Chapter 18.50
P-F PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
Sections:
18.50.010 Purpose and objectives.
18.50.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
18.50.060 Setback requirements.
18.50.070 Building separation.
18.50.120 Reversion of zoning.
18.50.010 Purpose and objectives.
The public facilities (P-F) zone is established to provide areas for the location and establishment of facilities which are maintained for public or quasi-public use. The P-F zone should be created in areas which are suitable and compatible with neighboring zones, possibly providing “buffer” areas where appropriate. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.1, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.1, 1993.)
18.50.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
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Type: P-F Use |
Allowed |
Conditional Use Permit |
Business License |
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Accessory structure, unoccupied |
✓ |
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Cemetery |
✓ |
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Cultural activities and nature exhibitions |
✓ |
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Farm animals/livestock |
✓ |
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Government, executive, legislative and judicial functions |
✓ |
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Hospitals |
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✓ |
✓ |
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Military bases and institutions |
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✓ |
✓ |
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Motor vehicle transportation |
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✓ |
✓ |
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Parks and playgrounds |
✓ |
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Postal services |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Railroad or other rapid transit |
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✓ |
✓ |
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Recreational activities |
✓ |
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Rodeo grounds and arenas |
✓ |
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Schools, public |
✓ |
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✓ |
(Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.2, 5.4.2.1, 5.4.2.2, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.2, 5.4.2.1, 5.4.2.2, 1993.)
18.50.030 Lot area.
The minimum area of a lot or parcel in the P-F zone shall be determined by the uses and structures intended and the requirements of this chapter pertaining to setbacks, access, parking and landscaping. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.3, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.3, 1993.)
18.50.040 Lot width.
Each lot or parcel of land in the P-F zone shall have, at the front setback line, a minimum width of 100 feet. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.4, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.4, 1993.)
18.50.050 Lot frontage.
Each lot or parcel of land in the P-F zone shall abut along the right-of-way line of a public or private street a minimum distance of 50 feet. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.5, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.5, 1993.)
18.50.060 Setback requirements.
The following setback requirements shall apply in the P-F zone:
1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard for all lots in the P-F zone shall be 30 feet.
2. Side Yards – Interior Lots. No side yard is required on interior lots in the P-F zone, except that the minimum side yard which is adjacent to a residential zone or structure shall be 20 feet.
3. Side Yards – Corner Lots. No side yard is required on the side of a corner lot which is adjacent to another lot in the P-F zone. The minimum street side yard of a corner lot in the P-F zone shall be 20 feet.
4. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard for all lots in the P-F zone shall be 20 feet. The minimum rear yard may be used for vehicle parking or access.
5. Property Line Construction. All buildings located closer than five feet from a property line shall be equipped with facilities for the discharge of all roof drainage onto the subject lot. (Ord. 2022-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.7, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.7, 1993.)
18.50.070 Building separation.
All buildings in the P-F zone shall have a minimum separation of 20 feet. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.10, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.10, 1993.)
18.50.080 Parking and access.
Each lot or parcel of land in the P-F zone shall have sufficient, marked parking spaces to meet requirements of this section as well as the parking regulations of Chapter 18.100 FCC. Parking spaces and accesses to public streets shall be paved with concreted or asphaltic cement. Notwithstanding minimum landscaping and yard requirements of FCC 18.50.090, parking areas and accesses located in front and street side setback areas shall be accented with landscaped islands in appropriate locations to mitigate the negative effects of large paved surfaces and to control traffic circulation. Planting of shade trees is encouraged in parking areas to reduce heat, wind, noise and glare. Concrete curb walls may be used around parking areas and driveways. All public street accesses shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from other driveways or streets. One-way driveways shall have a minimum width of 12 feet. Two-way driveways and all driveways on developments of one acre or larger in size shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. Concrete or masonry walkways shall be required for access to buildings and parking areas. (Ord. 2022-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.11, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.11, 1993.)
18.50.090 Landscaping.
Unpaved front and side yard areas of lots in the P-F zone shall be landscaped using water-wise landscaping where appropriate. No landscape materials shall exceed three feet in height in a clear vision zone. In addition to any required front or side yard landscaping, at least two percent of each lot or parcel in the P-F zone shall be landscaped with berms, trees, shrubs, ground cover or other landscape elements. All landscaping in the P-F zone shall be installed and properly maintained according to an approved landscape plan.
All submitted landscape plans shall be designed to encourage water conservation as a primary consideration. Lawn shall not be installed in park strips, paths, or on slopes greater than 25 percent or 4:1 grade. Lawn areas shall not exceed 20 percent of the total landscaped area, outside of areas of the landscape dedicated to active play where lawn may be used as the playing surface (e.g., sports fields and play areas). (Ord. 2023-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2022-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.12, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.12, 1993.)
18.50.100 Site plan review.
Developments in the P-F zone shall be designed according to the requirements of this chapter. A site plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. All signs, fences, walls, lighting, parking, access, architecture and landscaping will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the time of site plan review. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.13, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.13, 1993.)
18.50.110 Other requirements.
1. Trash Containers and Utility Fixtures. All trash dumpsters, utility fixtures, power transformers and other appurtenances in developments in the P-F zone shall be screened with a sight-obscuring fence, wall or landscaping feature as approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls in the P-F zone may be constructed after first obtaining approval of the Planning Commission. Said fences or walls shall not exceed four feet in height in front yards and six feet in side and rear yards. Sight-obscuring fences, walls and shrubs shall not exceed three feet in a clear vision zone. A masonry fence may be required adjacent to other zoning districts as determined by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2022-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.14, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.14, 1993.)
18.50.120 Reversion of zoning.
If a building permit has not been issued and construction commenced within one year of the establishment of the P-F zone on a project that required rezoning to the P-F zone, the City Council, by resolution, may at any time thereafter direct the City Planner to initiate a rezoning action to revert the P-F zone to its original zone or any other appropriate zone. For purposes of this section, commencement of construction shall be deemed to be the installation of footings and foundation of one main building as set forth on the approved site plan for the proposed development. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1999-1 § 5.4.15, 1999; Ord. 66 § 5.4.15, 1993.)