An electronic gaming operation is allowed as a permitted use in Community Shopping, Light Industry Districts, or height districts as well as in all commercial operations in unzoned areas. This use will not be allowed as a permitted use in Village District. If this requirement is met, the proposed electronic gaming operation shall be subject to the following standards, in addition to any requirements of any other county ordinance that might apply:
(A) Hours of operation. Limited to 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., seven days per week.
(B) Alcohol sales or consumption. Prohibited.
(C) Food or beverage service or distribution. Shall meet the requirements of the Greene County Health Department, including any and all permits and licenses.
(D) Occupancy limit. Shall be set by the Fire Marshal for the establishment prior to submission of the electronic gaming operations permit application.
(E) Maximum daily cash payout. Shall not exceed $600. Winnings that exceed this amount shall be paid out in the form of a check or credit. All establishments engaged in internet and sweepstakes operations must comply with all reporting requirements regulated by the Internal Revenue Service.
(F) Off-street parking. One space for every terminal/computer plus one per employee shall be provided. In addition, whether in a zoned or unzoned area, all parking must comply with the off-street parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. If pervious pavement is used, this requirement may be reduced by 25%. A driveway permit will be needed from NC Department of Transportation for any stand alone buildings.
(G) Location.
(1) Electronic gaming operations shall be located a minimum distance of 1,000 feet, measured in a straight line in any direction from closest point of the building and parking lot of the proposed business to the property line of any of the following:
(a) A residence or a residential district.
(b) A place of worship or other religious institution.
(c) A day care center or facility, public school, and/or private school.
(d) A public park, playground, and/or library.
(e) Another electronic gaming operation.
(f) An adult entertainment establishment as regulated by the County of Greene.
(2) Electronic gaming operations may be within 1,000 feet of a residence if only one residence is within a 1,000 foot radius of the electronic gaming operation site and the owner of the residence signs an approval agreement. The approval agreement shall be recorded with the Greene County Register of Deeds.
(3) Each applicant shall submit a current, straight-line drawing depicting the straight-line measurements to each use listed above (divisions (G)(1)(a) through (G)(1)(f) of this section) that is within 1,200 feet. Such uses shall be considered existing or established if they are in place or actively under construction at the time an application is submitted.
(4) For zoned areas, residential districts shall be based upon the most current official zoning map. For an unzoned area, whether or not it is a residential district shall be as determined by the Planning Director or designee.
(H) Sewage disposal. The Health Department shall test the lot for adequate sewage disposal characteristics. If the lot meets minimum requirements, the Health Department shall submit an improvements permit and construction authorization to the Planning and Development Department.
(Ord. passed 8-20-12)