The purpose of this zone is to provide a zoning designation that allows for housing types that are complementary to recreational uses, and commercial and private resorts that provide a range of recreational activities and that utilize conservation development designs that create permanent open space, protect sensitive environmental features, reduce infrastructure costs and/or enhance recreational opportunities allowed through special use permit. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

The following site requirements shall apply in the Recreational Zone:

   A.   Site Area: The minimum lot size shall be ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet.

   B.   Street Frontage: The minimum street frontage on a public street shall be seventy five feet (75').

   C.   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: Lots of record as of the effective date hereof that do not meet the minimum site area and/or street frontage requirements are subject to the standards of section 8-16-2 of this title. Any special use permit applications shall demonstrate compliance with zoning district, parking, and design and other applicable standards of this title. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 227, 9-3-2019)

No new building shall be constructed in the Recreational Zone, except in conformance with the following requirements:

   A.   Building Height Limits: The maximum height of buildings in the Recreational Zone shall not exceed thirty five feet (35') or two (2) stories, whichever is less, except that:

      1.   Tool/storage sheds, garages and shop buildings accessory to a residential use shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height.

      2.   Other nondwelling structures may exceed this height by special use permit. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

   B.   Building Setback Requirements:

 

 

(Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. 2017 Code)

   C.   Building Coverage: Building coverage shall not exceed forty percent (40%). (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

   A.   Permitted Uses:

      1.   On lots of less than ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet and/or with street frontage of less than seventy five feet (75'), uses are limited to those in existence prior to the effective date hereof.

      2.   On lots of ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet or more, with a minimum street frontage of seventy five feet (75'), the following uses are permitted:

In home childcare, subject to the standards of subsection 8-14-3-1E of this title.

One single-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.

   Public parks.

Temporary building for construction office purposes for a period not to exceed nine (9) months, or the duration of the construction project, whichever is less.

   B.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed in the zoning district by special use permit, provided the application meets the standards of approval for a special use permit as detailed in chapter 3, article A of this title, and design standards as detailed in chapter 14 of this title:

Aboveground public utility facilities and infrastructure.

Adult daycare.

Childcare center subject to standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.

   Churches.

Commercial and private resorts on a minimum lot size of one acre, including campgrounds, RV parks, and nonprofit recreational uses for group meetings.

Community assembly halls,

In addition to one single-family dwelling, one attached or detached accessory living unit, meeting the standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.

Limited commercial activities accessory to a specially permitted resort operation as may be authorized through the special permit process, including, but not limited to, gift shops, convenience retail, food and beverage sales operations and rented seasonal living units, including hotels, motels, cabins and/or timeshare condominiums.

Private parks.

Public building.

Recreational facilities and structures accessory to a specially permitted resort operation as may be authorized through the special permit process, including, but not limited to, barns, stables, riding arenas, boathouses, golfing, swimming, shooting facilities, dining halls, storage facilities, locker rooms, restroom/shower facilities, etc.

Small wind energy systems as an accessory use. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 221, 5-1-2018)

   C.   Uses Prohibited: Any use not explicitly permitted in this zoning district is prohibited. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)