Chapter 17.31
RECREATIONAL ZONE (R)
Sections:
17.31.050 Development standards.
17.31.070 Building coverage and height.
17.31.100 Fence and wall standards.
17.31.110 Landscaping standards.
17.31.010 Purpose and intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to:
A. Protect and preserve certain areas of land devoted to recreational use;
B. Provide for the social needs of the community as those needs relate to open space, whether publicly or privately sponsored;
C. Enhance the identity and image of the community as a desirable place for human growth and development;
D. Provide opportunities and facilities for the various activities and needs of a diverse and dynamic population;
E. Provide and protect parks, open space and other natural, physical assets of the community to improve the aesthetic and functional features of the community. (Ord. C-675 § 368, 2008)
17.31.020 Permitted uses.
Principally permitted uses are limited to indoor paintball, health and fitness clubs and facilities, raceway parks, and other similar uses deemed compatible with the general character and stated purpose of the district.
Any other use that is determined by the planning staff to be of the same general character as the above permitted uses and in accordance with the stated purpose of the district is permitted. (Ord. C-675 § 369, 2008)
17.31.030 Conditional uses.
A. Essential public facilities.
B. Schools.
C. Casino/off-track betting. (Ord. C-675 § 370, 2008)
17.31.040 Prohibited uses.
Uses other than those identified or described in AHMC 17.31.020 are prohibited. (Ord. C-675 § 371, 2008)
17.31.050 Development standards.
Development standards shall take into account both the environmental impact of the proposed use and the design standards of this chapter.
Permitted uses as well as similar or related and conditional uses shall comply with the standards of this land use district. (Ord. C-675 § 372, 2008)
17.31.060 Minimum yards.
A. Minimum setback requirements from lot lines are as follows:
1. Front yard – 25 feet;
2. Rear yard – 10 feet;
3. Side yard – five feet per story;
4. Corner yard – 15 feet.
B. The Technical Review Committee may alter these setback guidelines if a design is proposed that differs from these standards, but still provides the same level of safety and aesthetics as intended by these setbacks. (Ord. C-675 § 373, 2008)
17.31.070 Building coverage and height.
A. The maximum building coverage shall be 60 percent of the lot area.
B. The maximum building height shall be 50 feet above the mean ground level. (Ord. C-675 § 374, 2008)
17.31.080 Parking standards.
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.21 AHMC. The City planning staff shall make determinations as warranted by the specifics of the proposal. (Ord. C-675 § 375, 2008)
17.31.090 Sign standards.
Signage standards for uses in the R zone shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.23 AHMC. Standards will equal those provided for as in an I-1 zone. (Ord. C-675 § 376, 2008)
17.31.100 Fence and wall standards.
Fence and wall standards for uses in the R zone shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.20 AHMC. (Ord. C-675 § 377, 2008)
17.31.110 Landscaping standards.
Landscaping standards for uses in the R zone shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.22 AHMC. Standards will equal those provided for as in an I-1 zone. (Ord. C-675 § 378, 2008)
17.31.120 Storage standards.
Storage standards for uses in the R zone shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.25 AHMC. Standards will equal those provided for as in an I-1 zone. (Ord. C-675 § 379, 2008)