Development standards applicable to particular cultural, entertainment and recreational uses identified in Table 155-8, Table of Permitted Uses include:
(A) Amusement or water parks, fairgrounds.
(1) Minimum building setbacks. All buildings and structures shall be a minimum of 500 feet from any residentially-zoned or used lot.
(2) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the city code of ordinances.
(3) Parking. The Board of Adjustment shall not grant the permit unless it finds that the parking generated by the facility can be accommodated without undue disruption to or interference with the normal flow of traffic or with the right of adjacent and surrounding property owners.
(4) Vehicular access. The use shall have direct access to an arterial or higher capacity street.
(5) Security fencing. Security fencing, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be provided along the entire boundary of the facility.
(6) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(B) Athletic fields.
(1) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the city code of ordinances.
(2) Parking. The Board of Adjustment shall not grant the permit unless it finds that the parking generated by the facility can be accommodated without undue disruption to or interference with the normal flow of traffic or with the right of adjacent and surrounding property owners.
(3) Vehicular access. Principal vehicular access must be from a collector or higher capacity road for any facility greater than three acres in size that generates an average daily traffic volume of over 200 or more trips per day.
(4) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(C) Auditorium, coliseum or stadium.
(1) Minimum development area: five acres.
(2) Minimum use separation: arena, auditorium or stadium facilities shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any adjoining residentially-used or zoned property.
(3) Vehicular access to arena, auditorium or stadium facilities shall be from a major thoroughfare road. Access points shall be located so as to minimize vehicular traffic to and through local residential streets.
(4) All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(D) Batting cages, outdoor.
(1) Minimum building setbacks. All buildings and structures shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any residentially-zoned or used lot.
(2) Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.
(3) Security fencing. Fencing, netting or other control measures shall be provided around three sides of the batting area so as to prevent baseballs from leaving the designated area.
(4) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(5) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the city code of ordinances.
(E) Campground/RV park.
(1) Additional requirements.
(a) The minimum development area of a campground/RV park shall be three acres. A minimum of 15 tent or RV spaces shall be included within the campground/RV park.
(b) A campsite shall not be used as a permanent place of abode, dwelling or business for indefinite periods of time. Continuous occupancy extending beyond three months in any 12-month period shall be presumed to be permanent occupancy.
(c) Any action toward removal of wheels of a RV, park model RV or travel trailer except for temporary purposes of repair or to attach the trailer to the ground for stabilizing purposes shall be prohibited.
(d) All campsites proposed for sale shall be recorded with divisions (E)(1)(b) and (c) above as deed restrictions.
(e) Accessory uses shall be so designed and developed so as to blend with the park’s design and natural setting. The uses shall be clearly accessory to the principal use as a campground/recreational vehicle park. Accessory uses shall include management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, dumping stations, showers, coin-operated laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to the operation of the park.
(f) Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health or safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors or other adverse influences, and no portion subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding, subsidence or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards.
(g) Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of the recreational vehicle park shall be paved, or covered with stone screenings, or other solid materials, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust. A soil sedimentation control plan shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 156.
(h) Surface drainage plans for the entire tract shall be reviewed to determine whether the proposed plan is compatible with the surrounding existing drainage pattern and relevant drainage plans, prior to issuance of site plan approval and building permits. No permit shall be issued if compliance with the flood damage prevention standards of Chapter 156 cannot be met or where it is determined that the plan is incompatible with surrounding areas.
(2) Dimensional requirements.
(a) Maximum density shall be limited to 15 campsites per net acre, excluding public areas, rights-of-way, watercourses and other areas as may be set forth.
(b) Individual campsites shall not contain less than 2,800 square feet. To the greatest extent possible, campsites shall be developed to preserve their natural character. The portion of the campsite intended to accommodate a recreational vehicle or tent shall be level and well drained.
(c) Recreational vehicles shall be separated from each other and from other structures within the campground/RV park by at least 15 feet. Any accessory structures such as attached awnings, carports or individual storage facilities shall, for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered part of the recreational vehicle.
(d) Recreational vehicle sites and off-street parking spaces shall not be within the setback areas required for main buildings or principal structures.
(e) Setback areas for recreational vehicle sites shall contain natural vegetation or be landscaped and shall be used for no other purposes.
(f) The minimum setback of any building, structure or recreational vehicle site from a public road right-of-way shall be the same as that required for a principal building in the zoning district in which the park is located.
