(a) Membership. All camps shall be active members in the American Camp Association (ACA) or similar accrediting organization.
(b) Health. The camp shall comply with all relevant regulations enforced by the county health department. Inspection reports from the county health department shall be submitted to the town on an annual basis to ensure the camp is complying with minimum standards established for dining facilities, sleeping quarters, and other uses.
(c) Building footprint coverage area. No single building shall have a building footprint larger than 10,000 square feet. The sum total of all building footprints shall not exceed six percent of the total land area.
(d) Tall buildings. Camps shall be permitted tall buildings not to exceed 45 feet, as measured from the average finish grade at the building foundation line to the highest point of the roof ridgeline. The tall building to land area ratio shall not exceed one tall building per 20 acres of land area.
(e) Building separation. Buildings may be clustered together, provided no building may be closer than 20 feet to another building.
(f) Setbacks. Buildings not exceeding 35 feet, as measured from the average finish grade at the building foundation line to the highest point of the roof ridgeline, shall be set back at least 100 feet from the centerline of any abutting primary or secondary street, and at least 100 feet of any adjoining property line. Except, however, in relation to the lake shoreline, buildings not exceeding 35 feet in height may be closer than 100 feet but shall be no closer than 35 feet to the lake shoreline in any case. Any building taller than 35 feet, as measured from the average finish grade at the building foundation line to the highest point of the roof ridgeline, shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the lake shoreline.
(g) Architecture. The exterior architecture design of any building or other structure shall complement the existing character of buildings located on adjacent properties. Further, any structure visible from the lake shall compliment the natural setting in which it is located.
(h) Ingress/egress. A maximum of two driveways shall be permitted, provided both are no wider than 25 feet and not located closer than 200 feet from one another as measured from entrance to entrance. Each driveway shall be located to minimize disruption of normal traffic flow on public streets.
(i) Parking. One parking space per four seats in the dining hall or one space per four beds, whichever is greater. Parking areas shall be discreetly located and screened from view from adjoining properties, public streets, and the lake. Parking areas may either be constructed of gravel, concrete, asphalt, or a semi-pervious surface. In any case, the parking spaces shall be clearly delineated and designed in accordance with town standards.
(j) Signs. Signs shall comply with the residential standards set forth for the R-3 Resort Residential Zoning District.
(k) Landscaping/buffer strips. Landscaping and buffer strips shall be provided to maintain visual compatibility with the neighborhood and surrounding uses. Landscaping and buffer strips shall mostly consist of plant and tree species native to the Southern Mountains.
(l) Noise. Public announcement systems shall be permitted while camp is in session or nonemergency purposes only from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. so as to not disrupt the tranquility of the neighborhood. However, a one-time, lights-out announcement, no later than 10:00 p.m., shall be permitted while camp is in session.
(m) Lighting. Lighting shall be permitted throughout the camp to ensure a safe environment for campers. Light fixtures shall cast the light emitted downward and be of a residential size and type. The coverage area of the light emitted shall not spill over onto adjoining properties in any manner.
(n) Lake use. The town lake use regulations shall apply at all times. A certified lifeguard shall be on duty when campers are engaged in water sports such as swimming or other types of water activities.
(Code 1989, § 92.050; Ord. of 1-10-2006; Ord. No. 21-05-11, 5-11-2021)