Chapter 17.48
OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT (OS)
Sections:
17.48.030 Development standards.
17.48.050 Expiration of OS district approval.
17.48.060 Other applicable regulations.
17.48.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the open space and conservation district is to encourage the retention of lands necessary for open spaces, parks, and similar uses. (Ord. 1279 NS § 3, 2002; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.48.020 Uses.
Examples of uses in the OS district are provided in Table 17.12.070. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.48.030 Development standards.
A. All development in the OS district shall comply with the following standards:
B. Minimum lot area: no limitation.
C. Minimum lot width: no limitation.
D. Yard requirements:
1. Front yard: 20 feet.
2. Rear yard: 15 feet.
3. Side yard: five feet.
E. Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
F. Building height: three stories or 42 feet, whichever is less. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.48.040 Rezone application.
A request for rezone to OS shall be accompanied by a comprehensive site plan of the area to be rezoned showing all buildings, parking facilities, walls, fences, walkways, and other pertinent information. The request shall be reviewed by the planning commission with a recommendation on the zone change request to the city council. Any change in the construction of the approved development plan will be subject to additional approval of the planning commission. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.48.050 Expiration of OS district approval.
If use of the property as authorized by the zone change has not commenced after a period of one year from the date of final approval, the planning commission may, on its own initiative, consider to rezone the property back to its previous zoning classification before the rezone was granted. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.48.060 Other applicable regulations.
In addition to the requirements contained in this chapter the requirements contained in Article III, Supplementary Standards, shall also apply to development in the OS district. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).