(A)

Intent. The traditional recreation open space (TROS) district is intended to:

(1)

Ensure the preservation of conservation, recreation, and/or open space;

(2)

Lessen the diminution of property values from the loss of open space commonly provided for in a community;

(3)

Provide opportunities for improved public and/or private recreation activities; and

(4)

Provide for a community-wide network of open space, buffer zones, and recreation spaces.

(B)

Permitted principal uses and structures. The following are permitted uses and structures:

(1)

Riding stables.

(2)

Utility lines (underground only).

(Ord. No. 2021.003, § 1, 4-26-2021)

(1)

Athletic fields.

(a)

All athletic fields shall have primary access to collector or thoroughfare roads.

(b)

Lights shall be positioned and shielded so as not to shine onto adjacent properties.

(c)

Loud speaker systems shall not be operated before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

(2)

Country clubs with golf courses.

(a)

For new construction, there shall be a minimum 50-foot setback between clubhouses, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, or athletic fields and adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

(b)

In the rural district, club facilities may not be used between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

(3)

Golf courses.

(a)

For new construction, there shall be a minimum 50-foot setback between clubhouses or other non-course facilities and adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

(4)

Golf driving ranges public or private parks.

(a)

Fencing, netting, or other control measures shall be provided around the perimeter of the driving area to prevent balls from leaving the property.

(5)

Public or private parks.

(a)

Overflow parking shall be designated on the site plan and shall be kept available to handle all traffic from special events.

(b)

All parks greater than ten acres shall have primary access to a collector or thoroughfare road.

(6)

Public recreational facilities.

(a)

Overflow parking shall be designated on the site plan and shall be kept available to handle all traffic from special events.

(b)

All recreation facilities greater than ten acres shall have primary access to a collector or thoroughfare road.

(c)

Lights shall be positioned and shielded so as not to shine onto adjacent properties.

(d)

Loud speaker systems shall not be operated before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

(7)

Swim and tennis clubs.

(a)

For new construction, there shall be a minimum 50-foot setback between clubhouses, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, or athletic field and adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

(b)

Lights shall be positioned so as not to shine onto adjacent properties.

(8)

Swimming pools.

(a)

Pools shall be located so as to comply with the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings.

(Ord. No. 2021.003, § 1, 4-26-2021)

(1)

Minimum lot area/maximum density: Minimum lot area: no minimum lot are except as required by DHEC. Maximum density standard: no maximum density standard.

(2)

Minimum lot width: None.

(3)

Structure size standards: None.

(4)

Setback standards: The following minimum setbacks shall be required for principal uses in the TROS district:

(a)

Front: 25 feet.

(b)

Side: 20 feet.

(c)

Rear: 20 feet.

(5)

The minimum side and rear setback requirement for accessory buildings/structures, such as club houses, rest room and locker facilities, snack bars, and parking areas, in the TROS district is ten feet.

(6)

Height standards: The maximum height of structures in the TROS district shall be 45 feet.

(7)

Landscaping/bufferyard standards: Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the landscape and buffer yards section of this chapter; provided, however, there shall be no landscaping requirements for "golf courses" and "golf courses with country clubs".

(8)

Parking/loading standards: In accordance with each use and the parking section of this chapter.

(9)

Sidewalk and pedestrian amenities: Sidewalks and other pedestrian amenities shall be required; provided, however, there shall be no sidewalk or pedestrian amenities required for "golf courses" and "golf course with country clubs".

(10)

Signs: Signs shall be regulated by the requirements of the sign section of this chapter.

(11)

These regulations only apply to new construction.

(Ord. No. 2021.003, § 1, 4-26-2021)