The purpose of the park zone is to designate uses and standards for the maintenance and construction of public parks, subject to the policies of the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
In a park zone the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
A.
Management, general maintenance and daily operation of public park areas and facilities;
B.
Replacement or repair of park facilities, roads and parking areas which have deteriorated or become nonfunctional through general use, fire, natural disasters, vandalism or obsolescence; and
C.
Minor betterment and improvements to park areas or facilities that enhances functionability or is necessary to accommodate existing public uses.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
The following uses may be permitted when authorized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.86:
A.
Construction of new facilities, including a community garden, or expansion of existing facilities designed to increase overall visitor capacity or which would have a significant land use impact.
B.
Governmental or municipal structure.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
In a PK zone, the following standards shall apply except as they may be modified through the design review process pursuant to Chapter 17.70:
A.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of the city's parks shall be the responsibility of the city.
B.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of the state parks and waysides are under the authority of the State Parks and Recreation Department.
C.
Normal operation, maintenance, or replacement within state parks and waysides shall not fall under the standards of the city.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)