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)

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)

A. Essential public facilities.

B. Schools.

C. Casino/off-track betting. (Ord. C-675 § 370, 2008)

Uses other than those identified or described in AHMC 17.31.020 are prohibited. (Ord. C-675 § 371, 2008)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)