The O-S Open Space District preserves and enhances
Rochester's open spaces and recreational areas by protecting these
natural amenities and restricting development that does not respect
these environmentally sensitive areas. Rochester recognizes the value
and importance of the resources for City and regional residents and,
therefore, strictly limits the development of these areas. Open Space
Districts are intended to apply to all publicly owned parks, squares,
recreational areas, natural wildlife areas, the waterfront and cemeteries.
The following uses are permitted as of right
in the O-S District:
A.
Publicly owned parks, squares, recreational areas,
natural wildlife areas and other open areas.
B.
Cemeteries, including associated facilities, such
as mausolea, columbaria, crematories and chapels, provided that no
such structure shall be located within 50 feet of any residential
district boundary line.
C.
Botanical gardens, arboretums and conservatories.
D.
Public marinas, boat launches, boat docks and fishing
docks.
E.
Outdoor recreational facilities, such as hiking and
bicycle trails, greens and commons, sitting areas and picnic areas.
The following uses are allowed as special permit
uses in the O-S District:
A.
Active recreational facilities such as ball fields,
soccer fields and the like.
B.
Band shells and outdoor theaters, not including drive-in
theaters.
C.
Boat rental.
D.
Commercial facilities incidental to the operation
of public recreational uses, such as refreshment stands, small concessionaire
shops dispensing sporting goods, miniature golf and similar amusement
and recreational facilities.
E.
Cultural facilities, such as museums and observatories.
F.
Golf courses, including par-three courses and driving
ranges.
G.
Lighting of all outdoor recreational activity areas
for nighttime use.
H.
Parking lots of 10 or more spaces.
I.
Public recreation centers, including enclosed and
semi-enclosed building.
J.
Public schools.
L.
Water collection, storage and distribution uses, such
as reservoirs, tanks, dams, water treatment plants, pumping stations
and drainage channels.
M.
Zoos.
The following lot, area and yard requirements
shall apply to O-S District:
C.
Yard requirements.
(1)
Minimum front yard setback: average front yard depth
of building(s) along the block or 35 feet if no buildings are within
500 feet of the proposed building.
(2)
Minimum side yard setback: N/A unless adjacent to
a residential district, in which case the side yard shall be the same
as the required front yard setback in the residential district.
(3)
Minimum rear yard setback: N/A unless adjacent to
a residential district, in which case the side yard shall be the same
as the required front yard setback in the residential district.
(4)
Special setbacks: any area intended for concentrated
outdoor activity shall be located at least 30 feet from any residential
lot or district and shall be so screened as to provide visual privacy
to such lot or district.
The following requirements shall apply to buildings
constructed in the O-S District:
Personal wireless telecommunication facilities in the O-S District shall be regulated as outlined in § 120-143, Personal wireless telecommunication facilities.
