2875 Capitola Rd #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Parks, Recreation and Open Space

The PR District is included in the zoning ordinance to achieve the following purposes: General. To preserve the County’s undevelopable lands and public park lands as open space; and to protect open space in the County by allowing commercial recreational uses which preserve open space by means of large acreage sites with low intensity uses which are compatible with the scenic values and natural setting of the County; and to preserve agriculture as an open space use.; Commercial Recreation. To provide for commercial recreation facilities and uses which aid in the conservation of open space in the County; to recognize and encourage these uses as a major component in the County’s economy; to provide standards for their development and operation so as to ensure the preservation of open space, an appropriate intensity of uses, adequate public access and services, and proper management and protection of the environment and the natural resources of the County.; State and Federal Parks, Preserves, and Biotic Research Stations. To provide for the State and Federal park lands, preserves and biotic research facilities in the County; to provide density and development standards for such uses consistent with the availability of adequate access and services, land development capacities, agricultural protection, and the preservation of open space.; Local Parks. To recognize existing park sites and to designate and protect those locations designated by the adopted County General Plan for local park use, and to provide development and operation standards for such uses.