The purpose of the Recreational Commercial District (RC) is to implement the goals and objectives established within the Comprehensive Plan, which is to provide sufficient area for the development of indoor and outdoor recreational and cultural activities and facilities that preserve the natural character of the land while meeting the current and future recreational services demands of the community.
[4-4-2017 by Ord. No. 672]
The following are conditional uses within the "RC" Recreational Commercial District and shall require a Conditional Use Permit based upon the procedures set forth and regulated by Article 21 of this chapter. Additional specific standards and criteria may be cited for respective conditional uses and a request shall be evaluated based upon those additional standards and criteria.
A.
Bed and breakfast.
B.
Commercial recreation.
C.
Gas station with convenience store, subject to the standards as provided within Article 13 of this chapter.
D.
Hobby farm.
E.
Motorized go-carts (indoor only and not discernable beyond the walls of the facility (perimeter of property)).
F.
Parking facilities, when not accessory to a principal use.
G.
Restaurants may be allowed by a conditional use permit only as an accessory use to a community center, hotel/motel, health or athletic club, or golf course.
H.
Retreat center.
A.
Clubhouse facilities when complementary to the permitted use.
B.
Decorative landscaping features, fencing, and screening as permitted and regulated in Article 15 of this chapter.
C.
General retail establishments complementary to the permitted use.
D.
Off-street parking and facilities, in accordance with regulations provided within Article 17 of this chapter.
E.
Signs, in accordance with regulations provided within Article 16 of this chapter.
F.
Trash receptacle enclosures, in accordance with the regulations provided within Article 14 of this chapter.
[4-4-2017 by Ord. No. 672]
The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the Recreational Commercial District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications as set forth within this chapter.
A.
Lot Requirements.
Minimum Lot Size | 10,000 square feet |
Lot area shall be of adequate size to accommodate the intended use, parking and buffer areas, setback requirements, etc., without having significant impact on nearby properties in terms of noise, traffic, light glare, views, odors, trespassing, dust or blowing debris, as determined by the Planning Commission.
B.
Setbacks and Height Restrictions.
Principal and accessory structures | |
Minimum Front Yard Setback | 30 feet |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback | 30 feet |
Minimum Side Yard Setback | 15 feet |
Minimum Street Side Yard Setback | 20 feet |
Minimum Setback from a Residential Area | 50 feet |
Parking lot setbacks | |
Minimum Front Yard Setback | 10 feet |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback | 10 feet |
Minimum Side Yard Setback | 10 feet |
Minimum Setback from a Residential area | 20 feet |
Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage | 50% |
Maximum Building Height | 3 stories or 45 feet, whichever is less. |
Prior to the construction of any building, structure, or use within the Recreational Commercial District: Site Plan Approval and Building Appearance Review shall be required in accordance with Article 18 of this chapter.
A.
Buildings within the Recreational Commercial District shall be designed so as to be compatible with the surrounding uses. Exterior building wall finishes shall be comprised of one or a combination of the following materials:
1.
Face brick.
2.
Natural stone.
3.
Glass.
4.
Decorative concrete block as approved by the City Council.
5.
Specifically designed pre-cast concrete units; if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture.
6.
Masonry stucco.
7.
Other comparable or superior material as recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
B.
Design Standard Flexibility. The City Council may approve an alternative approach to meeting any of the design standards in this section if an applicant demonstrates such modification is necessary to respond to site conditions, will result in better integration of uses, or provide significant site amenities, buffers, and other elements to offset any potential harmful effect that could be caused by the use and will further intent of this section.
C.
All subsequent additions and accessory buildings constructed after the erection of the original building or buildings, shall be constructed with exterior finishes comprised of the same materials as the original structure(s).
Parking areas, driveways, and driving areas shall meet the requirements of Article 17 of this chapter, subject to any additional requirements, exceptions, or modifications as set forth within this section of the Ordinance.
Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas, signage, or buildings shall be directed away from residential properties and shall meet the standards as stipulated within Article 14 of this chapter.
Screening and landscaping within the Recreational Commercial District shall be provided in accordance with the requirements as provided within Article 15 of this chapter. On lots adjacent to a residential district, a minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer zone shall be provided with landscaping and screening in accordance with the provisions as provided within Article 15 of this chapter.