a. The O Zone generally will be applied to areas which are most suitable for open space uses because of topography, geology, vegetation, soils, wildlife habitat, scenic prominence, agricultural value or flood hazard.

b. The O Zone is intended to prevent exposure of urban development to unacceptable risks posed by natural hazards and to protect natural resources from disruptive alterations. To these ends, it is further intended to prevent the subdivision of such lands.

c. It will be applied as a permanent zone to areas designated “open space” or “park” on the Clearlake General Plan Land Use Map. (Ord. #248-2020, S2 (Exh. A))