Chapter 33F
OPEN SPACE ZONE

Sections:

33F.010    Open space zone—Map amended.

33F.020    Permitted uses and review processes.

33F.040    Development standards.

33F.010 Open space zone—Map amended.

Areas zoned “open space” shall be designated on the zoning map with the symbol “OS.” (Ord. 2706-03 § 16 (part), 2003.)

33F.020 Permitted uses and review processes.

Permitted uses in the open space zone include public access improvements, such as trails, educational and interpretive signs and facilities, benches, and nonmotorized boating facilities; utilities; transportation facilities of statewide significance; and other uses permitted in the shoreline master program. When applicable, all uses must be consistent with the uses allowed in Sections 33D.360 through 33D.590, Chapter 33D, Shoreline Overlay District, and Chapter 37, Critical Areas. Developments categorically exempt under SEPA shall be reviewed through review process I. All other uses shall be reviewed through review process II, except that developments in shoreline jurisdiction over an acre shall be reviewed through review process III. (Ord. 2706-03 § 16 (part), 2003.)

33F.040 Development standards.

A.    General. Any facilities in the open space zone shall be designed and located to minimize impacts on adjacent properties and environmentally sensitive areas. The planning and community development director may condition projects to mitigate impacts. All proposals must be consistent with the shoreline master program, as applicable.

B.    Signs. Signs shall be limited to signs identified in Section 36.040, Signs exempt from this section, directional signs, educational and interpretive signs, and signs associated with transportation facilities of statewide significance. For development subject to Chapter 33D, the shoreline master program regulations, standards for educational and interpretive signs shall be determined through the shoreline substantial development or conditional use permit process identified in Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures. For development not subject to Chapter 33D, Shoreline Overlay District, the planning and community development director using review process II shall determine standards for educational and interpretive signs. (Ord. 2706-03 § 16 (part), 2003.)