The purpose of the S-1 zone is to allow those recreational uses that benefit the public, whether publicly or privately owned and operated, which are municipal in character and commonly conducted out-of-doors, together with accessory uses as are necessary or normally associated with such outdoor recreation use, and to establish standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses.
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)
This is not an all-inclusive list but is only intended to provide examples of the types of uses and permitted business activities allowed:
A. 
Community recreation facilities, open or enclosed, such as: swimming pools; tennis courts, basketball courts or other playing surfaces; picnic areas; recreation pavilions; or other similar recreation areas and facilities; (Note: such uses may be publicly managed and controlled, privately owned and operated, or exclusively for use by members of a business, association, or nonprofit neighborhood group); and,
B. 
Golf courses including fairways, greens, sand traps, tee boxes, driving ranges and practice putting greens, on sites of at least seventy-five acres.
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)
The following uses shall be permitted when incidental to and necessary for the conduct of other uses permitted by this district:
A. 
Clubhouses of the type and character normally associated with golf courses including restaurants, bars and lounges, and meeting rooms located therein;
B. 
Public restrooms, shower facilities, and clothes-changing rooms for recreation participants;
C. 
Vehicular parking lots (including both passenger automobiles and golf cars), truck loading facilities, and structural enclosures for refuse bins;
D. 
Buildings and outdoor storage yards for maintenance equipment, provided that any outdoor storage is enclosed by a six (6) foot high masonry wall;
E. 
Signs, provided non-illuminated, and subject to Ordinance 91 [chapter 10 of these zoning regulations];
F. 
Stormwater drainage basins, both as independent uses, and integrated with park use, provided that any dual drainage-park use is in compliance with Section 811 of this Ordinance and Section 5.17.4 of Ordinance 0035 (Subdivisions), as applicable.
G. 
Landscaping and other open space amenities;[.]
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)
A. 
Shops for the sale, rental and repair of specialized recreational equipment rental facilities and repair shops, provided the items provided for sale, or rent, or intended for repair are related to a use otherwise permitted by this District;
B. 
Light poles and facilities to permit evening recreation activities, provided such exterior lighting is shielded and directed away from any adjoining residential use;
C. 
Amusement parks including such activities as miniature golf, batting cages, and water slides;
D. 
Race tracks for miniature vehicles;
E. 
Illuminated signage provided that the lighting intensity and area of illumination does not detract from the residential character of any nearby residential areas.
F. 
Ground-mounted cellular telecommunication support structures, with appurtenant antennas and equipment storage facilities, provided such facilities and equipment are integrated with light poles intended to illuminate outdoor recreation play areas.
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)
The following standards shall control the minimum site area and the placement and size of any buildings, and the locations of parking facilities or active recreation areas relative to adjoining districts:
A. 
Properties proposed for S-1 zoning shall have a minimum size of one-half acre (21,780 square feet), and shall have not less than 100 feet for street frontage and a parcel depth of not less than 100 feet. The minimum street frontage requirement, however, shall not be applied for properties used exclusively for stormwater ponding;
B. 
No building in an S-1 district shall be placed closer than 50 feet from any property line or street right-of-way;
C. 
No building shall have more than two stories, nor shall any building have a height greater than 35 feet;
D. 
A minimum of 10 feet of landscaped area shall be provided between the street right-of-way and any vehicle parking lot; and,
E. 
A minimum of 25 feet shall be provided between any active playing surface (e.g. limits of a golf course fairway, perimeter of a tennis court, or edge of a swimming pool) and any property line.
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)
Before approving an application for S-1 zoning, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make specific findings as follows:
A. 
That the location and design of the outdoor recreation use(s) are appropriate and in compliance with the requirements of the S-1 district.
B. 
Adequate provision has been made for traffic to and from the intended recreation areas and facilities, without causing undue congestion on existing streets or on streets scheduled to be completed by the time the use becomes operational.
(Ordinance 0102-011 adopted 8/9/05)