ARTICLE XXV. PF PARK/PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT

30.25.10 Statement of intent.

The PF park/public facilities district is intended to provide land for governmental, public utility, educational, and community service or recreational facilities. Such uses are unique in that their proximity to sensitive land uses is not generally detrimental to the quality of life, and in many cases, is desirable and convenient. The proper use of this district will allow for that proximity without significant environmental impacts. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.25.20 Permitted and conditional uses.

(a) Permitted Uses. The following uses are unconditionally permitted. The planning commission, or its designee, shall determine, upon written request, whether or not any use not listed below is similar in character to a described use for the purpose of applying the regulations and conditions of this section.

(1) All facilities owned or leased, and operated or used, by the City of Gilroy, the County of Santa Clara, the State of California, the government of the United States, the Gilroy unified school district, or any other governmental agency.

(2) Public or private colleges and universities and their related facilities.

(3) Hospitals.

(4) Cemeteries, mausoleums, crematories.

(b) Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted only with a conditional use permit from the planning commission. The planning commission, or its designee, shall determine, upon written request, whether or not any use not listed below is similar in character to a described use for the purpose of applying the regulations and conditions of this section.

(1) Facilities of all public utilities, and corporations or other organizations whose activities are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission or the Interstate Commerce Commission.

(2) Any of the following uses, when conducted on property owned by the City of Gilroy, the County of Santa Clara, the State of California, the government of the United States, the Gilroy unified school district, or any other governmental agency, and leased for the following uses:

a. Private educational facilities.

b. Day care centers.

c. Community centers.

d. Residential care facilities, when utilizing existing structures on the site.

e. Business or trade schools.

f. Outdoor recreation service.

g. Neighborhood recreation center.

h. Art, dance, gymnastic, exercise or music studios or classes.

i. Special education classes. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.25.30 Site and building requirements.

The following site development regulations shall apply in the PF park/public facilities district.

(a) Lot Requirements. The maximum building coverage shall be thirty percent (30%) of the site area.

(b) Yard Requirements. The minimum front, side, and rear yards in the PF park/public facilities district shall be equal to the respective front, side, and rear yards required in the most restrictive abutting district.

(c) Maximum Building Height. The maximum building height shall be thirty (30) feet. The maximum height for communications facilities shall be fifty (50) feet.

(d) Special Regulations.

(1) Off-street parking: See Article XXXI.

(2) Fences and obstructions: See Article XXXIV.

(3) Signs: See Article XXXVII.

(4) Landscaping: See Article XXXVIII.

(5) Accessory buildings: See Article XXXIX. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)