lu R/OS - Recreation & Open Space (light green)
This land use category includes property where active recreation is the primary activity and where there is typically no commercial or residential use. The City, County, or State usually owns these properties. Some stormwater management or other utility/institutional uses (e.g., water towers) may be located within these areas.
This land use category includes property where passive recreation (e.g. ATV trail, multi-use trail, cross country skiing, camping, etc.) is the primary activity and where there is typically no commercial or residential use. Recreation areas may also include land that is otherwise developable but which the City chooses to protect to provide a buffer between conflicting uses, such as ATV trails and residential lots.
Appropriate Zoning District The City’s Public Recreation and Forest Reserve (P) district is most appropriate for this future land use category. Policies 1. The City intends to provide sufficient parkland and recreation facilities to meet the recreation demand of City of Gilbert residents.
Appropriate Zoning District The City’s Public Recreation and Forest Reserve District (P) is the most appropriate zoning district for this future land use category. Policies 1. Building development is generally prohibited, except for storage of materials or other uses directly supporting recreational uses. 2. Where ATV or multi-use trails are near residential uses, the City will work to establish screening to mitigate residents’ concerns about noise or light. Screening may include trees or other plantings, berms or fencing, separation of distance or height from the existing residential, and/or other appropriate measures.
future land use categories
P - Park (dark green)
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