The following uses may be allowed in the Multi-Family Residential Districts (MF-A and MF-C) subject to approval in accordance with Chapter 1145:
(a) Churches and other similar places of worship and parish houses provided:
(1) The minimum lot size is three (3) acres.
(2) The minimum lot width is three hundred (300) feet.
(3) The lot is adequate to accommodate the required off-street parking requirements of the church in accordance with Chapter 1185.
(4) The church building is set back from any adjacent residential property line a distance equal to or greater than the height of the structure exclusive of the steeple or spire.
(5) The church lot is accessible to a major arterial in a manner that does not require the passage of traffic through local residential streets.
(6) There is one (1) acre or more per one hundred (100) seats or similar accommodations in the main assembly hall.
Accessory living quarters may be provided on the church lot as a conditional use. The location, density, and the additional lot area required for such uses shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Accessory recreational uses may be provided on the church lot as a conditional use subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Public uses: parks, playgrounds, recreation and community center buildings and grounds, golf courses, public swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreational uses, provided that any principal building or swimming pool used therefore shall be located not less than one-hundred and fifty (150) feet from any other lot in any residential district unless otherwise approved as part of the development plan within a planned development district.
(1) All golf course facilities shall be in accordance with the following provisions in addition to any other conditions required by the Planning and Zoning Commission:
A. The hours of operation of the golf course shall be limited from dawn to dusk to prevent undue disturbance to neighboring uses.
B. All maintenance equipment shall be stored in sheds or other structures and away from view.
C. No hole or green shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of an existing residential structure unless otherwise approved as part of the development plan within a planned district.
D. The Planning and Zoning Commission may require fencing, walls, landscaping, earth mounds or other measures where it is determined that buffering or screening is necessary to manage land use conflicts and/or protect the public safety unless otherwise approved as part of the development plan within a planned district.
F. The minimum floor area requirements for the clubhouse or management structure shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
G. Any golf courses hereinafter constructed within designated areas of Canal Winchester shall occupy not less than one hundred fifty (150) acres.
(2) All private outdoor recreational facilities shall be in accordance with the following provisions in addition to any other conditions required by the Planning and Zoning Commission:
A. Minimum lot area for a private recreational facility shall be no less than six (6) acres.
B. Setbacks: Front = 100 feet for structures and 75 feet for parking; Rear = 75 feet; Side = 75 feet.
C. All structures and playing fields for outdoor recreation shall be located at least two-hundred and fifty (250) feet and drives and parking areas shall be at least fifty (50) feet from any adjacent parcels where residences are a permitted use.
D. Where a landscaped screen is not already required adjacent to another parcel, one (1) deciduous tree shall be provided for every forth (40) feet of parking lot boundary and loading/unloading area, plus a three (3) foot average height continuous planting, hedge, fence wall or earth mound. The same parking lot perimeter screening shall also be provided adjacent to the public right-of-way. At least one tree per 5,000 square feet of parking area shall be provided within the parking lot.
E. All outdoor playing fields, courts and other similar outdoor recreation facilities must be secured at night to prevent unauthorized access. While no lighting will be permitted on any such outdoor recreation facility, security lights may be approved for any permanent facilities at the site.
F. The maximum density allowed on any parcel shall not exceed one (1) field for every five (5) acres.
G. A minimum of thirty-five (35) parking spaces shall be provided for every field at the site. All parking areas shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 1185 of this Zoning Code.
H. A minimum eight (8) foot high landscaped screen or combination mound and plant material with a ninety (90) percent year round opacity shall be provided on any side of the site adjacent to parcels where dwellings are a permitted use. If a mound is used it shall be constructed with no more than a 4:1 slope. Mounds shall not be constructed to restrict the natural flow of surface water to or from the site.
I. Access shall be from an arterial street or commercial collector or shall be provided in a manner that does not cause heavy traffic on residential streets.
J. Permanent toilet facilities, connected to a sanitary sewer or other approved on site disposal system, must be provided with the following minimum number of fixtures: women - 5 toilets and 2 lavatories, men - 1 toilet, 2 urinals and 2 lavatories, additional fixtures must be added at the rate of 3 for every 2 fields over 4 fields per site.
(3) All private indoor recreational facilities shall be in accordance with the following provisions in addition to any other conditions required by the Planning and Zoning Commission:
A. Minimum lot area for an indoor private recreational facility shall be no less than five (5) acres.
B. Setbacks: Front = 100 feet for structures and 75 feet for parking; Rear = 75 feet; Side = 75 feet.
C. Driveways and parking areas shall be at least fifty (50) feet from any adjacent parcels where residences are a permitted use.
D. Where a landscaped screen is not already required adjacent to another parcel, one (1) deciduous tree shall be provided for every forty (40) feet of parking lot boundary and loading/unloading area, plus a three (3) foot average height continuous planting, hedge, fence wall or earth mound. The same parking lot perimeter screening shall also be provided adjacent to the public right-of-way. At least one tree per 5,000 square feet of parking area shall be provided within the parking lot.
E. No exterior lighting shall be positioned so as to extend glare on adjacent property or public right-of-way.
F. All activities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.
G. Access shall be from an arterial street or commercial collector or shall be provided in a manner that does not cause heavy traffic on residential streets.
(c) Public and private schools.
(d) Accessory structures used as private kennels.
(Ord. 25-09. Passed 5-4-09.)