Chapter 17.35
OSP OPEN SPACE AND PARKS DISTRICT
Sections:
17.35.050 Permitted primary uses.
17.35.070 Permitted accessory uses.
17.35.080 Development standards.
17.35.010 Title.
This chapter shall be called “OSP Open Space and Parks District.” (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to all uses and developments in areas designated OSP. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.030 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage desirable and appropriate land uses in areas of the city which by reason of location, soil, topographic or flooding characteristics, public ownership, wetlands, wildlife habitat, or values to the community for scenic, recreation, agricultural, forest, or open space, are not suited to intensive land development patterns as determined by the comprehensive plan and may require specific management or development techniques. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.040 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of chapters 35A.63, 36.70A, and 36.70B RCW and other applicable laws. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.050 Permitted primary uses.
Buildings, structures, and parcels of land shall only be used for the following, unless otherwise provided for in this title:
A. Agriculture, including crop land but specifically excluding livestock and poultry, machinery and equipment sheds or barns;
B. Conservation areas including forest, wetlands and wildlife preserves;
C. Parks, natural scenic areas, trails, walking and bicycle paths, excluding commercial amusement devices or operations;
D. Playgrounds or playfields;
E. Reclamation areas limited to soil, forest, wildlife, special flood risk or wetland;
F. Community centers, recreational buildings, band shells and similar facilities;
G. Existing agricultural uses;
H. Existing single-family dwellings. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.060 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be permitted when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this code:
A. Uses similar to and compatible with permitted uses. Conditional uses may not decrease the openness or interfere with the scenic or habitat value of the land.
B. Installation of various public utilities into or across open space zones, and clearing of a vegetated natural area for one of the permitted uses listed above, subject to the following:
1. In addition to the conditional use criteria of BMC 14A.05.140, it shall be shown that the intrusion is necessary to provide services to the open space for public benefit or safety; or for physical or technical reasons, and that no reasonable alternative is practicable.
2. The design and plan shall create the minimum of surface and vegetation disturbance necessary to accomplish its purpose.
3. Undergrounding of utilities shall be encouraged and required where site characteristics are suitable.
C. Publicly owned golf courses and associated clubhouses. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.070 Permitted accessory uses.
A. Restrooms, storage buildings and refreshment stands associated with parks, playgrounds, and playfields;
B. Parking facilities to support a permitted use identified in this chapter. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).
17.35.080 Development standards.
A. Lot Area and Dimension. The following requirements shall apply to land divisions and boundary line adjustments and not to the use of existing lots:
1. Minimum lot area: 40 acres.
2. Minimum lot width: none.
3. Minimum lot depth: none.
B. Minimum Setback Requirements.
1. Buildings and other structures shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot in a residential zone.
2. Sports play areas and parking lots shall be located to minimize disruption of nearby residential uses.
C. Maximum building height: 20 feet. (Ord. 1857 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018).