20.20.010

Open space and agricultural zoning districts.

San Jose Municipal Code · San José Municipal Code § 20.20.010

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A. This chapter sets forth the land use and development regulations applicable to the open space and agricultural zoning districts established by Section 20.10.060 . B. No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, enlarged, or structurally altered, in the OS Open Space and A Agricultural Districts except as set forth in this chapter. C. The purposes of the open space and agriculture zoning districts are as follows: 1. OS Open Space District. The purpose of the OS Open Space District is to provide for the public peace, health, safety, and welfare by conserving open space to ensure the continued availability of land for the preservation of natural resources, for the managed production of resources, for outdoor recreation, and for the enjoyment of scenic resources, and by protecting the people and property in the City of San José against physical environmental hazards. The regulations contained in the OS District are designed to enhance the scenic a visual qualities of the land as well as to implement the open space and hillside policies of the general plan. 2. A Agricultural District. The purpose of the A Agricultural District is to provide for areas where agricultural uses are desirable. The regulations contained in this district are intended to provide for a wide range of agricultural uses as well as implementing the goals and policies of the general plan. (Ords. 26248, 29012.)