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Boulder City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

CO CORRAL ZONE

11-17-1.- SCOPE.

The following regulations shall apply in the CO Zone.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-2. - PURPOSE.

The CO Corral Zone is a zone intended for the keeping, raising and training of certain animals, but not including riding stables or academies or the raising of any animals for commercial use, and appropriate incidental uses related to the convenience or recreational needs of the Boulder City Horsemen's Association members and their guests, and further subject to the restriction as set forth in that certain quit claim deed between the City and the Boulder City Horsemen's Association, recorded as instrument number 577482, book 718, official records, Clark County, Nevada and the articles of incorporation of the Boulder City Horsemen's Association.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-3. - USES.

A.

Corral lots for horses, colts, burros, ponies and other equine animals, steers, goats, sheep, cows, calves or animals of a general like character, excluding swine. Dairies and feed lots shall be prohibited. The 4-H and other educational projects are permitted if sponsored, certified or approved by the Board of Directors of the Boulder City Horsemen's Association.

B.

Dwelling quarters for the sole use and occupancy of two (2) watchmen or caretakers as designated by the Boulder City Horsemen's Association. Such occupancies shall otherwise conform to all other City Code requirements.

C.

The incidental keeping of cats, dogs, fowl and animals of a general like character, providing such animals are not a public nuisance. All such animals shall be kept within the member's corral area and shall be the sole responsibility of the member.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-4. - MINIMUM LOT SPACE REQUIREMENTS.

A.

Not more than a total of six (6) or a total combination of any six (6) horses, colts, burros, ponies and other equine animals, steers, goats, sheep, cows, calves or animals of a general like character may be kept on any lot with an area of four thousand (4,000) square feet. No more than two (2) of the foregoing animals may be other than horses.

B.

All corral lots shall meet the requirements stipulated in the bylaws of the Boulder City Horsemen's Association.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-5. - OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, enlarge, convert, construct or maintain any CO Zone lot owned or controlled by him except in the CO Zone established by this Chapter.

B.

When the Boulder City Horsemen's Association desires to enlarge its site in the CO Zone, it shall first obtain approval by the Planning Commission. A request for approval shall be made to the Community Development Director on forms provided by the City and shall be accompanied by a site plan. The site plan shall show all the details of the proposed development and its facilities, including streets, water and electrical systems, structures and any other information as may be necessary for the Planning Commission to evaluate the proposed development.

C.

The planning commission, upon receipt of an application and site plan, shall make the necessary inspection and review of the proposed development in order to determine that the provisions of this chapter as well as other applicable ordinances and laws are being complied with. The planning commission, in granting approval, may establish reasonable conditions and such evidence and guarantees as it deems necessary to ensure that the conditions will be complied with, which in the opinion of the planning commission shall assure the intent and purpose of this chapter.

D.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor bike or motorcycle within the CO zone.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-6. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The standards as herein set forth are supplemental to the minimum standards for all construction, sanitation facilities and other utilities and necessary facilities for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants. Said standards shall be in accordance with the city codes and standards and applicable state laws. All existing improvements except the underground electrical system shall be in compliance with the foregoing requirements not later than two (2) years from the effective date hereof or within a reasonable length of time after the water and sewer utilities are made available to the CO zone.

A.

Area Requirements: The site and lot requirement shall meet the requirements set forth in the Boulder City Horsemen's Association bylaws, as approved by the planning commission and the city council.

B.

Roadways:

1.

CO zone roadways shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') in width. All roadways shall be kept clear except for temporary parking.

2.

Where exceptional conditions will not logically permit roadways of thirty feet (30') in width, the planning commission may allow a deviation from said standards; providing, that adequate parking areas are provided. Such designs shall be subject to the approval of the planning commission.

C.

Buildings And Facilities:

1.

Definitions.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: A building located on the property and used to shelter farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other farm products in which there is nohuman habitation and which is not used by the public.

SERVICE BUILDINGS: A building located on the property and used for public convenience and necessity, and shall include, but not be limited to, grandstands, judging stands, concessionaire stands and buildings, and buildings of a similar nature.

2.

Requirements.

a.

All service buildings and facilities shall be located a minimum of forty feet (40') from any corral or agricultural building and shall be maintained in a safe, clean condition, and shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable codes or any other law or ordinance.

b.

Toilet facilities shall be provided for both women and men. Toilets may be of the outdoor type constructed to standards approved by the community development director. Additional portable facilities shall be provided for all public events.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

D.

Upon receipt of a complete application and applicable fees, the community development director shall cause notices to be given in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in section 11-35-3 of this title.

(Ord. 883, 2-26-1991, eff. 3-20-1991)

11-17-7. - RESPONSIBILITY OF BOULDER CITY HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

A.

The Boulder City Horsemen's Association shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter relating to the CO zone.

B.

The Boulder City Horsemen's Association shall be responsible for providing the portable toilet facilities for all public events and for the proper disposal from these units.

C.

The Boulder City Horsemen's Association shall pay all costs in connection with the collection and removal of garbage, waste material, and for the disposal of all dead animals to an area designated by the City.

D.

The Boulder City Horsemen's Association shall be solely responsible for the installation and maintenance of all utilities within the CO Zone, including, but not limited to, upgrading the present utility systems to comply with City codes and standards and applicable State laws, except that the existing corral area shall not be required to install an underground electrical system until such time as ordered to do so by the concurrent action of the Engineering Department, the Planning Commission and the City Council. This determination shall be based upon the development in the surrounding area, and in the event the Horsemen's Association is required to install an underground electrical system in the existing CO Zone, they shall be given at least eighteen (18) months in which to complete the work.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-8. - SIGNS.

Signs and advertising structures may be permitted subject to the following conditions:

A.

A nameplate shall be permitted not exceeding two (2) square feet for each corral lot to indicate the name and address of the occupant.

B.

Signs and advertising structures not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet may be permitted in other areas in the CO Zone, providing the Boulder City Horsemen's Association assumes full responsibility for the erection, maintenance and safety of said signs and structures.

C.

All signs and advertising structures shall be subject to the general sign provisions as set forth in Chapter 24 of this Title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

11-17-9. - CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

In the event the requirements of the Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Off-Site Improvements, Clark County Area, Nevada or any other ordinance, standard or specification, as they now exist or may hereafter be amended or adopted, are in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter, such specific requirements are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict but not further, and the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)