The safety standards provided in this Section shall apply to all motor sports facilities that operate in the County of Greenville. Existing motor sports facilities shall have twelve (12) months from the effective date of this Article to demonstrate full compliance. In evaluating whether the operational and safety standards have been met, the County of Greenville may consider the type and size of racing events, size of parcel, frequency of racing events and other relevant factors. The motor sports facility shall meet all of the following operational and safety standards:
(A) Lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be installed and operated in such a manner as to protect the streets and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.
(B) Parking. Each motor sport facility shall have a designated on-site parking area adequate to accommodate spectators for the events and prevent off-site parking. Adequacy is intended to prevent unauthorized off-site parking along public rights of way, parking on property of others who do not consent to the parking and parking on-site that allows for ease of flow of egress and ingress. Off-site parking may be used to accommodate spectators provided egress and ingress from off-site property does not create a safety hazard or interfere with the property rights of surrounding property owners. All parking facilities shall have adequate and safe ingress and egress. However, new motor sports facilities shall be subject all applicable County Ordinances governing commercial parking lot development.
(C) Fire Suppression. Adequate fire suppression resources shall be required for each motor sports facility which shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire District providing fire protection for the site where the facility is located.
(D) Dust Control. Adequate dust suppression measures shall be required to prevent the encroachment of dust onto adjoining properties. For facilities utilizing a dirt racing surface, suppression should include, but is not limited to, provisions and exercise of the timely application of water to the racing surface.
(E) Decibels. All motor vehicles participating in a racing event shall be designed to keep vehicle noise in compliance with the NHRA standard of 95 dbA (A-weighted sound pressure level scale) measured in a stationary test. Vehicle sound must be measured by a properly calibrated decibel meter from a distance of 50 feet, at a right angle to the vehicle, with the vehicle at a no-load revolutions per minute (RPM) of 3,500.
(Ord. 3851, § 8, passed 11-16-2004)