16130 RANCHERIAS Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Conservation Open Space District

The purpose of the OS-C district is to protect and conserve significant natural and visual resources within the Town, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing regulations for those areas set aside for open spaces. In general, lands in the OS-C district contains environmental conditions that have significant constraints on development, or are scenic assets to the community, or are essential in establishing and maintaining Town's image when left undisturbed. The OS-C district is intended to: Conserve significant natural features and open spaces such as major rock outcroppings and boulder fields, major ridges and peaks, fifteen percent and greater slopes of mountains and knolls, prime wash habitats and native vegetation; Conserve the character of the natural desert landscape and provide opportunities for passive recreational uses such as hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and enjoyment of the natural desert setting; Assure the continued existence of adequate wildlife habitat and foster the free movement of wildlife within the desert; Promote a continued economic benefit to the community by protecting natural open space areas for the visual and recreational enjoyment of residents and visitors alike; Provide a mechanism for recognizing and protecting private and public lands that have been designated for conservation in the Town General Plan.