Chapter 2.8 –
Open Space District (OS)
Sections:
2.8.100 Purpose
The OS District recognizes the unique scenic character of the Sisters area by providing tree buffers, or large areas of open spaces, at major highway entries into the community. The OS District may also be applied to provide buffers between conflicting land uses and to protect scenic foreground views for residents and visitors.
2.8.200 Uses
A. Permitted uses. Uses allowed in the Open Space District are listed in Table 2.8.1 with a “P.” These uses are allowed if they comply with the development standards and other regulations of this code.
B. Special Provisions. Uses that are either permitted or conditionally permitted in the Open Space District subject to special provisions for that particular use are listed in Table 2.8.1 with an “SP.” Uses subject to an SP shall comply with the applicable special use standards included in Chapter 2.15.
C. Conditional uses. Uses that are allowed in the Open Space District with approval of a conditional use permit are listed in Table 2.8.1 with either a Minor Conditional Use “MCU” or a Conditional Use “CU.” These uses must comply with the criteria and procedures for approval of a conditional use set forth in Chapter 4.4 of this Code.
D. Similar uses. Similar use determinations shall be made in conformance with the procedures in Chapter 4.8 – Code Interpretations.
|
Land Use Category |
Permitted/Special Provisions/Conditional Uses |
|---|---|
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Public and Institutional |
|
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Recreational Vehicle Park/Campground |
P/SP |
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Public trails, natural areas, open space, park sites, and similar sites owned by public or special districts |
P |
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Scenic vista turnouts, with kiosks for area information, and non-conflicting roadside rest area facilities |
P |
|
Truck scale facility existing at time of Development Code adoption |
CU |
|
Utility Facility |
MCU |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
Access to adjacent residential, commercial or industrial uses |
P |
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Accessory uses and structures to a primary use are allowed if they comply with all development standards and any referenced special use standards. |
P |
|
Pastures |
CU |
Key: P = Permitted SP = Special Provisions MCU = Minor Conditional Use Permit CU = Conditional Use Permit