The “Open Space & Recreation District” is hereby established as part of the Zoning Code to ensure that public parks, public recreation areas and other public natural areas, as well as uses along waterfronts and waterways, are appropriately located and protected in order to meet needs for recreation, scenic enjoyment and environmental enhancement.

(Ord. No. 1172-05. Passed 10-10-05, eff. 10-12-05)

   As used in this chapter, the term “public” means ownership of property by any municipal, county or state government or the federal government, or by any agency of such governments.

(Ord. No. 1172-05. Passed 10-10-05, eff. 10-12-05)

   Only the following main uses shall be permitted in an Open Space and Recreation District:

   (a)   Public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and recreation center buildings, including such recreation facilities as swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, skateboard ramps, exercise rooms, meeting rooms and similar uses;

   (b)   Public open space areas including wooded areas, stream valleys, grassy areas, nature preserves, wildlife habitats, scenic overlooks, gardens, beaches, fishing areas, multi-purpose trails, etc.; and

   (c)   Marinas, yacht clubs, golf courses, and cemeteries.

(Ord. No. 1172-05. Passed 10-10-05, eff. 10-12-05)

   Only the following accessory uses shall be permitted in an Open Space and Recreation District:

   (a)   Accessory structures and uses located on the property of and exclusively serving main uses described in Section 342.03, including benches, bleachers, bike racks, water fountains, trails, concession stands, clubhouses, piers, boardwalks, promenades, recreation equipment rental facilities, boat ramps, greenhouses, restrooms, fences (as regulated in Chapter 358), and similar structures accessory to a permitted main use;

   (b)   Restaurants located on the property of main uses described in divisions Section 342.03, if approved by the City Planning Commission as complimentary to the principal recreation or open space use of the property with respect to the size, placement and design of the restaurant facility;

   (c)   Surface parking lots and garages located on the property of main uses described in Section 342.03 and exclusively serving uses located on such property;

   (d)   Signs accessory to a permitted use, excluding off-premise advertising signs, limited to identification, information and directional signs, including sponsorship information where the sponsorship information is clearly secondary to other permitted information on any particular sign; and

   (e)   Any use permitted as a main use.

(Ord. No. 1172-05. Passed 10-10-05, eff. 10-12-05)

   Uses and structures in an Open Space and Recreation District shall be located in accordance with the following regulations.

   (a)   Buildings. Buildings shall be set back from property lines of a Residential District a minimum of one (1) foot for each foot of building height, excluding the height of rooftop structures permitted to exceed height limits.

   (b)   Outdoor Activity Facilities. Outdoor activity facilities such as swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and athletic fields shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet from property lines of a Residential District. Playground facilities shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from property lines of a Residential District. These setbacks shall not apply to adjoining property in a Residential District occupied by a school or other institution or a recreation use as its main use.

   (c)   Exceptions. The City Planning Commission may reduce the setback requirements in particular instances if it determines that such reduction will not adversely impact the use of adjoining properties.

(Ord. No. 1172-05. Passed 10-10-05, eff. 10-12-05)