1. 
In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 13-5.100, the specific purposes of the public/quasi-public districts are to:
A. 
Allow for public and quasi-public uses in the public designations of Park, Open Space, Public—City, and Public—School specified on the General Plan land use designations map.
B. 
Develop and maintain trail systems, open space, and other public amenities that benefit the quality of life in the community.
C. 
Provide open spaces, recreational trails and buffer zones along the Bay.
D. 
Designate existing school sites and reserve appropriate park sites adjacent to school sites.
E. 
Designate existing City offices and facilities and reserve sites for future development and expansion of municipal facilities.
F. 
Designate existing park areas and reserve sites and expansion areas for future parks and public recreation areas.
G. 
Designate and preserve public open spaces and open space areas dedicated through the development of existing and future projects.
H. 
Promote the development of a low- and moderate-income senior apartment project on a City-owned site.
2. 
The additional purposes of the public/quasi-public zoning districts are:
A. 
P/QP-C Public/Quasi-Public—City. To permit an appropriate range of local governmental and quasi-public land uses and services within the City. City of Hercules governmental offices, public safety facilities and infrastructure/utility facilities are expected to be the main uses. Senior housing may also be allowed on an appropriate publicly owned site. New development is typically to be 1 to 2 stories in height, with a FAR of 0.30 to 1.00 (typical FAR of 0.40).
B. 
P/QP-O Public/Quasi-Public—Open Space. To designate and preserve public open spaces within the City. Most of these open spaces are dedicated to open space use as a result of past residential development. This designation is also appropriate for future open space dedications within the hills, along the Bay, within sensitive habitat areas such as wetlands, and along the Refugio Creek corridor. Development would not typically be allowed within this area except for recreation facilities, caretaker housing and accessory structures directly related to the use and maintenance of an open space area. Any developed facilities allowed by use permit in P/QP-O zone shall meet P/QP-P regulations.
C. 
P/QP-P Public/Quasi-Public—Park. To designate and permit public park and recreation areas within the City. The parks are improved and natural areas with facilities for active and passive recreation use. Other public and quasi-public uses associated and compatible with recreational use of a park may be allowed by use permit as noted in Table 13-10.1. New park facility development is typically to be 1 to 2 stories in height, with a FAR of 0.10 to 0.40 (typical FAR of 0.25).
D. 
P/QP-S Public/Quasi-Public—School. To designate and reserve sites for schools within the City. The designated school sites include existing and proposed public schools. School land uses include school buildings, "portables," athletic facilities and associated utilities. Other public and quasi-public uses associated and compatible with school operations may be allowed by use permit as noted in Table 13-10.1. New school facility development is typically to be 1 to 2 stories in height, with a FAR of 0.20 to 1.00 (typical FAR of 0.40).
(ZO § 10.100; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018)
Plans for all new and expanded development and uses shall be submitted to the Community Development Director as per Section 13-40.300. The following general conditions shall apply to all areas designated for public/quasi-public uses within this Chapter.
1. 
All new and expanded development shall be subject to Chapter 13-42, Design Review.
2. 
All new and expanded public and quasi-public development shall apply for an administrative or conditional use permit.
3. 
Repealed by Ord. 553.
(ZO § 10.200; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; Ord. 553 § 2, 2024)
The standard performance standards for development specified in Chapter 13-31 shall be met. In addition, the following specific performance standards shall be met:
1. 
An open space buffer zone to protect tidal habitat is to be along the Bay when designing a bay access trail linkage between Pinole and Rodeo. Public access and pedestrian pathways shall be limited within the buffer zone, and when possible, located along the edges of the buffer zone. Bicycles shall be encouraged to stay on bike paths through the use of signage and fencing.
2. 
The City will practice water conservation in management of parks and requirements for landscape design development.
3. 
