURBAN RANCH ZONE (SR)

   This zone provides for very low density , large lot , single-family , residential development and suburban ranch uses. Uses that would adversely affect the open space , agricultural, or natural characteristics of this zone shall not be permitted.

4.7.5. SUBURBAN HOMESTEAD ZONE (SH)

   This zone provides for low density , large lot , single-family , residential development and suburban ranch uses, including agriculture uses. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.

(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)