[Added 4-7-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016, effective 4-20-2016]
The purpose of the Golf Course District is to permit golf courses including accessory uses and activities that recognize the unique relationship such courses have within a community, allowing commercial recreational opportunities while providing a desirable amenity. The long-term viability of the use and continued compatibility with adjacent uses is encouraged through the provisions of this article.
No building, structure or premises shall be used or occupied and no building or part thereof or other structures shall be so erected or altered, except for one of the following purposes:
A. 
Golf course, public or private.
B. 
Country club.
Customary accessory uses, structures and buildings shall be permitted when located on the same lot as the principal authorized use, provided that such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use.
A. 
Bar, tavern or night club.
B. 
Catering hall.
C. 
Clubhouse.
D. 
Golf driving ranges with no lighting for nighttime use.
E. 
Game room.
F. 
Health club.
G. 
Maintenance facilities.
H. 
Miniature golf.
I. 
Personal service spa.
J. 
Physical therapy facility.
K. 
Residential watchman's quarters.
L. 
Major restaurant with no drive-through, restaurant, take-out restaurant, snack bar, outside seating, and may include indoor or outdoor live music, entertainment, and dancing.
M. 
Other customary accessory uses, structures and buildings shall be permitted when located on the same lot as the principal authorized use, provided that such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use.
A. 
Golf driving ranges for nighttime use.
B. 
All safety netting or screens located on the golf course or golf driving range.
C. 
Outdoor storage of equipment and materials for maintenance facilities.
All uses not expressly permitted are prohibited.
A. 
Minimum lot area.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required lot area shall be 50 acres.
B. 
Minimum width of lot.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required width of lot shall be 200 feet.
C. 
Minimum front yard setback.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required front yard setback shall be 100 feet.
(2) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required front yard setback shall be 150 feet as measured from the property line to the center line of any fairway.
D. 
Minimum side yard setback.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required side yard setback shall be 50 feet.
(2) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required side yard setback shall be 100 feet as measured from the property line to the center line of any fairway.
E. 
Minimum rear yard setback.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required rear yard setback shall be 75 feet.
(2) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum required rear yard setback shall be 125 feet as measured from the property line to the center line of any fairway.
F. 
Maximum permitted floor area ratio (FAR).
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximum permitted FAR shall be 10%.
G. 
Maximum permitted height.
(1) 
The maximum permitted height for all structures shall be 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
H. 
Walls and/or fences.
(1) 
The maximum permitted height for walls or fences shall not exceed six feet in height. Walls or fences shall be made of block and/or wrought iron or other material as approved by the Planning Board such that a minimum 50% of the wall surface remains open unless a solid wall is deemed necessary by the Planning Board for screening or safety purposes.
A. 
Netting.
(1) 
Perimeter netting shall be a maximum of 60 feet in height.
(2) 
Netting shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any property line and 100 feet from any residential use or zone.
B. 
Outdoor storage for maintenance facilities.
(1) 
All outdoor storage shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any residential use or district.
(2) 
All outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view with landscaping from any adjacent residential zoning districts.
Properties previously developed with golf course uses and not in conformance with this article shall be exempt from the dimensional and developmental requirements herein. Proposed alteration or expansion shall be made only in accordance with the provisions of this article.