Ordinance No. 131 Consolidated Land Use Ordinance

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SECTION 10. OPEN SPACE / RECREATIONAL DISTRICT "OS / R" Intent and Purpose. This zoning district is for land in the City of Gem Lake reserved for: 1) open space or, 2) Recreational uses. There currently is no publicly held open or recreation space within the City of Gem Lake. The only recreational facility within the City is a private golf course and it is the desire of the City to have the golf course property remain recreational in nature. There may be an interest in the future for small neighborhood "parks" in other areas of the City. The City desires that this golf course recreational area space use be continued in the future. Based on past zoning practices, the golf course owner's wishes, and the Cities likely inability to purchase the golf course property, the golf course will continue as a conditional use within residential districts. The land under the golf course is currently zoned as being in the "RE" zoning district. 2. Uses. 1. A golf course shall be a conditional use in residential areas of the City of Gem Lake. 2. Public parks may be provided as part of development formed by a PUD in residential areas in the City. 3. The City will continue to explore options for acquiring true public open spaces or preservation areas, focusing on land which directly impacts the water quality of the water body called Gem Lake. Updated January 2025 — Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 58