TABLE 155.4217.A.3, MINIMUM SEPARATION FROM CERTAIN EXISTING USES OR ZONING 1

TABLE 155.4217.A.3, MINIMUM SEPARATION FROM CERTAIN EXISTING USES OR ZONING 1
Existing Use/Zoning	Minimum Separation
Another amusement arcade	1,000 feet 2
Gaming establishment
Atlantic Boulevard Overlay district (AOD)	500 feet 3
NOTES: 1. Compliance with these separation standards shall not be affected by the subsequent establishment of one of the uses from which separation is required, or the subsequent establishment of AOD zoning, on a property closer than the required separation distance. In such a case, the amusement arcade shall be construed as continuing to comply with the separation standards. 2. Separation shall be measured as the shortest distance between the property lines of lots containing the amusement arcade and the use from which separation is required. 3. Separation shall be measured as the shortest distance between the property lines of the lot containing the amusement arcade and the nearest AOD zoning district boundary.

B. Arena, Stadium, or Amphitheater

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

An arena, stadium, or amphitheater is a building or structure designed or intended for use for spectator sports, entertainment events, expositions, and other public gatherings. Such uses may or may not include lighting facilities for illuminating the field or stage area, concessions, parking facilities, and maintenance areas.

3. Standards

Any arena, stadium, or amphitheater shall comply with the following standards:

a. The use shall be located on a site with an area of at least five acres.

b. The use shall be located on a site that, at the primary point of access, has at least 200 feet of frontage on an arterial street.

c. Access points to the site shall be located and designed to minimize traffic to and through local streets in residential neighborhoods.

d. Safety fences, up to the height of eight feet, shall be provided as necessary to protect the general health, safety, and welfare.

C. Auditorium or Theater

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

An auditorium is a building or structure designed or intended for use for presentation of dramatic, musical, or live performances, other entertainment and cultural events, and/or other public gatherings, all occurring inside a structure typically limited to a capacity of 500 or fewer seats. This use does not include motion picture theaters.

D. Bowling Alley or Skating Rink

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A bowling alley or skating rink is an indoor establishment providing bowling lanes for the sport of bowling or facilities for participant skating (ice or roller). Accessory uses may include equipment rental, snack bars, and the like.

E. Gaming Establishment

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A gaming establishment is a state-licensed commercial pari-mutuel facility where patrons participate in a game and wager money or something of value on its outcome of a game—including, but not limited to card games and slot machines. The use is also commonly known as a casino. The use does not include bingo and other games of change operated by charitable, nonprofit, or veterans' organizations, where the net proceeds from conducting such games are used for charitable, civic, community, benevolent, religious, or scholastic works or similar endeavors.

F. Golf Course

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A golf course is a tract of land laid out with at least nine holes for playing the game of golf and improved with tees, greens, fairways, and hazards. Accessory uses of a golf course may include a clubhouse (with or without eating facilities), shelters, a driving range, putting green, maintenance facilities, an irrigation system, and outdoor storage of materials and equipment.

G. Golf Driving Range

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A golf driving range is a limited land area on which golf players do not walk, but onto which they drive golf balls from a common driving tee. Accessory uses may include a concessions stand, netting, exterior lighting fixtures, putting greens, as well as maintenance and outdoor storage areas. This use does not include a golf course.

H. Miniature Golf Course

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A miniature golf course is a recreational facility for the playing of a novelty version of golf with a putter, typically with artificial playing surfaces and theme-oriented obstacles such as bridges and tunnels.

I. Motion Picture Theater

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A motion picture theater is a building or part of a building devoted to showing motion pictures.

J. Racing Facility, Dog or Horse

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A dog or horse racing facility consists of a racetrack or racetracks used primarily for the spectator-oriented racing of greyhounds, thoroughbred horses, or quarter horses, or for harness racing. The facility may also include seating, concession areas, related retail sales, and dog or horse boarding facilities. If the facility is a licensed pari-mutuel wagering facility under Chapter 849 of the Florida Statutes, it may include cardrooms (in which authorized card games are played for money or other things of value) and/or slot machines, subject to state licensing requirements and regulations.

3. Standards

A dog or horse racing facility shall comply with the following standards:

a. The facility shall be located on a site with an area of at least fifteen acres.

b. The facility shall be located on a site that, at the primary point of access, has at least 200 feet of frontage on an arterial street.

c. Access points to the site shall be located and designed to minimize traffic to and through local streets in residential neighborhoods.

d. Safety fences, up to the height of eight feet, shall be provided as necessary to protect the general health, safety, and welfare.

K. Racquet Sports Facility

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A racquet sports facility is a commercial or membership recreational facility consisting of indoor or outdoor courts for the playing of tennis, racquetball, or squash. The facility may include a clubhouse, related retail sales, and concession areas.

L. Sport Shooting and Training Range

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A sports shooting and training range is any area that is designed or operated for the use of firearms, rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, skeet, trap, black powder, BB guns, air guns, or similar devices, or any other type of sport or training shooting.

3. Standards

A sports shooting and training range shall comply with the following standards:

a. The range shall be located within a fully enclosed structure.

b. The owners, operator, tenant, or occupants of a sport shooting and training range shall implement appropriate environmental management practices for containing, controlling, and removing lead from the range in accordance with Best Management Practices for Environmental Stewardship of Florida Shooting Ranges (Florida Department of Environmental Protection).

M. Other Indoor Commercial or Membership Recreation/Entertainment Use

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

Other indoor commercial recreation/entertainment uses include any private indoor (entirely within an enclosed structure) use providing for sport and recreation activities that are operated or carried on primarily for financial gain, and that is not specifically listed in the principal use tables. Examples include, but are not limited to, health and fitness centers, spas, gymnastic facilities, and dancehalls.

N. Other Outdoor Commercial or Membership Recreation/Entertainment Use

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

Other outdoor commercial recreation/entertainment uses include any private outdoor use providing for sports, recreation, and entertainment activities that are operated or carried on primarily for financial gain, and that is not specifically listed in the principal use tables. Examples include, but are limited to go-cart racing, race-track, or dirt-track facilities, privately-owned outdoor commercial tourist attractions, water parks, amusement parks, campgrounds, and privately-owned active sports facilities such as ball fields and paintball fields. This can also include an open lot or part of an open lot and auxiliary facilities devoted primarily to the showing of motion pictures on a paid admission basis to patrons seated on outdoor seats.

3. Standards

A outdoor commercial recreation/entertainment use shall comply with the following standards:

a. The facility shall be located on a site with an area of at least five acres.

b. The facility shall be located on a site that, at the primary point of access, has at least 200 feet of frontage on an arterial street.

c. Access points to the site shall be located and designed to minimize traffic to and through local streets in residential neighborhoods.

d. Safety fences, up to the height of eight feet, shall be provided as necessary to protect the general health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12; Am. Ord. 2013-37, passed 1-22-13; Am. Ord. 2014-16, passed 1-28-14)

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