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Boulder City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

SR SPECIAL RECREATION ZONE

11-9-1.- SCOPE.

The following regulations shall apply to the SR special recreation zone.

(Ord. 1268, 9-27-2005, eff. 10-19-2005)

11-9-2. - PURPOSE.

This zone is intended to serve the growing demand for a wide range of commercial recreational activities not generally provided by a city. The goal of the SR special recreation zone is to create zoning subdistricts that will permit a wide range of similarly classified commercial recreational uses to operate.

(Ord. 1268, 9-27-2005, eff. 10-19-2005)

11-9-3. - DESIGNATION OF SUBDISTRICTS.

The various subdistricts within the SR special recreation zone shall be designated as follows:

A.

SR-G Special Recreation - Golf Course Subdistrict. Purpose of this subdistrict is to permit publicly owned and operated golf courses, and privately owned and operated golf courses, including relating recreational and commercial use such as outdoor/indoor pavilion, ancillary restaurants, golf pro shops, golf instruction and related commercial activities.

B.

SR-M Special Recreation - Motorized Vehicles Subdistrict. Purpose of this subdistrict is to permit the operation of motorized vehicle recreational activities. Examples of uses to be permitted within this district include a motorcycle motocross facility, go-cart racing facility, closed circuit roadway facility, etc. Other related motorized activities that are included in this use category include model airplane fields, and off road vehicle courses.

C.

SR-P Special Recreation - Passive Activity Subdistrict. Purpose of this subdistrict is to provide locations within the community for nonmotorized recreational activities.

D.

SR-OS Special Recreation - Outdoor Sports Subdistrict. Purposeof this subdistrict is to provide locations within the community for privately operated large scale outdoor and indoor recreation facilities. Included uses are soccer, softball and baseball fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, weight rooms, and ancillary commercial activities related to the primary use of the property.

(Ord. 1268, 9-27-2005, eff. 10-19-2005)

11-9-4. - PERMITTED USES.

Uses permitted within the SR zone subdistricts are as follows:

A.

SR-G.

1.

Publicly or privately owned golf courses, along with accessory uses that may include driving ranges, food and beverage service, pro shop, golf school, banquet facility, caretaker's residence, clubhouse and other uses normally associated with golf courses.

2.

Pedestrian/bicycle trails, outdoor theaters and public utility facilities as required to serve the golf courses.

3.

All other nonrecreational uses, including residential, are prohibited.

B.

SR-M.

1.

Motorized vehicle recreation facilities, i.e., motocross track, closed circuit driving range, off road vehicle range.

2.

Observation facilities ancillary to the primary use of the property, i.e., outdoor seating (covered/uncovered), observation towers.

3.

Ancillary commercial activities related to the primary use of the property, i.e., gift shop, on site parts supply (not for general sale but for users of the facility), concession stand.

C.

SR-P.

1.

Nonmotorized recreational activities, including self-propelled activities (bicycle) or gravity/wind propelled activities (downhill movement, hang glider, etc.).

2.

Observation facilities ancillary to the primary use of the facility.

3.

Ancillary commercial activities related to the primary use of the property, i.e., gift shop, concession stand.

D.

SR-OS.

1.

Outdoor recreation facilities, including soccer, basketball, swimming pool, baseball and softball facilities.

2.

Indoor recreation facilities, including basketball, handball, racquetball courts, weight rooms, aerobic exercise rooms, indoor swimming pools.

3.

Ancillary commercial activities related to the primary recreational use of the property, i.e., sporting equipment sales, gift shop, concession stand, small restaurant.

(Ord. 1268, 9-27-2005, eff. 10-19-2005)

11-9-5. - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The requirements listed below are supplemental to the minimum standards for construction, utilities, health, safety and welfare as listed in the city codes and state laws:

A.

Development Agreement. Final approval of any private development within the SR zone will be contingent upon city council approval of a development agreement. Said agreement will include a description of the land involved, proposed uses and operations within the development, financial resources, ownership and management of the company and other relevant information as may be requested by the city council.

B.

Vehicle Parking.

1.

Golf: Eight (8) off street parking spaces for each golf hole shall be provided for publicly owned and operated courses, and parking for private courses shall be in accordance with the provisions of the development agreement.

2.

All other parking requirements as specified elsewhere in this title.

C.

Landscaping And Lighting. Landscaping and lighting plans for the total private development shall be approved by the city.

D.

Minimum Land Area. Development within the SR zone shall have:

1.

Golf: A minimum site area of one hundred (100) acres.

2.

All other developments: A minimum site area of ten (10) acres.

E.

Height Restrictions. Maximum height of twenty five feet (25'), or as set forth in the development agreement.

F.

Signs. All signs for private facilities shall be in accordance with provisions set forth in the development agreement. Sign plans for publicly owned and operated facilities shall be approved by the city. All signs within the SR zone shall be located on the premises and be subject to applicable regulations contained within chapter 24 of this title.

G.

Setbacks. No structure, except approved signs and decorative entrance features, shall be located within one hundred feet (100') from a perimeter property line.

(Ord. 1268, 9-27-2005, eff. 10-19-2005)