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A special exception may be granted for a golf driving range, including teaching and training facilities and the incidental sales and service of golf equipment. Where allowed in a commercial zone, it is subject to the requirements of the zone. Where allowed in a residential zone, it is subject to the following requirements:
(a) The minimum building setback from all property lines is 50 feet.
(b) The maximum building height is 15 feet.
(c) Berms may be required, if needed to screen the parking and tee-off areas from nearby residences or other uses.
(d) The Board has authority to regulate hours of operation and the level of activity.
(e) The Board must find that:
(1) The site is large enough to protect adjacent properties from errant golf shots and from visual and other potential impacts. The Board may consider the use of mitigation measures when making this determination.
(2) The property has direct access to a public road that:
(A) Is built to primary or higher standards;
(B) Is of sufficient width and capacity to accommodate the traffic generated by the golf driving range; and
(C) Provides safe access without detrimental impact on the adjoining neighborhood.
(3) Development is in accordance with planning board guidelines or other criteria for the protection of environmentally sensitive features.
(f) The Board must review the special exception every two years.
Conditions may be imposed by the Board of Appeals in accordance with §59-G-1.22.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 11-65, § 2; Ord. No. 11-86, § 1; Ord. No. 12-40, § 2; Ord. No. 13-76, §1; Ord. No. 14-47, § 1.)
Editor’s note—Section 59-G-2.25 [formerly §59-159] is quoted in part and cited in County Council for Montgomery County v. District Land Company, 274 Md. 691, 337 A.2d 712 (1975).