In furtherance of the comprehensive plan of the city, the recreational district classification is intended to provide available area for the purpose of public and private outdoor recreation. Private outdoor recreation includes areas operated for profit. Private and public recreation includes facilities and equipment for recreational purposes including swimming pools; tennis courts; playgrounds; marinas; micro-breweries with public touring, tasting room and associated facilities; retail shops and food, beverage and lodging facilities associated with tourism; business offices associated with the foregoing activities; and other similar uses. The type and extent of private recreation allowed in a recreational area will be subject to the approval of the planning commission of the city, and must be consistent with the goals and purposes of the recreational use district.

(Code 2020, § 17.32.010; Ord. No. 491, § 7.01, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 2, 1970; Ord. No. 768, § 1, 1990)

All uses defined in chapters 16.13, 17.23, and 17.28 are specifically prohibited in a recreation use district, except as may be approved by the planning commission of the city as provided above in section 17.32.010.

(Code 2020, § 17.32.020; Ord. No. 491, § 7.02, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 2, 1970; Ord. No. 768, § 2, 1990; Ord. No. 1511, § 13, 3-21-2024)

Off-street parking shall be provided in any Rec. district in accordance with the requirements of chapter 17.44.

(Code 2020, § 17.32.030; Ord. No. 491, § 7.03, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 2, 1970)