[Added effective 3-11-1983]
A.
Purpose and intent. Waterfront clubs provide large numbers of people
with the opportunity to have access to Norwalk's coastal waters
and to enjoy recreational activities unique to their waterfront location.
Therefore, consistent with the coastal area management water dependency
policy, it is the purpose of this regulation to encourage waterfront
clubs by Special Permit in specified zones. The provisions of these
regulations are intended to ensure that waterfront clubs be compatible
with adjacent residential areas and will maintain the character of
the neighborhood in which they are located.
B.
WATERFRONT CLUBS
Special definition. As used in this Article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A private club providing significant water-related recreation,
such as swimming, boating, marinas, docks, beach and/or pool and which
has adopted a membership policy that is open to anyone regardless
of race, creed or color.
C.
Regulations. Waterfront clubs shall be permitted by Special Permit
in the Island Conservation Zone, AAA, AA, A, C and D Residence Zones,
subject to the following requirements:
[Amended effective 3-17-1995; 6-27-1997]
(1)
Waterfront clubs shall comply with the height and bulk provisions
of the AAA Residence Zone, except that in C Residence Zones, waterfront
clubs shall comply with the C Residence provisions, and in D Residence
Zones, waterfront clubs shall comply with the D Residence provisions.
(2)
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be located in
accordance with the required building setback lines.
(3)
Waterfront clubs, including parking and loading facilities,
shall be effectively screened from view from adjacent streets and
properties.
