Town of Bethany Beach, DE Article XIII Municipal, Open Space, Recreation Facilities and Educational District (MORE)

[Added 4-21-2006 by Ord. No. 410[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Article XII, PROS Park, Recreation Facilities and Open Space District, added 6-20-2003 by Ord. No. 375.

§ 425-78 Legislative intent.

The purpose of this district is to provide for areas within the Town which are owned by or under the possession and control of the Town for the use, recreation, entertainment and enjoyment of the employees of the Town, the general public, residents and property owners of the Town, subject to such regulations as the Town Council deems appropriate.

§ 425-79 Dimensional regulations.

A. No minimum street frontage requirement.

B. Maximum lot coverage shall be 80%.

C. Yard setbacks:

(1) Front yard setback: none.

(2) Rear yard setback: five feet for buildings and structures (except fencing), where abutting a residential district.

(3) Side yard setback: five feet for buildings and structures (except fencing), where abutting a residential district; otherwise, none.

D. Minimum lot area: there shall be no minimum lot area requirement.

§ 425-80 Uses permitted.

The following uses shall be permitted in municipally owned/leased properties in the MORE District:

A. Educational use, such as but not limited to, museums and nature centers.

B. Municipal use, such as but not limited to, town halls, law enforcement facilities, public works facilities, water and stormwater management facilities.

C. Offices, in connection with on-site municipal, educational, recreational or community use.

D. Lawns, flowerbeds, trees and other plantings, landscaping, or other horticultural displays.

E. Beach and bathing areas, including related lifeguard and public safety facilities, buildings, and structures; showers and changing rooms; concessions authorized by the Town pursuant to Article II of Town Code Chapter 123.

F. Athletic fields (e.g., baseball, football, soccer); basketball, tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, and racquetball courts; skateboard and rollerblade parks; swimming and wading pools; and other similar athletic facilities.

G. Bandstands, stages, pavilions, and platforms, open to the elements or partially enclosed, including related public address and sound amplification systems, lighting, seating, storage and changing areas.

H. Parks and open spaces, including pavilions, gazebo, and related facilities; walking, jogging, and/or bicycle paths; nature trails, and observation towers.

I. Accessory buildings and structures related to and necessary or convenient to the primary intended use (e.g., public buildings, public restrooms, benches and picnic tables, equipment storage facilities, fencing; directional, instructional, or identification signage).

J. Accessory parking designated and reserved for persons enjoying the primary intended use.

§ 425-81 Regulation of activities: hours of operation.

The Town Council may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt such rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures governing the use of any or all MORE-zoned lands by the public, including dates and times of operation, admission requirements, and safety regulations.

§ 425-82 Off-street parking.

There shall be no off-street parking requirement.