Open Space
Rolling hills, miles of walking trails, shimmering lagoons – these beautiful open spaces give residents a break from their daily routines and attract visitors year round. When combined with the already anticipated open space preservation required by the city’s general plan and the California Environmental Quality Act, and additional properties acquired in concert with the city’s Habitat Management Plan, the growth management standard brought the projected amount of open space at buildout to approximately 40 percent. Current calculations estimate that 37.8 percent of the city is already designated as open space, with 76.7 percent of that being natural open space such as native habitats, lagoons and streams.
Who must comply with the City of Carlsbad’s open space zoning regulations?
It does not make a difference who owns the land; the property owner must comply with the open space zoning regulations. The City of Carlsbad possesses a small percentage of open space, relieving taxpayers of the burden of funding, maintenance and liability.
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Carlsbad Flower Fields
Springtime in the city means that the picturesque Flower Fields are in full bloom.
