Chapter 18.50
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICTS
Sections:
18.50.020 Characteristics of the public/quasi-public and parks and recreation districts.
18.50.030 Allowed land uses and permit requirements.
18.50.040 Development standards.
18.50.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish public and quasi-public zoning districts in the city that provide appropriate locations for parks, open space, public service uses, and transportation facilities. These districts are consistent with and implement the city’s public/quasi-public, parks and recreation, open space, and agriculture general plan land use categories. The districts provide locations in the city for necessary public services (e.g., fire and police stations) and locations for recreation and community gathering in close proximity to neighborhood residential. (Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).
18.50.020 Characteristics of the public/quasi-public and parks and recreation districts.
The following descriptions of each public/quasi-public and parks and recreation zoning districts identify the characteristic uses, intensity of uses, and level of development intended for that district.
A. Public/Quasi-Public (PQP) District. This district is intended to provide a zoning district in the city for the establishment of public safety facilities (e.g., police stations, fire stations, hospitals), public schools (schools, colleges, and universities), and utility substations. The intent of this district is to identify appropriate locations for these uses without impacting, disrupting, or otherwise removing other lands for residential or other uses. This district specifically implements the public/quasi-public land use designation of the general plan.
B. Parks and Recreation (PR) District. This district is intended to provide locations for parks, open space, natural resource areas, and other related compatible public services/uses. Both active and passive recreational activities are permitted. (Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).
18.50.030 Allowed land uses and permit requirements.
Table 18.50.030-1 below identifies allowed uses and corresponding permit requirements for the public/quasi-public and parks and recreation zoning districts subject to compliance with Chapter 18.34 (Land Use Classification) and all other provisions of this title. Descriptions/definitions of the land uses can be found in Division V (Definitions). The special use regulations column in the table identifies the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this title.
Use regulations in the table are shown with representative symbol by use classification listing: “P” symbolizes uses allowed by right, “CUP” symbolizes uses that require approval of a conditional use permit, and “N” symbolizes uses that are not permitted.
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Public/Quasi-Public and Parks & Recreation Districts (See Section 18.50.020 for descriptions) |
Special Use Regulations
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PQP |
PR |
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Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses |
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Greenbelts |
N |
P |
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Observatories |
N |
CUP |
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Outdoor amphitheaters, public |
N |
CUP |
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Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses |
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Athletic fields |
N |
P |
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Child-care facility |
CUP |
N |
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Civic uses |
P |
N |
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Country clubs and related uses |
CUP |
CUP |
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Golf courses |
N |
CUP |
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Golf driving ranges |
N |
CUP |
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Indoor recreation and fitness |
N |
AR |
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Information centers |
P |
N |
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Museums/libraries |
P |
N |
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Outdoor recreation (large, 3 acres or more) |
N |
CUP |
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Outdoor recreation (small, less than 3 acres) |
N |
P |
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Parks, plazas and playgrounds |
P |
P |
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Places of assembly (large) |
P |
N |
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Places of assembly (small) |
P |
N |
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Places of worship |
CUP |
N |
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Public art |
CUP1 |
CUP1 |
Chapter 18.73 |
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Public facility |
P |
N |
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Schools (private) |
P |
N |
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Schools (public) |
P |
N |
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Temporary uses |
see note |
see note |
Chapter 18.90 |
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Trails (riding, hiking, bicycling, etc.) |
P |
P |
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Zoos |
N |
CUP |
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Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses |
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Public utility structures |
CUP |
N |
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Retail, Service, and Office Uses |
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Medical and dental laboratories |
CUP |
N |
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Medical and dental offices |
CUP |
N |
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Medical clinics2 |
P |
N |
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Professional offices |
CUP |
N |
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Restaurants, no drive-thru |
CUP |
N |
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Restaurants, with drive-thru |
CUP |
N |
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Automobile and Vehicle Uses |
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Parking garages and lots |
P |
N |
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Table Notes:
1. Two-dimensional works of art smaller than ten square feet may be permitted through the administrative use review process.
2. Includes laboratories that are ancillary to the primary use.
(Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).
18.50.040 Development standards.
The following development standards are applicable to the public/quasi-public and parks and recreation zoning districts. These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, parking standards) in this title and citywide design guidelines, are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city’s minimum requirements and expectations for high quality development.
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Public/Quasi-Public and Parks and Recreation Zoning Districts (See Section 18.50.020 for descriptions) |
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PQP |
PR |
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Floor Area Ratio (maximum)1 |
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Floor area ratio |
0.5 |
0.2 |
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Setbacks (minimum)2 |
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Front yard |
15' |
20'3 |
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Side yard |
5'4 |
10' |
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Rear yard |
10'4 |
10' |
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Lot Area (minimum SF)5 |
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Lot area |
10,000 sf |
20,000 sf |
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Lot Dimensions (minimum) |
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Width |
no min. |
no min. |
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Depth |
no min. |
no min. |
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Height (maximum)6 |
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Building/structure |
3 stories (50') |
2 stories (32') |
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Landscaping |
See regulations in Chapter 18.78 |
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Lighting |
See regulations in Chapter 18.80 |
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Fences, Walls and Screening |
See regulations in Chapter 18.70 |
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Parking and Loading |
See regulations in Chapter 18.76 |
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Signs |
See regulations in Chapter 18.82 |
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Projections and Encroachments |
See regulations in Chapter 18.60 |
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Table Notes:
1. Project may be eligible for a bonus as described in Chapter 18.88.
2. See additional regulations for setbacks and encroachments for accessory structures, fireplaces, architectural features, patios, decks, and fences in Chapter 18.60.
3. Front setback of thirty feet required for accessory structures.
4. Minimum side yard setback is five feet when abutting alleys and ten feet when abutting residential districts. Minimum rear yard setback is ten feet when abutting alleys or residential districts.
5. For uses requiring a conditional use permit, the planning commission may establish alternative minimum lot sizes.
6. See Chapter 18.60 for permitted projections into setbacks and exceptions to height limitations. A height increase may also be granted to allow for exceptional architecture or for unique architectural features (e.g., clock tower, church steeple, etc.) through the minor adjustment process (Section 18.16.110).
(Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).