(A) Purpose and intent. The Open-Space District is intended to provide for the preservation and protection of the community's scenic resources, parks, recreation, and subsistence activities.
(B) Uses permitted. In the Open-Space District, no building or structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected which is arranged, intended, or designated to be used for other than one or more of the following uses:
(1) Recreational areas, parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves, hiking trails, and such buildings and structures as are related thereto;
(2) Traditional subsistence uses, defined as the gathering of fish, shellfish, berries, roots, and other edible plant species;
(3) Temporary and casual recreation uses such as hiking, camping, picnicking, and sport fishing;
(4) Scenic, historical, or botanical areas;
(5) Agricultural and grazing uses; and
(6) Other similar uses not listed above which meet the “Purpose and Intent” provisions of this section of the ordinance and would be no more objectionable than those uses listed above. The Director of Planning shall make a “Planning Determination” in this matter subject to appeal to the Planning Commission (See § 8.12.220(A)(2)).
(C) Permitted accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental and subordinate to the location, function and operation of permitted uses and structures.
(D) Conditional uses and structures. In the Open-Space District, the following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted, subject to securing a Conditional Use approval in each case as provided for in this chapter (See § 8.12.200).
(1) Cabins;
(2) A single caretaker's building of a permanent nature;
(3) Water reservoirs;
(4) Water treatment facilities;
(5) Flood control and drainage structures;
(6) Snow and water gauging stations;
(7) Pumping facilities; and
(8) All other uses not listed above may be permitted as conditional uses subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission per the provisions of § 8.12.200 contained herein.
(E) Minimum lot size. 10,000 square feet.
(F) Minimum lot width at front lot line. 70 feet.
(G) Minimum yard requirements.
(1) Front yard. 25 feet.
(2) Side yard. 15 feet, except where a property adjoins a residential district or a corner lot faces a right-of-way there shall be a 20 foot-side yard.
(3) Rear yard. 25 feet.
(H) Maximum lot coverage. 10%.
(I) Maximum height of structures. 35 feet.
(J) Special provisions. The following special provisions apply to all land uses within the Open-Space District:
(1) Access from a public street to properties in this district shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion;
(2) Any use is prohibited which causes or may reasonably be expected to cause excessive noise, vibration, odor, smoke, dust, or other particulate matter, humidity, heat or glare at or beyond any lot line of the lot on which it is located. “Excessive” is defined for these purposes as a degree exceeding that generated by uses permitted in the district in their customary manner of operation, or to a degree injurious to the public health, safety, welfare, or convenience;
(3) The storage of flammable materials, hazardous materials, or toxic waste on-site shall be allowed only in strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
(4) Materials shall be stored and grounds shall be maintained in a manner such as will assure access by fire equipment; and
(5) Materials shall be stored and grounds shall be maintained in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard.
(K) Parking regulations (§ 8.12.170(K)).
(L) General provisions (§ 8.12.170).
(Ord. No. 2001-04, passed 5-8-01; Am. Ord. 2005-09, passed 4-26-05)