City of Pico Rivera, CA: Open Space Zone.

§ 18.14.010 Purpose and Applicability.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the purpose and applicability of Special Purpose Zones identified in Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) and establish allowed land uses and corresponding requirements for permits.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.14.020 Open Space Zone.

Purpose. The intent and purpose of the Open Space (O-S) zone are:

To principally designate and classify certain lands within the City for providing both interim and permanent open space areas;

To recognize those other open space lands generally oriented to public interests and owned or controlled by a governmental or quasi-public agency;

To recognize and restrict development and uses to such functions that primarily serve the interest of the community as a whole; and

To function and serve as the instrument by which the preservation and conservation of open space areas can be attained.

Applicability. The O-S zone is a land use classification which, in part, assists in the implementation of the environmental and public facilities elements of the General Plan. It is a zone classification designed to be applied on land for the purpose of providing permanent open space lands such as public schools, parks, recreational facilities, and other publicly oriented uses.

Application of the O-S zone must be clearly defined within the scope and purpose qualifying land for an open space function and must be protected from the encroachment of land uses and development not performing such overall function and purpose.

Use Regulations and Development Standards. Use regulations and development standards of property shall be determined by the applicable permit and additional regulations required as provided in Table 18.14.050.A (Allowed Uses and Regulations in Special Use Zones).

Supplement Citywide Standards. The applicable standards in Division 4 (Supplemental Citywide Standards) of this Title shall also apply to applicable development.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.14.030 Public Facilities Zone.

Purpose. The intent and purpose of the Public Facilities (P-F) zone is to recognize existing publicly owned facilities and to clearly distinguish certain areas within the City that will best facilitate the development of government- and public-related institutional activities.

Applicability. The P-F zone is a land use classification which, in part, assists in the implementation of the community facilities element of the General Plan. It is a zone classification designed to be applied on selective areas of the community most appropriately located for public and public-oriented institutional activities.

Application of the P-F zone must identify and define those specific public and/or public-oriented institutional uses, facilities, and agencies that preserve and maintain civic integrity and public services and must be fully protected from the encroachment of land uses and development which may tend to deteriorate or destroy its function and purpose.

The maximum non-residential floor area ratio is 1.0.

Supplement Citywide Standards. The applicable standards in Division 4 (Supplemental Citywide Standards) of this Title shall also apply to applicable development.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.14.040 Parking Zone.

Purpose. The intent and purpose of the Parking (P) zone is to designate selected areas within the City which assist in the implementation of multiple General Plan land use designations including commercial, public facilities, and industrial.

Applicability.

The P zone is limited to property that was previously zoned B, buffer zone, in which the use and development property was restricted to off-street parking areas and related purposes but is no longer in effect.

Application of the P zone must identify and define the specific communication, or utility uses which maintain the integrity of the applicable General Plan land use designation.

Supplement Citywide Standards. The applicable standards in Division 4 (Supplemental Citywide Standards) of this Title shall also apply to applicable development.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.14.050 Use Regulations.

Table 18.14.050.A (Allowed Uses and Regulations in Special Use Zones) establishes the uses allowed in each zone identified as a special use zone category in Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) and the land use permit required to establish each use. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other sections of this Title. Uses of land and development which are not specifically permitted are hereby expressly prohibited. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character as provided in Section 18.01.050 (Interpretation of Regulations).

Symbol	Permit Requirement	Procedure Section
P	Permitted, Zoning Consistency Review, and Certificate of Occupancy required.	§ 18.05.060
AUP	Administrative Use Permit required.	§ 18.05.020
CUP	Conditional Use Permit required.	§ 18.05.030
—	Use Not Allowed

Table 18.14.050.A Allowed Uses and Regulations in Special Purpose Zones
Land Use	O-S	P-F	P	Additional Regulations
Public and Semi-Public
Educational Institutions, Public	P	P	—
Public Services, General		AUP	—
Public Recreation and Open Space	P	—	—
Communication and Utilities
Electric Distribution Substations	—	—	—
Flood Control Facilities	P	P	—
Public Parking Lots and Structures	—	P	P
Public Utility Facilities and Structures	AUP	AUP	—
Water Facilities	—	—	CUP
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities	AUP	AUP	AUP	Section 18.22.200 (Telecommunication Facilities)
Other
Temporary Uses	See Section 18.05.040 (Temporary Use Permits)

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)