Legislative intent

The open space district is an area designed to provide for the preservation and enhancement of open spaces in the city and to foster environmental conservation activities. It is realized that open spaces contribute greatly to improving the quality of life, enhancing property values and promoting general well-being among the city's residents. The comprehensive land use plan explicitly states the need for conservation of existing open spaces through the zoning code. It is the intent of this district to provide for conserving existing open spaces and to acquire additional suitable lands as identified in the comprehensive plan for inclusion in this district.

(Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 97-50A § 2 (part), 1997)