Township of Mount Laurel, NJ Article XXIII Outdoor Recreation Conservation Zone

[Added 7-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-10[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance adopted the entirety of the "whereas" clauses included in its preamble by reference as if they were Section 1 of the ordinance. A complete copy of the ordinance is on file in the Township's offices.

§ 154-169 Purpose.

There is hereby created a new Zoning Code Article XXIII that designates a new Township zone known as Outdoor Recreation Conservation. The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Conservation Zone is to promote the continuation of open space and natural features adjacent to fully developed residential areas; to provide relief from the stress of nearby urban development and to provide for the retention of flora and fauna habitat; to provide for forest preservation; and to provide for porous open ground for water absorption in an area that is developed close to New Jersey freshwater wetlands and too close to flood zones.

§ 154-170 Applicability.

Block 1103, Lots 2, 6.01, 2.011, 2.014, 8.03, 2.012, 2.013, 10, 16.01 and Block 1003, Lots 6 and 7.04 are hereby zoned as Outdoor Recreation Conservation.

§ 154-171 Permitted principal uses.

Principal permitted uses in the Outdoor Recreation Conservation Zone are:

A. Golf course;

B. Golf driving range;

C. Clubhouse including restaurant;

D. Swimming pools;

E. Locker rooms for pools, including showers and bathroom facilities;

F. Cooking and eating facilities associated with the swim club;

G. Golf shop and golf cart building.

§ 154-172 Permitted accessory uses.

Permitted accessory uses are:

A. Equipment storage and repair buildings;

B. Customary accessory uses associated with the principal uses.

C. Electric vehicle charging stations or EVSE make ready parking spaces shall be permitted as an accessory use in this district.

[Added 2-28-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-9]

§ 154-173 Bulk area standards.

The minimum gross tract area shall be 247 acres.

§ 154-174 Zoning map amendment.

The lands located at Block 1103, Lots 2, 6.01, 2.011, 2.014, 8.03, 2.012, 2.013, 10, 16.01 and Block 1003, Lots 6 and 7.04 are hereby directed to be designated on the Mount Laurel Township Zoning Map as Outdoor Recreation Conservation and the Township Engineer is directed forthwith to make these changes.