The open space/recreation zoning districts include both public and private areas of permanent open space including local parks, golf courses, and floodways along Murrieta, Temecula and Pechanga Creeks. The open space/recreation land use designation on the general plan is divided into three separate zoning districts as described below in Section 17.14.020. The open space zoning districts include lands acquired by exaction, easement, fee, and other methods sanctioned by state and federal law for parkland, preservation of natural resources and protection from natural hazards.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2)
A.
Open
Space District (OS). The purpose of the open space zoning district
is to provide for public open space areas which are set aside for
low intensity, passive recreational purposes and related uses. The
primary uses within the open space zoning district are passive recreational
activities, such as trails, picnic areas, bicycle paths, and other
nonintensive recreational activities. Only facilities designed to
complement the outdoor enjoyment may be considered as an accessory
use to the park. No profit-making activities are intended for this
zoning district on more than a temporary basis.
B.
Parks
and Recreation District (PR). The parks and recreation zoning district
is intended to promote a wide range of public and private recreational
uses in the community. These uses include community facilities, golf
courses, health clubs, public parks and recreation areas, sports parks,
or other outdoor athletic facilities and similar outdoor commercial
recreational uses.
C.
Conservation
District (OS-C). The conservation zoning district is intended for
those lands that should remain in a natural state as much as feasible
without intrusions from active recreational uses. Improvements may
be made to these areas to allow for passive recreational uses or for
control of erosion, geologic stability, or other public safety purposes.
The construction of buildings or other habitable structures is not
permitted. No profit-generating activities are intended for this zoning
district on more than a temporary basis.
D.
Conservation-Santa
Margarita District (OS-C-SM). The conservation zoning district is
intended for those lands within the Santa Margarita area annexation
boundaries that are in public or quasi-public ownership for open space
purposes that should remain in a natural state as much as feasible
without intrusions from active uses. Improvements may be made to these
areas to allow for safe limited public access or for control of erosion,
geologic stability, or other public safety or utility purposes. The
construction of buildings or other structures is not permitted except
for flood control structures or public utility facilities, which may
be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 08-15 § 8; Ord.
10-05 § 8; Ord. 23-03 § 6)
The primary uses permitted in the open space zoning districts
are indicated in Table 17.14.030.
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Table 17.14.030
Schedule of Permitted Uses—Open Space
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Schedule of Uses
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PR
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OS
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OS-C
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OS-C-SM
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Agricultural uses
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—
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C
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C
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—
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Athletic field
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P
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—
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—
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—
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Bicycle paths
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P
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C
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C
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—
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Campground
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C
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—
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—
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—
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Caretakers' quarters
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C
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C
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C
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—
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Cemeteries, mausoleums and related uses
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C
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C
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—
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—
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Communications and microwave installations
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—
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—
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Flood control structures
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Game courts, badminton, tennis, racquetball
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P
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C
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—
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—
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Golf driving range not part of a golf course
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C
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C
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—
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—
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Golf course and clubhouse
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C
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C
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—
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—
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Golf course resort (including accessory visitor supporting accommodations
and commercial uses, such as hotels, fractional ownership units, day
spa, restaurants and conference center)
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C
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—
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—
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—
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Government and public utility facilities
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Gymnasium
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C
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—
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—
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—
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Commercial marijuana activities
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Marijuana cultivation
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Nature centers/exhibits
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P
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C
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C
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—
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Nurseries
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—
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C
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—
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—
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Outdoor exhibits
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P
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P
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P
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—
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Picnic group facilities
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C
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C
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—
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—
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Private parks and recreation facilities
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P
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C
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—
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—
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Parking areas
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C
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C
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C
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—
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Public parks and recreation facilities
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P
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C
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—
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—
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Recreational vehicle park
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—
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C
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—
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—
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Riding stable, public or private
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C
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—
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—
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—
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Shooting galleries, ranges, archery courses
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Single-family dwellings (1 unit per 40 acres)
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—
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P
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C
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—
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Tree farms
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—
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C
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—
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—
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Note:
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1. All development subject to the standards set forth in Section 17.06.080.
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2. Marijuana cultivation (as defined in Chapter 8.52) for medical, non-medical or other purposes, are prohibited uses everywhere in the city including all zoning districts, specific plan areas, overlay zones and planned development zones and shall be prohibited uses, except as otherwise provided in Sections 8.52.040, 8.52.050, and 8.52.060 of the Temecula Municipal Code.
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(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 2000-04 § 7; Ord. 2000-05 § 7; Ord. 05-07 § 6; Ord. 08-15 § 9; Ord. 10-05 § 9; Ord. 16-01 § 4; Ord.
17-02 § 6; Ord. 23-03 § 7; Ord. 2023-13, 12/12/2023)
The development standards for the open space zoning districts
are as indicated on Table 17.14.040.
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Table 17.14.040
Open Space Development Standards—Open Space
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Development Standard
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PR
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OS
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OS-C
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OS-C-SM
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Minimum lot size
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20,000 sq. ft.
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-
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-
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-
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Maximum lot coverage
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20%
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10%
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-
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-
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Maximum height
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35 ft.
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18 ft.
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-
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-
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Floor area ratio
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0.1
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0.1
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-
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-
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Setback from street R/W line
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50 ft.
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50 ft.
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-
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-
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Setback from adjoining property lines
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25 ft.
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25 ft.
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-
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-
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Minimum open space/landscaping
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80%
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90%
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100%
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100%
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(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 08-15 § 10; Ord.
10-05 § 10)
A.
Fences,
Walls and Hedges.
1.
Boundaries
of any area within the OS or OS-C zoning districts shall not be walled
or fenced with solid material fencing or walls. Open rail fencing
or hedges may be permitted. Buildings or recreational facilities may
be fenced or walled as follows:
2.
Hedges
may be used surrounding and throughout a park.
3.
The
height of a hedge which is used as a screen or barrier abutting right-of-way
shall be limited to six feet, except within ten feet of a driveway,
where its height shall be limited to three feet.
B.
Minimum Open Space and Landscaping. Open space and landscaping for the PR, OS, and OS-C zoning districts shall be as indicated on Table 17.14.040. In addition, development plans for projects within open space, recreation and conservation zoning districts shall include landscape and irrigation plans. All landscape areas shall be consistent with the city's adopted Water Efficient Landscape Design Ordinance as established in Chapter 17.32 of the Temecula Municipal Code.
(Ord. 95-16 § 2; Ord. 08-07 § 12)