No critical facility or school shall be permitted in areas subject to very strong ground shaking or ground failure until an evaluation of alternative sites with reduced earthquake and flood hazards is completed. An alternative site feasibility assessment shall include a consideration of sites in areas with lesser earthquake (and flood) hazards in addition to considerations of service area, accessibility, and economic considerations. If the alternative site feasibility study for a critical facility or school were to indicate that other less hazardous sites are not available for the critical facility, then geotechnical studies and structural design processes for the facility would be conducted in compliance with State of California requirements and recommendations of the Seismic Safety Commission.
For the other types of public/quasi-public facilities, the alternative site feasibility assessment will be an optional requirement of the City (an alternatives site evaluation may be required under CEQA). A rigorous geotechnical evaluation and structural design process will be required to ensure that the proposed structures perform in major earthquakes without creating a life safety hazard to occupants or people in surrounding areas.
(ZO § 10.300; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018)
All new and expanded development and uses that are allowed in the public/quasi-public zoning districts are identified in Table 13-10.1. These uses may be permitted in the public/quasi-public zoning districts subject to compliance with Chapter 13-49 and approval by the Community Development Director. Open space areas with natural areas and passive use on lawn areas and trails are permitted without being subject to use permit approval.
Table 13-10.1 Land Use Regulations: Public/Quasi-Public Districts
P/QP-C
P/QP-O
P/QP-P
P/QP-S
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Clubs and Lodges
C(1)
—
C(1)
C(1)
Daycare Facilities (for employees, visitors and students)
A
—
A
A
Government/Public Offices
A
—
A
A
Libraries, Museums and Galleries
C
—
C
A
Hospitals
C
—
—
—
Park and Recreation Facilities(2)
A
C
A
C
Public Safety Facilities
A
—
—
C
Religious Assembly
C
—
—
C
Schools, Public or Private
C
—
—
C
Urgent Medical Care
A
—
—
—
Utility Facilities
C
—
—
—
Commercial Uses
Retail Sales
Sales of Merchandise Related to Use
A
—
A
A
Restaurants and Delicatessens
C(1)
—
C(1)
C(1)
Services and Offices
Ambulance and Emergency Services
C
—
—
—
Residential Uses
Caretaker and Employee Housing
A(1)
C(1)
C(1)
A(1)
Senior Housing
C
—
—
—
Accessory Uses and Structures
A(1)
A(1)
A(1)
A(1)
Key to Land Use Regulations
A
Administrative Use Permit Required
C
Conditional Use Permit Required
—
Use Not Allowed
(1)
Facility or use is directly related to the primary use of site.
(2)
Open space areas with natural areas and passive use on lawn areas and trails are permitted without being subject to use permit approval.
(ZO § 10.400; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018)
The property development regulations presented in Table 13-10.2 establish basic site and design requirements for the public/quasi-public zoning districts. All regulation standards are minimum amounts unless otherwise stated.
Table 13-10.2 Property Development Regulations: Public/Quasi-Public Districts
P/QP-C
P/QP-O(1)
P/QP-P
P/QP-S
See Also
Site Area (sf)
—
—
—
—
Density (FAR)
Range
0.30 to 1.00
—
0.10 to 0.40
0.20 to 1.00
Typical
0.40
—
0.25
0.40
Lot Size (sq ft)
—
—
—
—
Lot Frontage (ft)
100
—
—
200
Lot Depth (ft)
100
—
—
200
Setbacks(2)
Front (ft)
20
—
20
30
Rear (ft)
20
—
20
20
Side (ft)
10
—
10
20
Corner Side (ft)
20
—
20
20
Maximum Site Coverage
50%
—
20%
60%
Landscaping Minimum
20%
—
30%
20%
Building Height (ft)
35
—
20
35
Parking
Chapter 13-32
Signage
Chapter 13-34
Key to Land Use Regulations
(1)
Developed facilities allowed by use permit in P/QP-O zone shall meet P/QP-P regulations.
(2)
Minimum setbacks unless lesser setbacks are approved as part of a planned development plan.
(ZO § 10.500; Ord. 515 § 2, 2018)