(g) The minimum setback from a private, interior street shall be 20 feet from the edge of pavement.
(h) The minimum exterior side property line setback, when abutting residentially used or zoned areas, shall be 50 feet. In all other cases, the exterior side property line setback shall be at least 25 feet.
(i) The minimum exterior rear property line setback, when abutting residentially used or zoned areas, shall be 50 feet. In all other cases, the exterior rear property line setback shall be at least 30 feet.
(3) Additional access and street requirements.
(a) Individual campsites shall not have direct vehicular access to a public street. All campsites shall directly abut and have access to a private, interior road contained within the campground/RV park.
(b) Entrance driveways shall be located not closer than 150 feet from the intersection of public roads.
(c) Interior access roads shall conform to the construction standards for private streets in Chapter 158. Street plans and profiles shall be submitted with the site plan for review and approval. Streets shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the type and volume of anticipated traffic and, in any case, shall meet the following minimum pavement width requirements:
1. One-way with no parking: minimum 15 feet in width; and
2. Two-way with no parking: minimum 24 feet in width.
(d) Entrances and exits to campgrounds/RV parks shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park and to minimize marginal friction with free movement of traffic into and out of the park. An entrance or exit shall not require a turn at an acute angle for vehicles moving in the direction intended. Radii of curbs and pavements at intersections shall be such as to facilitate easy turning movements for vehicles with trailers attached. No impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained which obscures the view of an approaching driver in the right lane of the road within: 100 feet where the speed limit is 45 mph; or within 150 feet where the speed limit is over 45 mph or any portion of the approach lane of the access way within 25 feet of its intersection with the right hand of the lane.
(4) Additional parking requirements.
(a) There shall be at least three off-road parking spaces designated in a campground/RV park for each two campsites. At least one space must be provided on each campsite with any residual spaces provided within 100 feet of the site.
(b) Each campsite shall contain a stabilized vehicular parking pad of paving or other suitable material.
(c) No more than one recreational vehicle may be parked on an individual campsite.
(5) Utility requirements.
(a) On-site water or sewer facilities shall not be permitted on any campsite. Proposals for dumping stations and common toilets and restrooms, laundries and baths shall have the approval and be subject to the requirements of the County Health Department and/or the city.
(b) All water supply facilities shall have the approval of the city and the State Division of Health Services. All sewer facilities improvements shall have the approval of the city and the State Division of Environmental Management.
(c) All water and sewer improvements within the campground/RV park shall comply with the State Building Code for Plumbing.
(F) Electronic gaming operations.
(1) Defined. Any business enterprise, whether as a principal or an accessory use, where persons utilize electronic machines, including, but not limited to, computers and gaming terminals, to conduct games of chance, including sweepstakes and where cash, merchandise or other items of value are redeemed or otherwise distributed, whether or not the value of the distribution is determined by electronic games played or by predetermined odds. This term includes, but is not limited to internet cafes, internet sweepstakes, phone tree game machines, beach sweepstakes or cybercafés. This does not include any lottery approved by the state.
(2) Additional requirements.
(a) The maximum number of machines/terminals/computers for any electronic gaming operation business is 20.
(b) If food or beverage is served, the establishment must meet the requirements of the County Health Department, including any and all necessary permits and/or licenses.
(c) The establishment must be a minimum of 500 feet from any building being used as a dwelling.
(d) The establishment must be a minimum of 1,000 feet from any other organization engaged in an electronic gaming operations business.
(e) The establishment must be a minimum of 1,000 feet from any established religious institution/synagogue, school, daycare center/home, library, public park, recreation area or motion picture establishment where “G” or “PG” rated movies are shown to the general public on a regular basis.
(f) The applicant shall submit a site plan that meets Appendix A, and which also shows:
1. All existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site and also shows all existing electronic gaming businesses, including the size and location of each, within 1,000 feet of the site; and
2. The property lines of any established religious institution/synagogue, school, daycare center/home; library, public park, recreation area or motion picture establishment where “G” or “PG” rated movies are shown to the general public on a regular basis that is within 1,000 feet of the site. A use shall be considered
EXISTING or ESTABLISHED if it is in existence at the time an application is submitted.
(g) Measurement of distance separation shall be in a straight line from the closest point of the buildings at which the internet café/ sweepstakes business is located.
(G) Go-cart raceway.
(1) Minimum property setbacks. All buildings and structures, including raceways, shall be a minimum of 500 feet from any lot.
