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Code of Ordinances |
Part III. CODE |
Appendix B. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Article 4. RESTRICTIONS REGARDING PARTICULAR USES |
§ 4.1.16. Recreation and entertainment.
(1)
Special Outdoor Entertainment, Concert or Event of Community Interest.
(a)
Such activities shall not exceed 14 days and may not occur more often than twice in any calendar year.
(b)
Adequate parking and traffic maneuvering space must be located on the same property as the special event.
(c)
Such activities shall not be conducted within 100 feet from any property line.
(d)
No programs involving music or amplified sound may be presented within 200 feet of any residential zoning district or residence.
(e)
Central loudspeakers shall be prohibited.
(f)
Lighting shall be established so that adjacent properties and roadways are not adversely affected and shall be in accordance with Article 6 - "Site Design Standards."
(2)
Carnival, Rodeo, Horse Show, Community Fairs, Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks.
In addition to the requirements set forth in the section above, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(a)
These uses shall not be permitted within 500 feet of the property line of an adjacent residence.
(b)
Facilities shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than 5 feet in height.
(3)
Outdoor Special Events Venues.
In addition to the requirements set forth in the section above, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(a)
Site plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission to ensure compatibility of the facility with the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
(b)
Outdoor activity shall cease by 11:00 p.m.
(4)
Golf Courses and Club Houses, Private Neighborhood Recreation Centers or Swimming Pools, Noncommercial Club or Lodge, Planetarium, Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, and Other Natural Exhibitions.
(a)
Any building or structure shall be set back 100 feet from any property line except where such property line is a street line. In such cases, the front yard setback established for the district shall apply. When a property line is on a natural waterway, a property line set back shall not be required.
(b)
Site plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission to ensure compatibility of the facility with the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
(c)
A fence having a height of not less than 6 feet shall enclose a swimming pool. Swimming pools shall be permitted only upon written approval of the health department to indicate compliance with health department swimming pool regulations.
(d)
Outdoor activity shall cease by 11:00 p.m.
(e)
No fraternal club or lodge may be permitted in a residentially zoned district.
(5)
Wedding Chapels and Indoor Special Event Venues.
(a)
Any building or structure must comply with the same front, side, and rear setbacks as required in each zoning district. When a property line is on a natural waterway, a property line set back shall not be required.
(b)
Adequate parking as per Section 6.8 and traffic maneuvering space must be located on the same property as the special event.
(c)
Site plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission to ensure compatibility of the facility with the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
(d)
Programs involving music or amplified sound must be presented indoors.
b.
Golf Courses and Club Houses, Private Neighborhood Recreation Centers or Swimming Pools, Noncommercial Club or Lodge, Planetarium, aquarium, botanical gardens, and other natural exhibitions.
(1)
In addition to the requirements set forth in the section above, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(a)
Any building or structure shall be set back 100 feet from any property line except where such property line is a street line. In such case, the front yard setback established for the district shall apply. When a property line is on a natural waterway, a property line setback shall not be required.
(b)
Site plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission to ensure compatibility of the facility with the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
(c)
A fence having a height of not less than six feet shall enclose a swimming pool. Swimming pools shall be permitted only upon written approval of the health department to indicate compliance with health department swimming pool regulations.
(d)
Outdoor activity shall cease by 11:00 p.m.
(e)
No fraternal club or lodge may be permitted in a residentially zoned district.
(Ord. No. 2015-04-05, § II, 4-27-15)