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Visalia, CA Municipal Code
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF VISALIA
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 RESERVED
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 RESERVED
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 17.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 17.06 ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
Chapter 17.08 AGRICULTURAL ZONE
Chapter 17.10 OPEN SPACE ZONE
Chapter 17.12 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Chapter 17.14 [RESERVED]
Chapter 17.16 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.18 COMMERCIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.19 MIXED USE ZONES
Chapter 17.20 OFFICE ZONES
Chapter 17.22 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.24 BUSINESS RESEARCH PARK ZONE
Chapter 17.25 USES IN THE COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Chapter 17.26 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 17.28 SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
Chapter 17.30 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 17.32 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 17.34 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
Chapter 17.36 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES
Chapter 17.38 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 17.40 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Chapter 17.42 VARIANCES
Chapter 17.44 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Chapter 17.46 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 17.48 SIGNS
Chapter 17.50 AIRPORT ZONE
Chapter 17.52 QUASI-PUBLIC ZONE
Chapter 17.54 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Chapter 17.56 HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Chapter 17.58 DOWNTOWN RETAIL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 17.60 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Chapter 17.62 ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Chapter 17.63 MICRO-BREWERY/MICRO-WINERY OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 17.64 MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Title 18 AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE FOR VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 17.10
OPEN SPACE ZONE
Sections:
17.10.010   Purpose and intent.
17.10.015   Applicability.
17.10.020   Permitted uses.
17.10.030   Accessory uses.
17.10.040   Conditional uses.
17.10.050   Required conditions.
17.10.060   Site area.
17.10.070   Dwelling units per site.
17.10.080   Coverage.
17.10.090   Front yard.
17.10.100   Rear yard.
17.10.110   Side yards.
17.10.120   Height of structures.
17.10.130   Fences, walls, and hedges.
17.10.140   Signs.
17.10.010   Purpose and intent.
   The purpose and intent of the Open Space zone (OS) is to preserve lands best suited for open space from the encroachment of incompatible uses, to prevent the intrusion of urban development into open space areas in such a manner as to preserve open space for public health and safety, natural resources, outdoor recreation, and preservation of cultural sites. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)
17.10.015   Applicability.
   The requirements in this chapter shall apply to all property within the Open Space (OS) zone. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)
17.10.020   Permitted uses.
   The following uses are permitted by right:
   A.   The raising of any type of field, truck or orchard crop and horticultural specialties;
   B.   One-family dwellings;
   C.   Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site with a permitted use, including swimming pools used solely by persons residing on the site and their guests;
   D.   Signs subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.48;
   E.   The keeping of household pets subject to the definition of household pets set forth in Section 17.04.030;
   F.   Twenty-four (24) hour residential care facilities or foster homes, for a maximum of six (6) individuals in addition to the residing family;
   G.   Parks;
   H.   Storm drainage facilities;
   I.   Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner;
   J.   Employee Housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008;
   K.   Transitional housing or supportive housing as those terms are defined in Section 17.04.030.
(Ord. 2020-09 (part), 2020; Ord. 2017-13 (part), 2017: Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017)
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