(2) Vehicular access. The use shall have direct access to an arterial or higher capacity street.
(3) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(4) Security fencing. Security fencing, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be provided along the entire boundary of the facility.
(5) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(H) Private club or recreational facility, other.
(1) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the city code of ordinances.
(2) Parking. The permit issuing authority shall not grant the permit unless it finds that the parking generated by the facility can be accommodated without undue disruption to or interference with the normal flow of traffic or with the right of adjacent and surrounding property owners.
(3) Vehicular access. Principal vehicular access must be from a collector or higher capacity road for any facility greater than three acres in size that generates an average daily traffic volume of over 200 or more trips per day.
(4) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(5) Setbacks: All activities and facilities shall be located at least 30 feet from any property line.
(I) Public park or recreational facility, other.
(1) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the city code of ordinances.
(2) Parking. The permit issuing authority shall not grant the permit unless it finds that the parking generated by the facility can be accommodated without undue disruption to or interference with the normal flow of traffic or with the right of adjacent and surrounding property owners.
(3) Vehicular access. Principal vehicular access must be from a collector or higher capacity road for any facility greater than three acres in size that generates an average daily traffic volume of over 200 or more trips per day.
(4) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(5) Setbacks. All activities and facilities shall be located at least 30 feet from any property line.
(J) Race track operation.
(1) Minimum site area. The minimum site area shall be 40 acres.
(2) Minimum property setbacks. All buildings and structures, including raceways, shall be a minimum of 500 feet from any residentially-zoned or used lot.
(3) Vehicular access. The use shall have direct access to an arterial or higher capacity street.
(4) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(5) Security fencing. Security fencing, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be provided along the entire boundary of the facility.
(6) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(7) Dust. All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner that prevents dust from adversely impacting adjoining properties.
(8) Parking. The permit-issuing authority shall not grant the permit unless the authority finds that the parking generated by the facility can be accommodated without undue disruption to or interference with the normal flow of traffic or with the right of adjacent and surrounding property owners.
(K) Riding academy, riding stables, equestrian facility.
(1) Minimum lot area. The minimum development area shall be three acres. Parcels shall contain the following minimum lot area for horses kept on the property: two acres of gross lot area for one horse and one acre for each additional horse.
(2) Use separation. There shall be minimum 200-foot distance between manure storage areas, barns or stables and any adjacent residentially-zoned property.
(3) Noise. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(4) Dust. All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner that prevents dust from adversely impacting adjoining properties.
(5) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(L) Shooting range, indoor. The facility shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be designed to absorb sound and shall be designed to meet the standards for indoor shooting ranges as established by the National Rifle Association.
(M) Shooting range, outdoor. The facility shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be designed to absorb sound and shall be designed to meet the standards for outdoor shooting ranges as established by the National Rifle Association.
(1) No structure or operational activity shall be located within 50 feet of a public street right-of-way.
(2) The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(3) All outdoor shooting ranges shall be established with the line of fire perpendicular to and away from a road right-of-way. The line of fire is a line which passes through the firing point and bisects the target. The backstop or target area shall be located not less than 500 feet from the street right-of-way.
(4) Sites adjacent to more than one street right-of-way must designate the higher classified street as the front, and set the line of fire perpendicular thereto. Any resultant line of fire parallel to a street must be a minimum distance of 200 feet from and parallel to the street right-of-way.
(5) Operation:
1. All backstops shall be constructed a minimum of 500 feet from a residence located to the rear and/or side of the backstop. The design of the backstop shall be as approved by the National Rifle Association (NRA).
2. The firearms used in outdoor shooting ranges shall be approved by the NRA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
3. The operators of the outdoor shooting range shall be responsible for maintaining adequate fire protection.
(6) The Zoning Administrator shall coordinate the review of a request for an outdoor shooting range with the City Police Department and/or the County Sheriff’s Department.
(N) Projection screen theater, outdoor.
(1) No part of any theater screen, projection booth or other building shall be located closer than 500 feet to any residential district or closer than 50 feet to any property line or public right-of-way.
(2) A parking space shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any residential district.
(3) The theater screen (patron viewing side) shall not be visible from a major street or highway.
(4) The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(5) All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line shall not exceed 0.3 onto adjacent residential sites and 1.0 onto adjacent nonresidential sites and public rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the standards delineated in Chapter 157.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011)